Huitca Constitution

The Huitca Constitution is the governing document of the Huitca Federation. It was declared on December 11, 2020, but was briefly made null and void during the Huitca Coup. It was primarily written by Jane the Bane, based on the ideas and government structure envisioned by Infinick and others

## Constitution of Huitca

**Preamble**

* Statement of Principles
	+ All Huitcans are guaranteed the basic rights of housing, food, protection, and a say in politics, regardless of their individual beliefs.
	+ All Huitcans shall be free from bandits within the nation’s borders
	+ All Huitcans have the Right to vote in elections and seek political office

**Federal Government**

Constitutional Monarchy

* The Huitca Federation is a Constitutional Monarchy, with the Tlatoani as the monarch.

Head of State

* The Tlatoani is the head of state of the Huitca Federation
* The Tlatoani is a hereditary position, which may be passed on to a chosen successor
* The Tlatoani has the power to command armies, negotiate treaties and conduct foreign relations, access the city treasury and land permissions, administrate the discord, and dismiss members of the Federal Government.
* The Tlatoani is responsible for inaugurating the Cihuacoatl and the Chiefs of State.
* The Tlatoani officially calls the Grand Assembly into session during in-person meetings
* Matters of Religion
	+ The Tlatoani is the head of the Cardinalist faith.  He shall fulfill this duty by interpreting signals, performing rituals, and translating scripture.
	+ The Tlatoani may appoint a Huehoxi (High Priest) to assist in the religious duties listed above

Executive and Judiciary Branch

* It is the duty of the Executive/Judiciary Branch to keep the Assembly well informed about all affairs of state, so that they are better able to make decisions.
* Elections
	+ On the twentieth of each month, the day of independence from the Valdreach Imperial Republic, the citizens shall elect a Cihuacoatl and their Chiefs
	+ Any citizen except for the Tlatoani and the Crown Prince/Princess may run for the position of Cihuacoatl
	+ Any citizen except for the Cihuacoatl, Tlatoani and Crown Prince/Princess may run for a Chief of State position
	+ You may only hold one Chiefship at a time
* Cihuacoatl (Prime Minister)
	+ The Cihuacoatl derives their power from the Tlatoani, the representative of the gods in this world
	+ They have the power to command armies, negotiate treaties and conduct foreign relations with consultation from the Grand Assembly, access the city treasury and land permissions, administrate the discord, dismiss chiefs of state, and pursue other goals prescribed by the Grand Assembly.
	+ The Tlatoani and Cihuacoatl make up a joint body that regulates all the chiefs of state. The chiefs derive their power from the Cihuacoatl directly and the Tlatoani indirectly, and therefore answer to them.
	+ The Cihuacoatl presides over sessions of the Grand Assembly
	+ The Cihuacoatl can only serve two terms and they can be consecutive

* Chiefs
	+ Chief Warrior
		- In charge of training warriors for battle, leading soldiers, and supplying warriors with gear.
		- Mobilizes against bandits in Huitca territory.
		- Main general of the armies under the Tlatoani and Cihuacoatl
		- Constructs defensive structures to keep the nation safe
		- Commander of the Huitca Command Center
	+ Chief Diplomat
		- In charge of diplomatic ties with other nations and guilds, and the writing and signing of treaties
		- Advises the Cihuacoatl & Tlatoani on matters of foriegn policy
	+ Chief of the Interior
		- Responsible for promoting Huitca citizenship in discord and in game
		- Welcomes new members by showing them important sites
		- Responsible for conducting civic rituals
		- Responsible for the division of territory within the Federation
		- Responsible for building structures and the organization of builders
		- Maintains and organizes the supply of building materials
		- Responsible for writing about events relevant to the Huitca in game and in the wiki
	+ Chief of Finance
		- Responsible for the management of money
		- Responsible for gathering and documenting of taxes
		- Manages the administration of the lands system
		- Responsible for promoting and conducting trade within the Federation and beyond
		- Operates The People's Publishing Company, and other state-run businesses
	+ Vacancies
		- If no person runs for a given office, the Cihuacoatl may appoint a person to fill the empty role
		- If the role cannot be filled, its duties shall be performed by the Cihuacoatl

Legislative Branch: The Grand Assembly

* Structure
	+ The duty of passing laws, declaring war, and ratifying treaties falls upon the Grand Assembly
	+ The Grand Assembly is a group made up of every citizen of the Huitca Federation, including the Tlatoani, Cihuacoatl, and Chiefs of State
	+ The Assembly shall meet in Tlahatl
	+ The Grand Assembly shall meet no less often that once a week.  The time and date of meetings shall reflect the best possible time for the citizenry
	+ The Cihuacoatl presides over sessions of the Grand Assembly, regulating debate and calling motions to a vote
	+ Any member of the Grand Assembly may propose a motion for the Assembly to debate and vote on.
* Governance
	+ Any law passed by the Grand Assembly must be followed by the Tlatoani, Cihuacoatl, the Chiefs, and the body of citizens
	+ The Grand Assembly shall not pass a law which violates the Statement of Principles
	+ Veto power
		- The Cihuacoatl & the Tlatoani have the power to veto motions which are approved by the Grand Assembly.
		- Such a veto can be overturned by a two thirds majority in the Grand Assembly
		- If a motion is Vetoed by the Tlatoani, the motion can not pass.

**Federal Land**

* All land not organized into a state shall be under the direct jurisdiction of the federal government
* The federal government may appoint administrators to maintain its land
* The island of Cuiciloa shall always be under the jurisdiction of the federal government as an indivisible entity
* The Tlatoani is considered the Hoxi of all Federal Land

**Calpolli**

* Organization
	+ In order to foster self governance among the distant peoples of the Huitca, citizens may organize themselves into calpolli
	+ The formation of a calpolli must be approved by the Chief of The Interior in order to become legally valid
	+ The boundaries of a calpolli shall be determined by the Chief of the Interior with consultation with the Cihucoatl and the Tlatoani
	+ The Chief of the Interior shall not revoke land from a calpolli unless with the consent of the Grand Assembly and Tlatoani.
	+ No calpolli shall be revoked except with the consent of a two-thirds majority of the citizens of said state
* Governance
	+ Each calpolli shall choose a Hoxi (Governor) to lead them
	+ The citizens of a calpolli shall choose the manner in which they are governed.
	+ Each calpolli shall be responsible for passing laws which apply within its own borders.  These laws may not contradict the laws of the federal government.  If such a conflict occurs, federal law will override state law.
	+ Hoxi (Governor)
		- The Hoxi hold executive power within the calpolli they govern, although they themselves are still governed by federal law.
		- When asked, Hoxis shall report to other government officials and the Grand Assembly about the conditions of their calpolli.
		- If a hoxi is negligent in their duties they may be removed by the Tlatoani and or a vote by the people of the state.
		- Hoxi’s are voting members of the Hoxi Council
		- Required to facilitate the Senatorial Elections in their state
* Secession
	+ Calpolli and any other internal land area are specifically forbidden from seceding from the Huitca Federation.

**Amendment 1**

*(Added to the Constitution and also Recorded here)*

* The positions of Chief of Culture, Chief of Development, and Chief Chronicler shall be consolidated into one new position, the Chief of the Interior
* And the positions of Chief Treasurer and Chief Trader shall be consolidated into one new position, the Chief of Finance
* These changes will go into effect on January 21, 2021 at 12:00 AM

**Amendment 2**

* All citizens of The Huitca Federation will have full religious freedom protected by the constitution.

**Amendment 3**

* A new position will be created call "Chief Counselor"
* The Chief Counselor is responsible for reviewing laws and making sure they are just
* The Chief Counselor can make new laws if The Grand Assembly votes in it's favor
* The Chief Counselor will also act as the Legal Counsel for the state's prosecution of the cases against citizens and other nations. The Chief Counselor will decide to bring charges against individuals based on evidence provided and will be responsible for making cases

**Amendment 4**

* The federal Astlin (Ministries) of War, Finance, Diplomacy, Justice and Interior are henceforth a recognized body of the Huitcan federal government.
* The Chief Warrior, Chief of Finance, Chief Diplomat, Chief Counselor, and Chief of Interior shall serve as heads of the Astlin of War, Finance, Diplomacy, Justice, and Interior respectively.
* The head of an astli, heretofore referred to as “chief,” shall have the power to appoint and dismiss ministers, heretofore referred to as “maitlin,” to said astli.
* The chief may delegate specific tasks of the astli to its maitlin, so as to improve the efficiency of the federal government.
* Every nominated maitli must be approved by the Tlatoani or Heir Regent, or, failing that, be confirmed by a majority vote of the assembly
* A citizen nominated as a Maitli has a right to decline the position. A Maitli has the right to resign their position.
* No one individual may be the chief of more than one astli at a time.
* In the event that one individual is elected as chief to more than one astli in the same election period, they must resign to one of the astlin, so as to only be chief of one astli. The Cihuacoatl-elect must then appoint a chief to the vacant astli.

**Amendment 5**

* In the event of a vacancy in the Chiefs of State, the Cihuacoatl or Tlatoani must appoint a new person to fill the position.
* New appointments by the Cihuacoatl or the Tlatoani must be approved by a 50% margin in a vote in the Grand Assembly.
* In the event of a vacancy in the office of Cihuacoatl, the Tlatoani must initiate a special election within 3 days time, where an interim Cihuacoatl may be elected to replace them.
* An interim Cihuacoatl's term ends after a permanent Cihuacoatl is inaugurated on the 22nd of the month.
* An interim Cihuacoatl is not subject to term limit laws, and therefore may run for a full term as Cihuacoatl in the upcoming election.

**Amendment 6**

* In the event that a Chief of State is incapable of carrying out their duties, the Cihuacoatl or Tlatoani may remove them from their position.
* In the event that a Cihuacoatl is incapable of carrying out their duties, the Tlatoani may temporarily suspend their executive powers for up to 3 days.
* An extension may be granted to the temporary removal of executive powers only with unanimous consent from the Chiefs of State.
* In the event that a Cihuacoatl is permanently incapable of carrying out their duties, the Tlatoani may initiate an impeachment.
* An impeachment trial will be initiated, where the Chief Counselor gives legal counsel to the Cihuacoatl, and members of the Grand Assembly may question the Cihuacoatl.
* After a lengthy trial, a removal vote may be initiated, where at least 60% of voters must approve of removal for it to take effect.

**Amendment 7**

* All citizens of Huitca are guaranteed full freedoms of speech, expression, press, and peaceful assembly, so long as the expression of these freedoms does not present a clear and present danger to the Federation and its people.
* The Federal government shall make no law infringing or abridging these freedoms.