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===Constitution=== | ===Constitution=== | ||
<p dir="ltr"><u>Prelude</u> | <p dir="ltr"><u>Prelude: </u>Shimazu is a constitutional monarchy. This Constitution is the law of Shimazu and it is the job of the Emperor and Daimyo (mayors) to uphold these laws. Any mayor that joins Shimazu automatically becomes a Daimyo and a member of the Sessei (Senate). | ||
Shimazu is a constitutional monarchy. This Constitution is the law of Shimazu and it is the job of the Emperor and Daimyo (mayors) to uphold these laws. Any mayor that joins Shimazu automatically becomes a Daimyo and a member of the Sessei (Senate). | |||
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<u>Emperor</u> The Emperor is the head of the government, and has the power to nominate ministers to handle national tasks. The Emperor is also the head of the Sessei and is in charge of ensuring that the Voting Rules are followed. The Emperor may only be replaced if the Emperor abdicates. | <u>Emperor:</u> The Emperor is the head of the government, and has the power to nominate ministers to handle national tasks. The Emperor is also the head of the Sessei and is in charge of ensuring that the Voting Rules are followed. The Emperor may only be replaced if the Emperor abdicates. | ||
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<u>Sessei</u> The Sessei is the legislative body of Shimazu and consists of all Daimyo, including the Emperor. The Sessei is in charge of drafting laws and voting on whether a law is passed. | <u>Sessei:</u> The Sessei is the legislative body of Shimazu and consists of all Daimyo, including the Emperor. The Sessei is in charge of drafting laws and voting on whether a law is passed. | ||
<u>Voting Rules</u> 1) Before a law is voted on, it must be supported by at least one other Daimyo 2) Any proposed law will have a 48-hour voting period. 3) Laws shall be passed if a simple majority of those who vote approve it (ties are considered approved). 4) All laws passed by the Sessei must be approved by the Emperor. If a law is vetoed by the Emperor, then the Sessei may overwrite the veto with a unanimous vote.<br />5) Once a law is voted by the Sessei and approved by the Emperor (or an Emperor's veto is overwritten), then that law becomes official. | <u>Voting Rules</u> 1) Before a law is voted on, it must be supported by at least one other Daimyo 2) Any proposed law will have a 48-hour voting period. 3) Laws shall be passed if a simple majority of those who vote approve it (ties are considered approved). 4) All laws passed by the Sessei must be approved by the Emperor. If a law is vetoed by the Emperor, then the Sessei may overwrite the veto with a unanimous vote.<br />5) Once a law is voted by the Sessei and approved by the Emperor (or an Emperor's veto is overwritten), then that law becomes official. | ||
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<u>Ministers</u> Ministers are national jobs. Ministers have no additional power, but are given responsibilities to help the nation. Ministers must be nominated as a proposal and must be voted in by the Sessei. | <u>Ministers:</u> Ministers are national jobs. Ministers have no additional power, but are given responsibilities to help the nation. Ministers must be nominated as a proposal and must be voted in by the Sessei. | ||
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