# THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION

>ADOPTED IN CONVENTION, AT LOS SUENOS, MARCH THIRD, EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-NINE; RATIFIED BY A VOTE OF THE PEOPLE ON WEDNESDAY, MAY SEVENTH, EIGHTEEN HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-NINE.
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> We, the People of the State of Clarity, grateful for the freedoms given to us by the Union, establish this Constitution under the guiding principles of the United States Constitution. In recognition of the liberties, protections, and opportunities afforded to us as a member of this great nation, we acknowledge with deep gratitude the sacrifices and wisdom that have shaped our shared democracy.
With a firm reliance on these enduring ideals, we seek to uphold justice, promote the general welfare, safeguard individual rights, and foster unity among our people. In the spirit of cooperation and progress, we dedicate ourselves to governance that reflects the highest aspirations of liberty, equality, and prosperity.
Thus, in the exercise of our right to self-government, we do ordain and establish this Constitution for the State of Clarity, ensuring that its foundation remains steadfast in the principles of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law.

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## ARTICLE 1: THE BILL OF RIGHTS

#### SECTION 1 (BOR.I.I) : FREEDOM OF SPEECH & PRESS

Citizens shall be free of prosecution when expressing public opinion. The restriction of freedom of speech shall be a crime. Defamation and slander under certain circumstances shall not be illegal unless set by Congress. Additionally, press agencies have the unalienable right to report the news without fear of governmental backlash or censorship. No legislation may limit the freedom of the press, or the right to publish. Freedom of Speech may only be limited, however, by the ROBLOX Rules of Conduct, Terms of Service, or Privacy Policy, although no individual may be prosecuted in the court of law for violating guidelines set by the ROBLOX Rules of Conduct, Terms of Service, or Privacy Policy.

#### SECTION 2 (BOR.I.II): RIGHT TO KEEP AND BARE ARMS

Citizens of the State of Clarity who hold a valid firearms license have the right to carry a semi-automatic or single shot firearm, and to conceal carry any firearm. However, open carry is subject to regulation as determined by law. Licensed individuals are not permitted to brandish their firearm unless in an act of self-defense. ((Legal Definition of Open Carry; The Act of Visibly Showing the Firearm on your Player) (Legal Definition of Brandishing; The Act of removing your firearm from its dedicated holster))

#### SECTION 3 (BOR.I.III): CONTRACT TO THE UNION

The State of Clarity is an indivisible and inseparable part of the Amerikan Union, bound permanently to the United States. As such, it operates under the framework of the U.S. Constitution, which serves as the supreme law of the land. All legislative, executive, and judicial actions within the State of Clarity must align with the rights, freedoms, and regulations established by the Constitution and its subsequent amendments. The sovereignty of the state is exercised in accordance with the broader legal structure of the United States, ensuring that federal law takes precedence in all matters where national governance is required. While the State of Clarity retains the authority to enact and enforce its own laws, such laws must not conflict with the U.S. Constitution, federal statutes, or rulings of the Supreme Court. Furthermore, the State of Clarity is permanently and irrevocably bound to the United States and, under no circumstances, may it secede or withdraw from the Union. Its membership in the United States is absolute and eternal, reaffirming its commitment to the nation’s unity, stability, and shared governance. By remaining an integral and permanent part of the United States, the State of Clarity upholds the values of democracy, justice, and liberty, ensuring that all citizens within its jurisdiction are granted the protections and rights afforded to them by the nation's founding legal document.

#### SECTION 4 (BOR.I.IV): FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY
Citizens shall have the fundamental right to peacefully assemble without obstruction. This right shall not be restricted by any legislative act or law enforcement intervention. However, reasonable limitations apply, including prohibitions on gathering on private property without the consent of the owner and in restricted government areas. While peaceful assembly is protected, any individuals who engage in acts of violence with malicious intent or in an attempt to incite rebellion will be subject to arrest and legal prosecution in accordance with the law.

#### SECTION 5 (BOR.I.V) : FREEDOM OF PETITION

Citizens shall have the right to petition the government, as well as any business or agency, without fear of retaliation. While the government is not required to act upon petitions, it is obligated to issue a response once a petition gathers at least twenty (20) signatures. Additionally, Congress must provide an active response to any petition that receives fifty (50) signatures.

#### SECTION 6 (BOR.I.​VI): FREEDOM OF RELIGION

All citizens have the right to freely choose and practice their religion without government interference. A strict separation between Church and State shall be upheld, ensuring that no religious entity influences government affairs and that no individual is persecuted for their religious beliefs. However, if a religion promotes criminal activity or incites chaos, such actions will be considered violations of the law, and those responsible will face legal consequences accordingly. Religious freedom does not exempt individuals from adherence to established laws and public order.

#### SECTION 7 (BOR.I.VII): FREEDOM OF SILENCE

All individuals have the right to remain silent, and no person shall be charged or prosecuted for exercising this right. No individual shall be compelled to perform any act or provide any statement without due process of law. Furthermore, no person shall be forced or coerced into speaking with authorities, whether to avoid self-incrimination or for any other reason. Self-incrimination is defined as any act or statement, whether made during a trial or beforehand, that implicates an individual in a crime or admits to committing a criminal act. All individuals retain the right to refuse to testify against themselves, and any statement obtained through force, coercion, or threats shall be considered inadmissible as evidence in a court of law. (Legal Definition of Self-Incrimination; any act or statement, whether made during a trial or beforehand, that implicates an individual in a crime or admits to committing a criminal act.)

#### SECTION 8 (BOR.I.VIII): FREEDOM FROM UNJUST PUNISHMENT

Citizens shall be protected from cruel and unusual punishment under all circumstances. Only the Judicial Branch has the authority to administer just and lawful punishments. Additionally, any citizen who believes they have been subjected to cruel or unusual punishment retains the right to appeal and seek legal recourse.

#### SECTION 9 (BOR.I.XI): FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

All citizens have the right to access information. If a citizen requests information that is actively collected, the relevant department, agency, or entity must release it when possible. However, classified information shall remain restricted and may only be disclosed to authorized individuals when it is deemed safe for public release. All court-related information must be publicly accessible. No records, rulings, or proceedings from any court within the State of Clarity may be classified. Citizens have the right to understand the judicial system and its processes, and judges are required to answer questions regarding court operations when possible. Furthermore, the Supreme Court must ensure that all rulings, interpretations, and decisions it issues are made available to the public, maintaining transparency and accountability within the judiciary.

#### SECTION 10 (BOR.I.X): RIGHT TO PROPERTY

Every individual has the right to acquire, own, use, transfer, and dispose of property, subject to the laws of the State and the public good. No person shall be deprived of their property without due process of law. Property shall not be unlawfully seized, damaged, or destroyed, except in cases of lawful forfeiture as determined by a court of law. Property owners have the right to use their property lawfully, free from arbitrary taxation, and to inherit, bequeath, and transfer property without undue restriction. The right to exclude others from one’s property shall be upheld, and all individuals shall be protected against unlawful trespass, or seizure.

#### SECTION 11 (BOR.I.XI): RIGHT TO REFUSE QUARTERING

No soldier, militia member, or agent of the government shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, except in a manner prescribed by law (Refer to **Insert**). The people shall have the right to refuse the forced housing of military personnel or government agents on their private property.

## ARTICLE 2: RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE

#### SECTION 1 (C.II.I): Qualifications of Voters

Every citizen of the United States, and every citizen of Florence who has elected to become a citizen of the United States under the treaty of peace exchanged and ratified at San Velasco on May 30, 1848, who is at least eighteen years of age and has been a resident of the State for two months, shall be entitled to vote at all elections authorized by law.

#### SECTION 2 (C.II.II): Exemption from Militia Duty on Election Day

No voter shall be required to perform militia duty on election day, except in times of war or public danger. (Legal Definition of Election Day; The last day of the open election schedule)

#### SECTION 3 (C.II.III): Retention of Residency for Voting Purposes

A person shall not gain or lose residency status for voting purposes due to temporary absence while serving in the United States government, working in maritime navigation, studying at an educational institution, residing in a public institution or asylum, or being confined in a public prison.

#### SECTION 4 (C.II.IV): Disqualification from Voting

No person who has been declared legally incompetent, convicted of a felony, or other infamous crime shall be entitled to vote.

#### SECTION 5 (C.II.V): Voting Method

All elections by the people shall be conducted by ballot.

## ARTICLE 3: DISTRIBUTION OF POWERS

The powers of the Government of the State of Clarity shall be divided into three separate departments: the Legislative, the Executive, and Judicial; and no person charged with the exercise of powers properly belonging to one of these departments, shall exercise any functions appertaining to either of the others, except in the cases hereinafter expressly directed or permitted.

## ARTICLE 4: LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

#### SECTION 1 (C.IV.I): Definition of Congress

The Legislative power of this State shall be vested in a Senate, which shall be designated the Legislature of the State of Clarity; and enacting clause of every law shall be as follows: "The people of the State of Clarity, represented in Senate, do enact as follows."

#### SECTION 2 (C.IV.II): Legislative Session Schedule and Commencement Protocol

The sessions of the Legislature shall be bi-weekly, and shall commence every Saturday, next ensuing the election of its members, unless the Governor of the State shall, in the
interim, convene the Legislature by proclamation.

#### SECTION 3 (C.IV.III) : Election and Term of Senate Members

The members of the Senate shall be chosen every one-hundred twenty days, by the proud citizens of the state, and their term of office shall be four months.

#### SECTION 4 (C.IV.IV) : Election and Term of Assembly Members

No person shall be a member of the Senate, who has not been a
citizen and inhabitant of the State two months,

#### SECTION 5 (C.IV.V) : Composition and Term of the Legislative Body

The legislative body shall consist of a single chamber with not less than four and not more than eight Senators. At the first session after this Constitution takes effect, the Senators shall be divided by lot as equally as possible into two classes; the seats of the Senators of the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the sixty days, ensuring that one-half shall be chosen annually.

#### SECTION 6 (C.IV.​VI) : Apportionment of Senators Upon Increase

When the number of Senators is increased, they shall be apportioned by lot, so as to keep
the two classes as nearly equal in number as possible.

#### SECTION 7 (C.IV.VII) : Legislative Immunity and Privileges

Members of the Legislature shall, in all cases except treason, felony, and breach of the
peace, be privileged from arrest, and they shall not be subject to any civil process during the session of the Legislature, nor for two hours next before the commencement and after the termination of each session.

#### SECTION 8 (C.IV.VIII) : Filling of Legislative Vacancies

When vacancies occur in the Senate, the Governor, or the person exercising the
functions of the Governor, shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies.

#### SECTION 9 (C.IV.IX) : Open Proceedings and Exceptions

The doors of the legislative chamber shall be open, except on such occasions as, in the opinion of the chamber, may require secrecy.

#### SECTION 10 (C.IV.X) : Approval and Veto of Legislation

Every bill that passes the Legislature shall, before becoming law, be presented to the Governor. If the Governor approves it, they shall sign it; if not, they shall return it with objections to the Legislature, which shall enter the objections into the journal and reconsider the bill. If, after reconsideration, the bill passes the Legislature again by a two-thirds majority of the members present, it shall become law despite the Governor’s objections. If the Governor does not return a bill within ten days (excluding Sundays) after it is presented, it shall become law as if signed, unless the Legislature adjourns and prevents its return.

#### SECTION 11 (C.IV.XI) : Power and Process of Impeachment

The Legislature shall have the sole power of impeachment, and all impeachment trials shall be conducted within the legislative chamber. When sitting for that purpose, members shall be under oath or affirmation, and no person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of the members present.

#### SECTION 12 (C.IV.XII) : Grounds and Consequences of Impeachment

The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of the District Courts, shall be liable to impeachment for any misdemeanor in office; but judgment in such cases shall extend only to removal from office, and disqualification to hold any office of honor, trust or profit, under the State; but the party convicted, or aquitted, shall nevertheless, be liable to indictment, trial, and punishment, according to law. All other civil officers shall be tried, for misdemeanors in office, in such manner as the Legislature may provide.

#### SECTION 13 (C.IV.XIII) : Restrictions on Legislative Appointments

No member of the Legislature shall, during the term for which they were elected, be appointed to any high-ranking civil office of profit under this State or at the federal level that was created or had its emoluments increased during such term, except for offices filled by election by the people.

#### SECTION 14 (C.IV.XIV) : Single-Subject Rule and Amendment Process

Every law enacted by the Legislature shall embrace but one object, and that shall be expressed in the title; and no law shall be revised, or amended, by reference to its title; but in such case, the act revised, or section amended shall be re-enacted and published at length.

#### SECTION 15 (C.IV.XV) : Prohibition of Lotteries

No lottery shall be authorized by this State, nor shall the sale of lottery tickets be allowed.

#### SECTION 16 (C.IV.XVI) : Quorum Requirement for Legislative Sessions

The Legislature shall not convene, deliberate, or conduct any official business unless a minimum of four Senators are present. No votes shall be taken, nor any legislative action initiated, in the absence of this quorum. Any attempt to hold a session without at least four Senators shall be deemed invalid and without legal effect.

#### SECTION 17 (C.IV.XVII) : Legislative Authority Over Banking and Corporate Expulsion

The Legislature shall have the authority to prohibit, by law, any individual, association, company, or corporation from engaging in banking practices or issuing paper currency for circulation as money. Furthermore, the Legislature shall have the power to revoke the business license of any company and expel it from the State, unless any such action is expressly prohibited by the principles set forth by the Founding Fathers.

#### SECTION 18 (C.IV.XVIII) : Voice Voting in Legislative Elections

In all elections by the Legislature, the members thereof shall voto viva voce (typed in chat), and the votes shall be entered on the record.

## ARTICLE 5: EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

#### SECTION 1 (C.V.I): Executive Authority and Title of Governor

The supreme executive power of this State shall be vested in a Chief Magistrate, who shall
be styled the Governor of the State of Clarity.

#### SECTION 2 (C.V.II): Election and Term of the Governor

The Governor shall be elected by the people, at the time and places of voting for
members of legislature, and shall hold his office six months from the time of his installation, and until his successor shall be qualified.

#### SECTION 3 (C.V.III): Eligibility Requirements for Governor

No person shall be eligible to the office of the Governor, (except at the first election) who has not been a citizen of the United States and a resident of this State two months next preceding the election.

#### SECTION 4 (C.V.IV): Election Certification and Tie Resolution for Governor

The returns of every election for Governor shall be sealed and transmitted to the seat of government, directed to the Federal Election Committee, which shall open and publish them. The candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared Governor. However, if two or more candidates receive an equal and the highest number of votes, the Federal Election Committee shall resolve the tie by conducting a vote among its members, selecting one of the tied candidates to serve as Governor.

#### SECTION 5 (C.V.V): Governor as Commander-in-Chief

The Governor shall be commander-in-chief of the militia, the marine and navy of this State.

#### SECTION 6 (C.V.​VI): Executive Oversight and Authority

The Governor shall oversee all executive affairs with government officials, both civil and military, and may request written reports from officers of the executive department on any matters pertaining to their official duties.

#### SECTION 7 (C.V.VII): Enforcement of Laws by the Governor

The Governor shall see that the laws are faithfully executed.

#### SECTION 8 (C.V.VIII): Governor’s Authority to Fill Vacancies

When any office shall, from any cause become vacant, and no mode is provided by the Constitution and laws for filling such vacancy, the Governor shall have power to fill such vacancy by granting a commission, which shall expire at the end of the next session of the Legislature, or at the next election by the people.

#### SECTION 9 (C.V.IX): Governor’s Power to Convene the Legislature

The Governor may, on extraordinary occasions, convene the Legislature by proclamation and shall state to its members, when assembled, the purpose for which it has been convened.

#### SECTION 10 (C.V.X): Governor’s Duty to Report to the Legislature

He shall communicate by message to the Legislature, at every bi-weekly session, the condition of the State, and recommend such matters as he shall deem expedient

#### SECTION 11 (C.V.XI): Restrictions on Dual Office Holding for Governor

No person shall, while holding any office under the United States, or this State, exercise
the office of Governor, except as hereinafter expressly provided.

#### SECTION 12 (C.V.XII): Governor’s Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons

The Governor shall have the power to grant reprieves and pardons after conviction, for all offences except treason and cases of impeachment, upon such conditions, and with such restrictions and limitations, as he may think proper, subject to such regulations as may be provided by law relative to the manner of applying for pardons. Upon conviction for treason he shall have the power to suspend the execution of the sentence until the case shall be reported to the Legislature at its next meeting, when the Legislature shall either pardon, direct the execution of the sentence, or grant a further reprieve. He shall communicate to the Legislature, at the beginning of every session, every case of reprieve or pardon granted, stating the name of the convict, the crime of which he was convicted, the sentence, and its date, and the date of the pardon or reprieve.

#### SECTION 13 (C.V.XIII): The Great Seal of the State of Clarity

There shall be a seal of this State, which shall be kept by the Governor, and used by him
officially, and shall be called "The great seal of the State of Clarity."

#### SECTION 14 (C.V.XIV): Election, Role, and Succession of the Lieutenant Governor

A Lieutenant Governor shall be elected at the same time, in the same places, and through the same process as the Governor. His term of office and eligibility requirements shall be identical to those of the Governor. He shall serve as the President of the Senate but shall only cast a vote in the event of a tie. If the office of Governor becomes vacant and the Lieutenant Governor is impeached, removed, resigns, passes away, becomes unable to fulfill his duties, or is absent from the State, the President of the Senate shall assume the role of Governor until the vacancy is filled or the disability ceases.

#### SECTION 15 (C.V.XV): Succession of Executive Authority

In case of the impeachment of the Governor, or his removal from office, death, inability to discharge the powers and duties of the said office, resignation, or absence from the State, the powers and duties of the office shall devolve upon the Lieutenant Governor for the residue of the term, or until the disability shall cease. But when the Governor shall, with the consent of the Legislature, be out of the State in time of war, at the head of any military force thereof, he shall continue commander-in-chief of the military force of the State

#### SECTION 16 (C.V.XVI): Selection and Terms of the Secretary of Commerce and Attorney General

A Secretary of Commerce, and Attorney General, shall be chosen in the manner provided in this Constitution; and the term of office, and eligibility of each shall be the same as are prescribed for the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

#### SECTION 17 (C.V.XVII): Selection and Election of the Attorney General

The Attorney General, shall be chosen by vote of the Legislature, at their first session under this Constitution, and thereafter shall be elected at the same time and places, and in the same manner as the Governor and Lieutenant Governor.

#### SECTION 18 (C.V.XVIII): Compensation of Executive Officers

The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of Commerce, and Attorney General, shall each at stated times during their continuance in office, receive for their services a compensation, which shall not be increased or diminished during the term for which they shall have been elected; but neither of these officers shall receive for his own use any fees for the performance of his official duties.

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## ARTICLE 6: JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

#### SECTION 1 (C.VI.I): Vesting of Judicial Power

The judicial power of this State shall be vested in a Supreme Court, in Superior Courts, and in Justices of the Peace.

#### SECTION 2 (C.VI.II): Composition of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court shall consist of a Chief Justice and two Associate Justices, any two of
whom shall constitute a quorum.

#### SECTION 3 (C.VI.III): Election and Term of Supreme Court Justices

The justices of the Supreme Court shall be elected at the general election, by the people of the State, and shall hold their office for the term of two-hundred fourty days; provided that the Legislature shall, at its first meeting, elect a Chief Justice and two Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, by vote of the senate, and so classify them that one shall go out of office every eighty days. After the first election the senior Justice in commission shall be the Chief Justice.

#### SECTION 4 (C.VI.IV): Appellate Jurisdiction and Powers of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction in all cases when the matter in dispute exceeds two hundred dollars, when the legality of any tax, toll, or impost or municipal fine is in question, and in all criminal cases amounting to felony or questions of law alone. And the said Court, and each of the Justices thereof, as well as all Superior Judges, shall have power to issue writs of habeas corpus at the instance of any person held in actual custody. They shall also have power to issue all other writs and process necessary to the exercise of their appellate jurisdiction, and shall be conservators of the peace throughout the State.

#### SECTION 5 (C.VI.V): Appellate Jurisdiction and Powers of the Supreme Court

The State shall be divided by the first Legislature into a convenient number of districts, subject to alteration as the public good may require. For each district, a judge shall be appointed by the vote of the Legislature at its first meeting, who shall hold office for two months following their appointment. After this initial term, district judges shall be elected by the people of their respective districts at the general election and shall thereafter serve a term of six months. (Legal Definition of District Judge; A Superior Court Judge)

#### SECTION 6 (C.VI.​VI): Jurisdiction of Superior Courts

The Superior Courts shall have original jurisdiction, in law and equity, in all civil cases where the amount in dispute exceeds two hundred dollars, exclusive of interest. In all criminal cases not otherwise provided for, and in all issues of fact joined in the probate courts, their jurisdiction shall be unlimited.

#### SECTION 7 (C.VI.VII): Election and Duties of Judicial and County Officers

The Legislature shall provide for the election, by the people, of a Clerk of the Supreme Court, Court Clerks, and County Clerks, District Attorneys, Sheriffs, Coroners, and other necessary officers; and shall fix by law their duties and compensation. Court Clerks shall be, ex officio, clerks of the District Courts in and for their respective counties.

#### SECTION 8 (C.VI.VIII): Judicial Scheduling and Jurisdiction

The times and places of holding the terms of the Supreme Court, and the general and
special terms of the District Courts within the several districts, shall be provided for by law.

#### SECTION 9 (C.VI.IX): Prohibition of Fees for Judicial Officers

No judicial officer, except a Justice of the Peace, shall receive, to his own use, any fees or
perquisites of office.

#### SECTION 10 (C.VI.X): Publication of Laws and Judicial Decisions

The Legislature shall provide for the speedy publication of all statute laws, and of such
judicial decisions as it may deem expedient; and all laws and judicial decisions shall be free for publication by any person.

#### SECTION 11 (C.VI.XI): Tribunals for Conciliation

Tribunals for conciliation may be established, with such powers and duties as may be prescribed by law; but such tribunals shall have no power to render judgment to be obligatory on the parties, except they voluntarily submit their matters in difference, and agree to abide the judgment, or assent thereto in the presence of such tribunal, in such cases as shall be prescribed by law.

#### SECTION 12 (C.VI.XII): Regulation of Justices of the Peace

The Legislature shall determine the number of Justices of the Peace, to be elected in each county, city, town, and incorporated village of the State, and fix by law their powers, duties, and responsibilities. It shall also determine in what cases appeals may be made from Justices Courts to the Superior Court.

#### SECTION 13 (C.VI.XIII): Judicial Compensation and Stability

The Justices of the Supreme Court, and Judges of the District Court, shall severally, at stated times during their continuance in office, receive for their services a compensation, to be paid out of the treasury, which shall not be increased or diminished during the term for which they shall have been elected.

#### SECTION 14 (C.VI.XIV): Judicial Compensation and Stability

The Justices of the Supreme Court and District Judges shall be ineligible to any other
office, during the term for which they shall have been elected.

#### SECTION 15 (C.VI.XV): Judicial Conduct in Jury Trials

Judges shall not charge juries with respect to matters of fact, but may state the testimony
and declare the law.

#### SECTION 16 (C.VI.XVI): Official Style of Legal Process and Prosecutions

The style of all process shall be "The People of the State of Clarity;" all the
prosecutions shall be conducted in the name and by the authority of the same.

## ARTICLE 7: MILITIA

#### SECTION 1 (C.VII.I): Organization and Discipline of the Militia

The Legislature shall provide by law for organising and disciplining the militia, in such manner as they shall deem expedient, not incompatible with the Constitution and laws of the United States.

#### SECTION 2 (C.VII.II): Election and Appointment of Militia Officers

Officers of the militia shall be elected, or appointed, in such a manner as the Legislature shall from time to time direct, and shall be commissioned by the governor.

#### SECTION 3 (C.VII.III): Governor's Authority to Deploy the Militia

The governor shall have power to call forth the militia, to execute the laws of the State, to suppress insurrections, and repel invasions.

## ARTICLE 8: MODE OF AMENDING AND REVISING THE CONSTITUTION

#### SECTION 1 (C.VIII.I): Methods of Amendment and Revision

The Constitution may be amended or revised through either of the following methods: by the Legislature, upon a qualified vote of its members.

#### SECTION 2 (C.VIII.II): Amendment or Revision by the Legislature

Any proposal for amendment or revision must be introduced as a resolution by a member of the Legislature. The proposed amendment or revision shall undergo three readings on separate days and be subject to public hearings. Approval shall require a two-thirds vote of all the members of the Legislature. Upon approval, the proposed amendment or revision shall be submitted to the people for ratification in a plebiscite within thirty days.

#### SECTION 3 (C.VIII.III): Ratification of Amendments and Revisions

Any amendment or revision to the Constitution shall take effect only upon ratification by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite. The plebiscite shall be held not earlier than thirty days nor later than fifty days after the approval of the proposed amendment or revision by the Legislature.

#### SECTION 4 (C.VIII.IV): Limitations on Amendments and Revisions

No amendment or revision shall deprive the people of their fundamental rights guaranteed under this Constitution. No amendment or revision shall be proposed within two months from the ratification of the previous amendment or revision. During a state of war, martial law, or national emergency, no amendment or revision shall be proposed or ratified.

## ARTICLE 9: OATH RECIPITATIONS

The oath of office shall be presented as the oath of acceptance. Once someone takes their oath of office, they shall be in their position until their term is up.

Governor-

"I, ___, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Clarity, that I am duly qualified to hold office, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God."

Lieutenant Governor-

"I, ___, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Clarity, that I will bear true faith, take this obligation freely, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God."

Attorney General-

“I, ___, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly serve the State of Clarity, in the Office of Attorney General; I will, in the execution of my office, endeavor to have the criminal laws fairly and impartially, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter, So help me God.”

Cabinet-

“I, ___, do solemnly swear, that I will take this obligation freely, and will manage my department under no corruption and that I will well and faithfully, discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter, So help me God.”

Legislative-

"I, ___, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Clarity, that I will bear true faith, take this obligation freely, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God."

Judicial-

"I, ___, do solemnly swear that I will administer justice and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent upon me under the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Clarity. So help me God."

County Offices-

“I, ___, do solemnly swear, that I will support and maintain the Constitution and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as County (Executive or Board) of the County of ___, So help me God.”

Municipal Offices-

“I, ___, do solemnly swear, that I will support and maintain the Constitution and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of my office as (City) (Mayor or Council), So help me God.”

National Guard-

Officers-

"I ___, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God."

Enlistment-

"I, _, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."

Clarity Peace Officer-

“I, ___________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Clarity against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Clarity; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which I am about to enter."

Written & Signed by,

Mark Avocado
First Governor of Clarity

Transtioned To HackMD By

Hayden Sottana
Director of the U.S. Secret Service