Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land (2022)

The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land
The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land
	Motto: Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
	Anthem: God save the King
Official languages	English, Welsh, Duch,Spanish
Demonym(s)	Marie Byrdians
Government	Absolute monarchy
• The King	King Terrance
• Lord High Steward	HRH Duke of Begley
• Prime Minister	To be appointed
Legislature	The Parliament of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land
• Upper house	The Honourable House of Lords
• Lower house	The Honourable the Ovens
Establishment	2010
Population
• (as of June 2022 census) census	≈600
Currency	Marie Byrd Land Dollar, Grant Island Pound
Time zone	(UTC)
	Website; https://realterryogroup.wixsite.com/grantisland
Preceded by
	The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land

The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land (C.M.B.L.), more commonly known as Marie Byrd Land, is a micronation

The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land was founded on February 15, 2010 as a new Commonwealth project named the Kingdom of Grant Island by King Terrance. of the states that He his King of the Overseas Terrorises of The Kingdom of Grant Island were moved to The control of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land has a The Special Administrative Region of the The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land on the 16th February 2010 the Kingdom of Grant Islands Bank and Amend Forces were also placed under the control of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land.. as of 2022 The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is Fully active and has been Since Creation in 2004,2010.

Etymology

(or, where appropriate, Name)

Named after the wife of American naval officer Richard E. Byrd, who explored the region in the early 20th century. the Micoronation is just named after this part of Antarctica but does not Take any Claim to Antarctica or any real world place.

History

Discovered in 1929 by the U.S. naval commander and explorer Richard E. Byrd and named by him in honour of his wife, it was first mapped and surveyed by a coworker, Paul A. Siple, in 1935. The U.S. research base, Byrd Station, was opened in 1959 and has 20 to 30 people working there in the warmer months.

The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land was founded on February 15, 2010 as a new Commonwealth project named the Kingdom of Grant Island by King Terrance. of the states that He his King of the Overseas Terrorises of The Kingdom of Grant Island were moved to The control of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land has a The Special Administrative Region of the The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land on the 16th February 2010 the Kingdom of Grant Islands Bank and Amend Forces were also placed under the control of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land.

The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land was founded on February 15, 2010 as a new country project by Terrence Davies the King of Grant Island

The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is a personal union is the combination of five states that have the same monarch while their boundaries, laws, and interests federation and a unitary state, a central (federal) government spanning all member states exists, with the degree of self-governance distinguishing the two. Marie Byrdians are ruled by a mostly-benevolent King, who grants the populace the freedom to live their own lives but watches carefully for anyone to slip up.

There are two types of Membership of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land

Commonwealth realm - A Commonwealth realm is a sovereign state in which Sovereign of The Kingdom of Grant Island is the reigning Monarch and are Autonomous Communities within the Kingdom of Grant Island Empire, equal in status, in no way subordinate one to another in any aspect of their domestic or external affairs, though united by a common allegiance to the Crown, and freely associated as members of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land. An Micronation that has The Sovereign of the Kingdom of Grant Island as Head of state will automatically join the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land has a Commonwealth of Marie Byrd land realm and will follow Guidelines set out in this and any other act and Letters Patent for Commonwealth of Marie Byrd land and its realms.
A special member was a member of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land - A special member was a member of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land whose participation was limited in certain functions it is a status held by newly joined micronations, but A special member are not invited to attend Council of Prime Ministers of Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land Meetings or have Voting rights with in the grate Council of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land. They are, although limited in these respects, still considered members of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land. A Micronation wishing become A special member should Accept the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land principles and Demonstrate a commitment to democracy, the rule of law, good governance, and protecting human rights and equality of opportunity. The Use of Welsh, English, Spanish, Dutch, German as the languages of Commonwealth relations and Recognize the Sovereign of The Kingdom of Grant Island as Head of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land

Politics and government

In 2022 HM King Terrance restored the Absolute monarchy that was set up and taken without his permission in right of the government, Parliament and most importantly, the People of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land.

The Crown

The Commonwealth government, known as 'The Crown,' is the collection of institutions that includes Government, Parliament, and the Courts of Justice. As Head of State, HM the King is the physical representation of the Crown, and is part of the family that have represented the Crown since its inception. The Commonwealth is a Unitary parliamentary absolute monarchy that represents the people and HM the King, with the Prime Minister as the Head of Government.

The Crown & Parliament

Crown-in-Parliament, sometimes referred to as the King-in-Parliament, is a technical term of constitutional law in the Commonwealth realms that refers to the Crown in its legislative role, acting with the advice and consent of the parliament. Bills passed by the houses are sent to the sovereign, or governor-general, Lord lieutenant-governor, or Chief executive as His or Her representative, for Royal Assent, which, once granted, makes the bill into law; these primary acts of legislation are known as acts of parliament. An act may also provide for secondary legislation, which can be made by the Crown, subject to the simple approval, or the lack of disapproval, of Crown.

The Crown holds the right to pass its own legislation in relation to any matter the Crown feels it needs to these acts of law may be amended with Royal assent.

The Grant Council can exist out of Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land with an official function they are all appointed by The Monarch under letters patent of the Commonwealth The powers of Grate Council are:

The sovereign exercises executive authority by making Orders in Council upon the advice of the Council. Orders-in-Council, which are drafted by the government rather than by the sovereign, are secondary legislation and are used to make government regulations and to make government appointments.

Orders-in-Council are used to grant Royal Assent for Measures of the Grate Assembly for Special Admirative Regions, and laws passed to determine whether decisions made are appropriate to be implemented by the assigned minister. The Roles and powers of each Ministers & secretaries are further laid out in The Cabinet Standing Orders.

The Crown & Government

The Crown' refers to the functions of government and the civil service. A corporation sole, the Crown is the legal embodiment of executive, legislative, and judicial governance in the monarchy of each commonwealth realm.

The Monarch retains the ability to give a regular audience to both The Lord High Steward and Prime Minister during his or her term of office.

The Monarch gives a weekly audience to both The Lord High Steward and Prime Minister at which he has a right and a duty to express his views on Government matters

The royal prerogative includes the powers to appoint and dismiss ministers, regulate the civil service, issue passports, declare war, make peace, direct the actions of the military, and negotiate and ratify treaties, alliances, and international agreements.

The monarch remains constitutionally empowered to exercise the royal prerogative against the advice of both The Lord High Steward and Prime Minister or the cabinet,

The Crown & Member States

The Crown was considered to be indivisible with in The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd but with in the Member Realm's The Crown is considered separate in every Member Realm's. They are united only in their voluntary connection with the institution of the monarchy with each Member Realm are considered "equal in status, in no way subordinate one to another in any aspect of their domestic, though united by a common allegiance to the Crown" and the monarch is "equally, officially, and explicitly monarch of separate, autonomous realms"

The Crown has a Represented with in each independent Member Realm's

The Governor-General of The United Kingdom of Getz ice Self
The Governor-General of The United Kingdom Of Marshall Archipelago
The Governor-General of The United Kingdom of Marie Byrd
The Governor-General of The Special administrative regions of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land

From a cultural standpoint, the sovereign's name and image and other royal symbols unique to each autonomous realms are visible in the emblems and insignia of governmental institutions and militia.

Parliament of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land

Parliament of Marie Byrd Land, commonly known internationally as the Commonwealth Parliament and domestically simply as Parliament, is the supreme legislative body of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land, the Crown dependencies and the Overseas Territories. It alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all other political bodies in the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land and the overseas territories. Parliament is Tricameral Parliament but has three parts, consisting of the Sovereign (King-in-Parliament), The Parliament of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is responsible for decisions that affect the Micronation and its Legislation, Life Balance. It also has powers to make regulations “for the management and good government of the Micronation, and the property and affairs thereof.

The Parliament of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is the supreme legislature of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land,
The Parliament of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land usually meets Three Times a year to receive reports and make decisions on matters brought before it.

These can be as wide-ranging as: The Parliament of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is responsible for making laws and holding the Government accountable for its policies, actions, and spending. The Parliament of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land functions include forming a Government (Executive) from among its members. making new laws and updating old laws

Composition of The Parliament of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land

The Parliament of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land comprises three “Houses”. Although some changes only require an overall majority, most major changes require a majority in each house to be passed. The three orders consist of the:

The Parliament of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land has exclusive jurisdiction in a small number of areas. Most powers, however, are shared and both The Parliament of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land and State Parliaments are able to make laws for these matters. If there is conflicting law, the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land law takes precedence.

Member Realm Legislative councils

Each member Realm that Shares the Crown of Grant Island as its head of State has its own Legislative council of The Parliament of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land Legislative council are an appointed advisory body announced of both Citizens of that Micronation and Members of all Houses who's Citizenship is with in the Member Realm to advise the government on matters of interest of that Member Realm and to make laws regarding Devolved matters.

The legislative council of The United Kingdom of Getz Ice Self
The legislative council of The United Kingdom of Marshall Archipelago
The legislative council of The United Kingdom of Marie Byrd
The legislative council of The Special administrative region of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land

His Majesty's Government Of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land

The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is a Micronation under an Absolute monarchy. King Terrance I is the monarch and head of state of The Commonwealth as well as monarch of Three other independent Commonwealth nations.

The H.M Government of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land are split into four areas:

The Crown
Grate Offices of Sate - Ministers of the Crown
The Cabinet - The Crown Commissioners
Government Ministries

The Constitution of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is uncodified and consists mostly of a collection of disparate written sources, including statutes, judge-made case law and Special Administrative Region The Government of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land domestically referred to as His Majesty's Government is the central government of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land

The prime minister leads the government and selects all the other ministers for appointment by The Crown. The prime minister and their most senior ministers belong to the Crown commission's supreme decision-making committee.

Law and order

His Majesty's Court of Justice aim is "to run an efficient and effective courts and tribunals system, which enables the rule of law to be upheld and provides access to justice for all." The courts over which it has responsibility are:

Royal College of Justice

The Supreme Court
The Lord High Stewards Court
The Court of Chancery

Commonwealth Courts

The Court of Appeal of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land
The High Court of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land
The Crown Court of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land
Sheriff court of SAR of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land

Member state court

High Court of (Member state)
The Court of Great Sessions of (Member state)
The Court of petty sessions of (Member state)

all Laws are set out by Parliament and in the rights pf the people and the Crown.

Foreign relations

Foreign relations of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is controlled on the Crown on the advise of the Parliament and Cabinet member for Foreign Affairs The Crown Commissioner For Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is open to Forming to unions with other Micronations to share ideas of our Micronations to Find Inspiration in Every Turn.

Military

Has no army and a reserve army of about 12 men. Has one ship in its own Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, used only for ceremonial purposes.

Economy

The Marie Byrdian economy, worth 603 billion Grant Island Pounds a year, is led by industry, with significant contributions Average income is 44,709 Grant Island Pounds, and evenly distributed, with the richest citizens earning only 3.6 times as much as the poorest. The average income tax rate is 44.5%.

The Royal Bank of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land

The Royal Bank of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land formally The Royal Bank of The Kingdom of Grant Island provides a diverse investment solution to meet the evolving needs of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land. The Royal Bank of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is only a partner from the government and cannot deliver services to citizens. The Monarch Represented by Chief Executive and the Chief Secretary are responsible for the management of The Royal Bank of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land. The Royal Bank of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land publishes annual reports with a complete summary of all costs and expenses of the past year.

Currency

The currency used in the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is the Currency is the Grant island Pound (ie. GI£4.00). Generally, GSI£1 PED is equal to 25p GBP.

The Grant Island Pound is Issued by The Royal Bank of The Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land.

Culture and media

culture of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land is influenced by the Commonwealth's history as a developed state and a liberal democracy; its predominantly Buntolergy religious life; and its composition of two countries— The Kingdom of Grant Island, and the Special Administrative Region of the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land —each of which has distinct customs, cultures and symbolism. The wider culture of Europe has also influenced Commonwealth culture, and Humanism, Protestantism and representative democracy developed from broader Western culture.

Nobility & Titles

The Commonwealth honours system is a means of rewarding individuals' personal bravery, achievement, or service to the Commonwealth of Marie Byrd Land and the its Overseas Territories.