TGR | The Galactic Republic Constitution

# TGR | The Galactic Republic Constitution ## Section. I. Table of Contents ### [§. 1.1 • Preamble](https://hackmd.io/Bw-myJ56QXmewSzX_K1v0g?both#Section-II-Preamble) ### [§. 1.2 • Separation of Powers](https://hackmd.io/Bw-myJ56QXmewSzX_K1v0g?both#Section-III-Separation-of-Powers) ### §. 1.3 • Executive Leadership ### §. 1.4 • The Galactic Senate ### §. 1.5 • Legislative Process ### §. 1.6 • (The Establishment of) The Supreme Courts ### §. 1.7 • Bill of Rights & Freedoms of the People --- ## Section. II. Preamble We the legislators and citizens of The Galactic Republic write and compose this constitution to form a free representative union of planets and their intrinsic parties, to create a more stable and secure government, to protect the civil liberties and rights of all species, to promote and preserve our welfare and security, to maintain a Republic of justice and equality, and to maintain the sovereignty of our Republic and its Grand Army do write and legitimize this constitution for The Galactic Republic and all planets who it holds sovereign. --- ## Section. III. Separation of Powers ### §. 3.1 • Division of Branches of Government In an attempt to establish a balanced & just government, Galactic Republic powers shall be split into 3 branches of government. #### **§. 3.1.1 • The Executive Branch** The Executive Branch will be comprised of the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor & the Republic Strategic Command. #### **§. 3.1.2 • The Legislative Branch** The Legislative Branch will be comprised of members of the Galactic Senate elected by the people, dedicated to the production of legislation and the protection of the Constitution. #### **§. 3.1.3 • The Supreme Court** As the final arbiter of the law, the Surpeme Court acts as a Guardian & Interpreter of the Constitution, defining what is and is not constitutional through court processions. ### §. 3.2 • Division of Power Each branch of government maintains a separate role in the Galactic Republic. This article will go in-depth into what branches of government withhold powers, although not limited to, these powers can commonly be known as: 1. The Power of Legislation 2. The Power of the Militia 3. The Power of the Courts 4. The Power of Declaration 7. The Power of Pardon #### §. 3.2.1 • The Power of Legislation The Power of Legislation is the power to produce, edit, enact and enforce legislation to amend the constitution or code of law in the Galaxy. These powers are delegated specifically to the [Legislative Branch](https://hackmd.io/Bw-myJ56QXmewSzX_K1v0g?both#%C2%A7-312-%E2%80%A2-The-Legislative-Branch) although with exceptions. The Power to produce, edit and enact legislation is specific to the branch of legislation, however the power to enforce legislation onto the Galactic Republic, as long as enacted by the branch of legislation, or more commonly known as "The Galactic Senate", is entitled to the executive branch, ensuring that legislation is enforced and upheld with usage of this power. Although the Vice Chair & Speaker of the Senate are both members of the Galactic Senate, they are classed as members of [The Executive Branch](https://hackmd.io/Bw-myJ56QXmewSzX_K1v0g?both#%C2%A7-311-%E2%80%A2-The-Executive-Branch) and are therefore not entitled to the ability to produce legislation, but to rather enforce and uphold it. #### §. 3.2.2 • The Power of the Militia The Power of the Miltiia, or to command and restructure the militia, is dedicated to the [The Executive Branch](https://hackmd.io/Bw-myJ56QXmewSzX_K1v0g?both#%C2%A7-311-%E2%80%A2-The-Executive-Branch). This means that all legislation affecting the militia must be sponsored by atleast **one** member of the Executive Branch whom is currently holding capacity as a military leader, i.e a Commander, rather than a Speaker of the Senate. The Militia may also be restructured at the decision of the Executive Branch with no consultation required to the legislative branch. #### §. 3.2.3 • The Power of the Courts The Power of the Courts, or the power to sentence, incriminate, or acquit a member of the Galactic Republic, alongside the power to edit, interpret, and uphold the Galactic Constitution is reserved specifically for the [Supreme Court](https://hackmd.io/Bw-myJ56QXmewSzX_K1v0g#%C2%A7-313-%E2%80%A2-The-Supreme-Court). There are no exceptions to this rule, and any changes of the Supreme Court structure must be implemented by the Chief Justice's sponsor, alongside a majority vote between the Justices of the Supreme Court, alongside the vote of the Vice Chair. This means that to edit the structure of the Courts, you'd need approval from the Chief Justice, Vice Chairman, and atleast 1/2 of the current Justices. #### §. 3.2.4 • The Power of Declaration The Power of Declaration, or the power to declare the Galactic Senate in a state of emergency, is reserved for the Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic, and the people of the Republic. This means that to declare emergency and invest emergency powers to the Vice Chair, there would have to be an **executive decision by the Chancellor,** or a 3/4 vote of the Senate, declaring the Galactic Senate in a state of emergency. Once the Galactic Senate is presented in a state of emergency, the following abilities are designated to the Vice Chair, or if the Vice Chair is not present, the Speaker of the Senate: - The Ability to fill a position within the Senate without formal notice or election. - The Ability to make drastic changes to the Senate without legislation. - The Ability to propose legislation to the Senate. - The Ability to remove Senate officials without a motion to remove or resignation. #### §. 3.2.5 • The Power of Pardon The power of pardon, or the power to pardon an incriminated individual is reserved for limited people, those people shall be known as the following: The Appellate Court (Appeals of the Supreme Court) The Supreme Chancellor The Vice Chair The power of pardon also extends out into the power to veto legislation, which is reserved for similar people, although the Supreme Court requires the legislation to be deemed "unconstitutional" by a minimum of 1/3 of the current Justice's (Chief included). ## Section. IV. Executive Leadership ### §. 4.1 • Executive Division and Overview The Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor, also known as Supreme Command, will consist of all executive leadership of The Galactic Republic. The Cabinet is to be headed by the Supreme Chancellor and consist of a Supreme Commander, Army Grand Marshal, Vice Chancellor and Grandmaster of the Order (TO POSSIBLY BE AMENDED) The powers of the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor are vested in the enforcement of legislation, the execution of executive acts, orders or mandates, the pardoning of those convicted by the Galactic Courts, and directing developmental and military initiative. Republic Strategic Command is to consist of the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor, Marshal Commander(s), Commanding Officer(s), and other executives of Grand Army of the Grand Army of the Republic and other Republic Branches. ### §. 4.2 • Upper Executives of the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor The Upper Executives of the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor are to consist of the Supreme Chancellor and his supporting role, the Supreme Commander. The Supreme Chancellor of the Galactic Republic is to rule as the supreme power in the Republic holding supreme jurisdiction over the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor, Republic Strategic Command, the Galactic Senate, and the Galactic Courts. The Supreme Chancellor may appoint a new chancellor should they retire or delegate how a new appointment will be decided. If the Supreme Chancellor is unable to discharge the duties of their office, the immediate acting Chancellor will be the Supreme Commander. If the Supreme Commander is also unable to discharge his duties, the chain of command in Addendum A. will be activated. If the Supreme Chancellor receives a successful vote of no confidence, and does not veto this act, then the Supreme Commander will assume the office title. If they do not wish to assume the office of the Supreme Chancellor, the appointment will fall to a public vote between two viable candidates elected by Republic Strategic Command. The Supreme Commander is to function as a supporting role of the Supreme Chancellor holding supreme jurisdiction over Republic Strategic Command, The Galactic Senate and the Galactic Courts. The Supreme Commander is to be appointed or removed by the Supreme Chancellor. #### Additional powers vested in the Upper Executives of the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor include: } The Upper Executives may authorize any executive act they deem necessary with or without approval from members of Republic Strategic Command. } The Upper Executives may veto any legislation as they deem fit. } The Upper Executives may authorize the reform, expansion, or removal of branches of the Republic. } The Upper Executives may promote, demote or replace members of Strategic Command and other branches as they deem fit. } The Supreme Chancellor may oversee Republic development and holds authority over the management or developmental incentives and projects. ### §. 4.3 • Lower Executives of the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor The Lower Executives of the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor include the Grand Marshal and the Vice Chairman. The Supreme Chancellor and/or Supreme Commander may delegate responsibilities or tasks to the Grand Marshal and Vice Chairman as they deem fit. ### ***The Grand Marshal*** The Grand Marshal is to function as an advisory aide and military overseer to the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor holding jurisdiction over Republic Strategic Command. The Grand Marshal is to be appointed or removed by the Upper Executives. #### Additional powers vested in the Grand Marshal include: } Presiding over the Grand Army of the Republic's sectors, divisions, and leadership. } Function as an advisor to the Grand Army of the Republic and provide instruction, advice, and/or other forms of support to its assets. } Promoting, demoting, or replacing members of Strategic Command and other military branches with consultation from the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor. } Investigating and gathering information in relation to military performance, standards, and quality directive for reform and/or presentation to the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor. ### ***The Vice Chairman*** The Vice Chairman is to function as a legislative and judicial advisor to the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor holding jurisdiction over the Galactic Senate, The Galactic Courts, and as a director for Mandalorian-Republic affairs. The Vice Chairman is appointed or removed by the Upper Executives. If a successful vote of no confidence is carried out on the Vice Chairman for reasonable circumstances, the Upper Executives must remove and appoint a new Vice Chair. #### Additional powers vested in the Grand Marshal include: } Vetoing legislation with limitation, issuing direct reforms to the Galactic Senate and its domain, handling the disciplining of Senate Officials, and impeaching and removing the Speaker of the Senate and other officials on the cases of treason, corruption, gross misconduct, incompetence and/or a successful vote of no confidence. } Appointing senators in the event of a vacancy with a suitable replacement provided by the chairman of the party holding the seat. Independent vacancies are to be filled by an appointed official or any other appointee of the Cabinet of the Supreme Chancellor. } Appointing the Chief Justice, the Speaker of the Senate (in a state of emergency, see Addendum B.), Judiciaries and other Court Officials. } The Vice Chairman holds the authority to break tied votes held by the Galactic Senate or other legislative faculties. ### §. 4.3 • Republic Strategic Command Last Amendment: ??/??/2022