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The '''National Constitution of Cascadia''' is the supreme law of the Republic of Cascadia. It superseded the [[Constitution of Cascadia (Aurora)|Constitution of Cascadia]], the nation's first constitution, in 2023. Originally comprising six articles, it delineates the national frame and constraints of government. The Constitution's last three articles embody the doctrine of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_powers separation of powers], whereby the [[Federal government of Cascadia|federal government]] is divided into three branches: the [[Cascadia House of Representatives|legislative]], consisting of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicameralism unicameral] Legislature (Article III); the [[Federal government of Cascadia|executive]], consisting of the [[President of Cascadia|president]] and subordinate officers (Article IV); and the [[Federal judiciary of Cascadia|judicial]], consisting of the [[Supreme Court of Cascadia|Supreme Court]] (Article V). Article | The '''National Constitution of Cascadia''' is the supreme law of the Republic of Cascadia. It superseded the [[Constitution of Cascadia (Aurora)|Constitution of Cascadia]], the nation's first constitution, in 2023. Originally comprising six articles, it delineates the national frame and constraints of government. The Constitution's first two articles outline the rights guaranteed to citizens as well as outlines the ideals of governance of the nation. The Constitution's last three articles embody the doctrine of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_powers separation of powers], whereby the [[Federal government of Cascadia|federal government]] is divided into three branches: the [[Cascadia House of Representatives|legislative]], consisting of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unicameralism unicameral] Legislature (Article III); the [[Federal government of Cascadia|executive]], consisting of the [[President of Cascadia|president]] and subordinate officers (Article IV); and the [[Federal judiciary of Cascadia|judicial]], consisting of the [[Supreme Court of Cascadia|Supreme Court]] (Article V). Article VII establishes the procedure on how constitutional amendments are ratified. | ||
The drafting of the Constitution, which was drafted by [[SayerQT]], proposed the Constitution in the [[5th Legislature of Cascadia|5th Legislature]] on December 30, 2022. The bill passed unanimously and went to a referendum on January 1, 2023. The new Constitution was ratified 23-2 that same day, superseding the outgoing Constitution. Since the Constitution was ratified in 2023, it has been amended 5 times. | |||
Revision as of 07:45, 26 June 2023
The National Constitution of Cascadia is the supreme law of the Republic of Cascadia. It superseded the Constitution of Cascadia, the nation's first constitution, in 2023. Originally comprising six articles, it delineates the national frame and constraints of government. The Constitution's first two articles outline the rights guaranteed to citizens as well as outlines the ideals of governance of the nation. The Constitution's last three articles embody the doctrine of the separation of powers, whereby the federal government is divided into three branches: the legislative, consisting of the unicameral Legislature (Article III); the executive, consisting of the president and subordinate officers (Article IV); and the judicial, consisting of the Supreme Court (Article V). Article VII establishes the procedure on how constitutional amendments are ratified.
The drafting of the Constitution, which was drafted by SayerQT, proposed the Constitution in the 5th Legislature on December 30, 2022. The bill passed unanimously and went to a referendum on January 1, 2023. The new Constitution was ratified 23-2 that same day, superseding the outgoing Constitution. Since the Constitution was ratified in 2023, it has been amended 5 times.