Constitution of Tanaau
| Constitution of Tanaau | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Jurisdiction | Kingdom of Tanaau |
| Created | 17 November 2023 |
| Ratified | 17 November 2023 |
| Date effective | 17 November 2023 |
| System | Constitutional Monarchy |
| Government structure | |
| Branches | Three |
| Head of state | Monarch |
| Federalism | Unitary |
| Electoral college | No |
| History | |
| Amendments | 0 |
| Author(s) | Colin I of Tanaau |
| Signatories | Colin I of Tanaau |
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The Constitution of the Kingdom of Tanaau is the supreme law of the Kingdom of Tanaau. It was written, approved and ratified by King Colin I of Tanaau on 17 November 2023. It is seen as a de facto declaration of independence and founding instrument of Tanaau.
The constitution defines the role and powers of the Monarchy of Tanaau, as well as the government and parliament. It also defines their relations with each other, and secures some basic rights for citizens.
History
The constitution is the basis of government in Tanaau. It was written and ratified quickly after Tanaau's foundation on 17 November 2023. It was authored by Colin I of Tanaau and was ratified by him granting it royal assent - cementing it as Tanaau's supreme law.
Content
The constitution consists of 82 articles, 10 chapters, and a preamble.
Preamble
The preamble declares the formation of the state and asks God to bless the good intentions of the constitution.
Chapter I
Outlines Tanaau as a unitary Christian state under a hereditary monarchy.
Consists of articles 1 and 2.
Chapter II
Outlines the role and powers of the monarchy, its relation to some aspects of parliament, qualifications for regency and briefly touches on succession.
Consists of articles 3 to 23.
Chapter III
Defines the basic rights and duties of Tanaauan citizens.
Consists of articles 24 to 32.
Chapter IV
Outlines the features, membership and roles of the House of Lords.
Consists of articles 33 to 38.
Chapter V
Outlines the features, roles and membership of the House of Commons.
Consists of articles 39 to 47.
Chapter VI
Provides provisions common to both Houses of Parliament.
Consists of articles 48 to 65.
Chapter VII
Outlines the appointment of ministers and their accountability.
Consists of articles 66 to 68.
Chapter VIII
Outlines the role and powers of the judiciary.
Consists of articles 69 to 74.
Chapter IX
Provides general provisions for the establishments of things such as the armed forces, state symbols, honours, noble titles and establishes the constitution as the supreme law.
Consists of articles 75 to 82.
Chapter X
Stipulates the ratification of the constitution.
Amending Process
The constitution stipulates that to be amended, all amendments have to go through a certain process in parliament. It outlines that amendments have to be proposed in the House of Commons by a member of the house or the monarch. It then goes through the regular legislative procedures of the House of Commons and House of Lords, but requiring a 2/3 majority in both houses to pass instead of a simple majority like regular bills. After it passes in parliament, it has to then receive royal assent and ratification from the monarch to become law.