Constitution of Knightowa
| Constitution of the State of Knightowa | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Original title | Constitution of Knightowa |
| Jurisdiction | Knightowa |
| Subordinate to | Constitution of Aumarea |
| Created | 21 May 2023 |
| Presented | 21 May 2023 |
| Ratified | 21 May 2023 |
| Date effective | 21 May 2023 |
| Government structure | |
| Branches | Three |
| Chambers | State Assembly |
| Executive | Governor |
| Judiciary | Supreme Court |
| History | |
| Amendments | 0 |
| Commissioned by | Federal Government |
| Author(s) | Luke Knight |
| Signatories | Luke Knight |
| Media type | Word Document |
 Constitution of Knightowa at English Wikisource | |
The Constitution of the State of Knightowa, commonly the Constitution of Knightowa, is a state constitution in the United Federation of Aumarea. The Knightowan constitution is subordinate to the Constitution of Aumarea and has jurisdiction over the State of Knightowa.
The constitution was ratified on 21 May 2023 and establishes the state government and their functions. The constitution establishes the unicameral State Assembly as the Knightowan legislature, it establishes the Governor of Knightowa as the state's head of government and leader of the executive branch of government, and the Supreme Court of Knightowa as the judicial branch of the state government.
History
The constitution was commissioned by the Federal Government of Aumarea on 21 May 2023. President Luke Knight then spent the afternoon of the 21 May developing and writing the constitution. It was the first Aumarean state constitution to be passed.
Judicial Review
The Supreme Court of Knightowa relies to some extent on the state's constitution. The state's Supreme Court is charged with enforcing the state constitution, keeping it in accordance with federal law and the federal constitution. The Supreme Court also ensures that all state laws comply with the both the state and federal constitutions.
The constitution also outlines how members of the state Supreme Court are appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the State Assembly.
Amending Process
The Knightowan constitution outlines that amendments require a two-thirds majority to pass in the State Assembly, as well as assent from the State Governor. It also permits for citizens of the state to petition the state government to amend the constitution.