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| − | The | + | The '''Articles of Creation''' were written by [[Erik Mortis]] at the time of foundation. They are a relic of [[Shirerothian]] history, reflecting how much the nation has evolved. Like modern Shirerothian law does today, they place a ban on [[political parties]] and set up a probationary period for new citizens. They do differ, though, banning [[dual citizenship]], merging with other nations, and territorial divisions; as well as upholding a long forgotten [[The Bill of Rights|Bill of Rights]]. |
| − | '''Articles of Creation''' were written by [[Erik | + | It should be noted that the ''Articles of Creation'' have not been in effect almost since they were created. |
| − | of foundation. They are a relic of [[Shirerothian]] history, reflecting | ||
| − | how much the nation has evolved. Like modern Shirerothian law does | ||
| − | today, they place a ban on [[political parties]] and set up a | ||
| − | probationary period for new citizens. They do differ, though, banning | ||
| − | [[dual citizenship]], merging with other nations, and territorial | ||
| − | divisions; as well as upholding a long forgotten [[The Bill of | ||
| − | Rights|Bill of Rights]]. | ||
| − | It should be noted that the ''Articles of Creation'' have not been in | ||
| − | effect almost since they were created. | ||
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''This is the full text of the Articles:'' | ''This is the full text of the Articles:'' | ||
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Article I. '''Bill Of Rights''' | Article I. '''Bill Of Rights''' | ||
| − | :The Bill of Rights may not be dissolved or amended with out a vote to | + | :The Bill of Rights may not be dissolved or amended with out a vote to do so passing by a ¾ Th majority. |
| − | do so passing by a ¾ Th majority. | ||
Article II. '''Political Parties''' | Article II. '''Political Parties''' | ||
| − | :Political parties may not be created in the Republic of Shireroth. The | + | :Political parties may not be created in the Republic of Shireroth. The Shireroth government may not officially endorse and political party. |
| − | Shireroth government may not officially endorse and political party. | ||
Article III. '''Citizenship''' | Article III. '''Citizenship''' | ||
| − | :The Minister of Immigration and Naturalization must approve all | + | :The Minister of Immigration and Naturalization must approve all requests for citizenship. The Minister of Immigration and Naturalization may deny citizenship to an individual for and reason he/she deems. Should an individual feel that he/she has been unjustly denied citizenship then he/she may appeal directly to the President. |
| − | requests for citizenship. The Minister of Immigration and | ||
| − | Naturalization may deny citizenship to an individual for and reason | ||
| − | he/she deems. Should an individual feel that he/she has been unjustly | ||
| − | denied citizenship then he/she may appeal directly to the President. | ||
:Section A. '''Probationary Citizenship''' | :Section A. '''Probationary Citizenship''' | ||
| − | ::After an individual has had there request for citizenship granted | + | ::After an individual has had there request for citizenship granted he/she enters a period of “Probationary Citizenship” A Probationary Citizen has all the rights and privileges of a full citizen, with the exception of being able to be elected to a position. |
| − | he/she enters a period of “Probationary Citizenship” A Probationary | ||
| − | Citizen has all the rights and privileges of a full citizen, with the | ||
| − | exception of being able to be elected to a position. | ||
:Section B. '''Dual Citizenship''' | :Section B. '''Dual Citizenship''' | ||
| − | ::The Republic of Shireroth does not allow dual citizenship in any | + | ::The Republic of Shireroth does not allow dual citizenship in any form. |
| − | form. | ||
Article IV. '''Merges''' | Article IV. '''Merges''' | ||
| − | :No nation may be merged into the Republic of Shireroth. Should a | + | :No nation may be merged into the Republic of Shireroth. Should a nation wish to be merged into the nation, it must be completely dissolved and it’s citizens given the choice to join the Republic of |
| − | nation wish to be merged into the nation, it must be completely | ||
| − | dissolved and it’s citizens given the choice to join the Republic of | ||
Shireroth. | Shireroth. | ||
Article V. '''Territorial Division''' | Article V. '''Territorial Division''' | ||
| − | :The Republic of Shireroth cannot be divided up into any territorial | + | :The Republic of Shireroth cannot be divided up into any territorial division such a State, Province, Territory or other related title. |
| − | division such a State, Province, Territory or other related title. | ||
Article VI. '''Revision''' | Article VI. '''Revision''' | ||
| − | :The Articles of Creation may be revised and amended with an approval | + | :The Articles of Creation may be revised and amended with an approval vote of 90% of the people. |
| − | vote of 90% of the people. | ||
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| − | ''See Also:'' [[The Provisional Constitution]], [[The Bill of Rights]], | + | ''See Also:'' [[The Provisional Constitution]], [[The Bill of Rights]], [[The Non-Citizens Bill of Rights]] |
| − | [[The Non-Citizens Bill of Rights]] | ||
[[category:history]] | [[category:history]] | ||
[[category:government]] | [[category:government]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:26, 14 April 2009
The Articles of Creation were written by Erik Mortis at the time of foundation. They are a relic of Shirerothian history, reflecting how much the nation has evolved. Like modern Shirerothian law does today, they place a ban on political parties and set up a probationary period for new citizens. They do differ, though, banning dual citizenship, merging with other nations, and territorial divisions; as well as upholding a long forgotten Bill of Rights. It should be noted that the Articles of Creation have not been in effect almost since they were created.
This is the full text of the Articles:
Article I. Bill Of Rights
- The Bill of Rights may not be dissolved or amended with out a vote to do so passing by a ¾ Th majority.
Article II. Political Parties
- Political parties may not be created in the Republic of Shireroth. The Shireroth government may not officially endorse and political party.
Article III. Citizenship
- The Minister of Immigration and Naturalization must approve all requests for citizenship. The Minister of Immigration and Naturalization may deny citizenship to an individual for and reason he/she deems. Should an individual feel that he/she has been unjustly denied citizenship then he/she may appeal directly to the President.
- Section A. Probationary Citizenship
- After an individual has had there request for citizenship granted he/she enters a period of “Probationary Citizenship” A Probationary Citizen has all the rights and privileges of a full citizen, with the exception of being able to be elected to a position.
- Section B. Dual Citizenship
- The Republic of Shireroth does not allow dual citizenship in any form.
Article IV. Merges
- No nation may be merged into the Republic of Shireroth. Should a nation wish to be merged into the nation, it must be completely dissolved and it’s citizens given the choice to join the Republic of
Shireroth. Article V. Territorial Division
- The Republic of Shireroth cannot be divided up into any territorial division such a State, Province, Territory or other related title.
Article VI. Revision
- The Articles of Creation may be revised and amended with an approval vote of 90% of the people.
See Also: The Provisional Constitution, The Bill of Rights, The Non-Citizens Bill of Rights
