Morgan Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) (Like our new flag? ) The United States of Terra has previously experienced some stagnation with progress due to the ineffectiveness of Congress. Not wanting to abuse my current powers, I continually attempted to push our Congress to continue creating, debating, and passing essential legislation. After several weeks of little to no progress being made, members of UST government got together to create some amendments to our Constitution. We hosted a Convention in which all of our citizens were able to vote on whether or not to pass the amendments, which did pass unanimously. To be as brief as possible, the President now has the authority to create legislation, polices, and acts with the dissolution of Congress. The Supreme Court was dissolved and its powers were placed with a new Department of Justice. Four very essential rights have been placed in the Constitution that are to be protected by the government. The citizenship may vote on Constitutional amendments in the future by direct voting for amendments or hosting Conventions to propose a set of amendments or to alter and or abolish the current Constitution and create a new one. Lastly, we have established an activity policy for members of government to avoid further stagnation as we have experienced in the past. You can read all the actual amendments below. Amendment IProposed Jan. 16, 2015, Ratified Jan. 21, 2015The Legislative Branch of government is hereby dissolved. The previous powers of the Legislative Branch shall be placed with the President of the United States of Terra, including the power to declare war, raise and support an army for the defense of the alliance, create and approve all laws necessary and proper, nominate and confirm Secretaries of Executive Departments, set the alliance tax rate, create the alliance budget, establish and amend rules for citizen naturalization, and create and approve treaties.Amendment IIProposed Jan. 16, 2015, Ratified Jan. 21, 2015The Judicial Branch of government is hereby dissolved. The previous powers of the Judicial Branch shall be placed with the Secretary of a new Executive Department of Justice, including the power to review the constitutionality of laws, acts, oversee the proper order of succession, and policies and serve as the court system of the alliance.Amendment IIIProposed Jan. 16, 2015, Ratified Jan. 21, 2015Government officers are not to be absent from their duties for more than one week without proper leave or authorized absence. Government officers who are absent longer than one week are subject to be removed from office by the Department of Justice. Once removed, the officer may not retain their office unless a legitimate reason be provided for the absence. Extended absences must be authorized by the Secretary of Justice.Amendment IVProposed Jan. 16, 2015, Ratified Jan. 21, 2015Citizens of the United States of Terra will be guaranteed the following rights under this Constitution:1. The right of the people to not be excessively taxed shall not be infringed.2. The right of the people to vote for government officers shall not be infringed unless that right has been otherwise revoked by the Department of Justice.3. No law or act shall be created that prohibits the right to free speech.4. In all judicial trials, the accused shall have the right to a speedy and public trial, be informed of the accusation before the trial is held, and have the assistance of counsel for their defense.Amendment VProposed Jan. 16, 2015, Ratified Jan. 21, 2015The citizenship may call a Constitutional Convention to abolish and create a new Constitution or make amendments to the entire Constitution. Constitutional Conventions require three-fourths majority of voters approval to take place. Constitutional amendments shall take effect immediately upon three-fourths of voters approval. Edited January 22, 2015 by Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varspasian Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Seems more like a dictatorship to me.Good. Quote THE FASCIST REPUBLIC OF SILISTRIOUS THE REAL P&W FASCIST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adama Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 It's very important that leaders be able to make the decisions necessary to run an alliance. This is a good move. Quote If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a roll. There is one you will follow. One who is the shining star, and he will lead you to beautiful places in the search of his own vanity. And when there is no more vanity to be found, he will leave you in darkness, as a fading memory of his own creation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conroy Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) I do like your new flag, and I'm glad you got your new government sorted out. Edited January 22, 2015 by Conroy Quote LordRahl2, on 10 Jul 2015 - 5:53 PM, said: "Imagine it. Lets say that Sheepy had an idea that was at lest questionable. As a way out there idea lets say he thought about adding T-Rexs to the game in some way." "As you know this is hypothetical since Sheepy has never considered adding T-Rexs to the game." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurdanak Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I like the activity policy. A lack of efficiency in government members is a major pet peeve of mine. Looking at you, Keegoz. Ahem, congratulations and all that jazz! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vellocet Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 You've done what was deemed necessary. The end will justify the means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fistofdoom Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Congrats! Quote 01:05:55 <%fistofdoom> im out of wine 01:06:03 <%fistofdoom> i winsih i had port 01:06:39 <@JoshF{BoC}> fistofdoom: is the snowman drunk with you 01:07:32 <%fistofdoom> i knet i forgot somehnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoS Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 There goes the republic. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodo Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 You chose life over stagnation and death. Good on you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mortimer Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Glad to see that you have had the handcuffs removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jroc Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 o/ UST o/ Morgan May, you find happiness and tranquility in all of your decisions concerning these new amendments. And, presidential dictatorships are the way to go, just saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavar Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I think the flag sucks .. but hey to each his own. Good luck moving forward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franz Von Dietrich Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Democracy is only a hidden dictatorship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aksel Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Very awesome choice. o/ Also great flag - I'm loving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Seven cheers for anacyclosis! (ed: Damn.) One for each phase. Mob rule, meet monarchy! Monarchy, get ready to meet kingship and tyranny. Edited January 22, 2015 by Erin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegoz Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I like the activity policy. A lack of efficiency in government members is a major pet peeve of mine. Looking at you, Keegoz. Ahem, congratulations and all that jazz! Some of us have to sit here a look pretty. We can't have people looking at a bug man all day can we? Congrats on your amendments! 1 Quote [11:52 PM] Prefontaine: But Keegoz is actually bad. [11:52 PM] Prefontaine: He's my favorite bad leader though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogaden Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Arrgh the Enabling Acts, I approve matey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur James Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) democracy never is a form of dictatorship, it is to create more diversity against any form of government thus letting the government to bring them into one bundle. Back to the topic, this flag do have a hidden meaning for promoting dictatorship, and what if I turn the big star upside down? Edited January 22, 2015 by Arthur James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellhound Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Democracy is a cancer upon alliances, taking steps in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted January 22, 2015 Author Share Posted January 22, 2015 Thanks for all the support everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magicboyd25 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Good decisions I like the changes and the flag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seryozha Nikanor Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 o/ Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsuper Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Edit: Holy moly I never realized Jimmy Smits played Bail Organa. Edited January 22, 2015 by elsuper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirohito Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 Anything that streamlines the bureacracy, is a plus. However the aspirations and right to self determination by the people should be balanced. As I see it, you're doing the best, likely with low activity and participation. Quote Grand Moff Hirohito of Dromund Kaas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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