Constitution of Simhanistria

The Constitution of Simhanistria is the supreme law of Simhanistria . The document lays down the framework that demarcates fundamental political code, structure, procedures, powers, and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles, and the duties of citizens. It is the longest written national constitution in the world.

It imparts constitutional supremacy and was adopted by its people with a declaration in its preamble. Parliament cannot override the constitution.

It was adopted by the State Regency Council of Leonistria, the Provisional Government. The constitution replaced the Interim Constitution as the country's fundamental governing document, and the Provisional Government of Simhanistria became the Kingdom of Leonistria.

The constitution declares Simhanistria a sovereign, Tamil Hindu Absolute Monarchy based on Divine Right Theory, assures its citizens justice, equality, and liberty, and endeavors to promote fraternity. The King of Simhanistria personally drafted the constitution and passed it in the National Council and ratifed it.

Influence of other constitutions

Government	Influence
Brunei Darrussalam	Principles of Absolute Monarchy National Philosophy
Saudi Arabia	Head of the Holy Sites Crown Prince as First Deputy Prime Minister
United Kingdom	Parliamentary government Post of Prime Minister Concept of single citizenship Legislative procedure Rule of law Cabinet system The legislative speaker and their role Prerogative writ Parliamentary privilege Monarch as Defender of the Faith
United States	Bill of Rights (Fundamental rights) Written constitution Preamble to the Constitution The institution of the Supreme Court Removal of Supreme Court and High courts judges Independent judiciary and separation of powers Judicial review Equal protection under law
Ireland	Directive principles of state policy
Australia	Freedom of trade between states National legislative power to implement treaties, even on matters outside normal federal jurisdiction Concurrent List Provision of Joint Session of the Parliament Preamble terminology
France	Notions of liberté, égalité, fraternité (liberty, equality, fraternity) in the preamble The ideals of republic in the preamble
Canada	Quasi-federal government—a federal system with a strong central government Distribution of powers between the central and state governments Residual powers, retained by the central government Appointment of Governor of states by Centre Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
Soviet Union	Mandated planning commission to oversee economic development Ideals of justice (social, economic and political) in the preamble
Weimar Republic	Suspension of fundamental rights during emergency
Spain	Amendment procedure of the constitution
Japan	Procedure established by law Laws on which the Supreme Court functions

Structure

The Simhanistria n constitution is one of the world's longest for a sovereign nation. At its enactment, it had 380 articles in 15 Titles and 8 schedules. At about 52614 words.

The constitution's articles are grouped into the following parts:

1. 1. INVOCATION
   2. PREAMBLE
   3. PRELIMINARY TITLE  (sec. 1 to sec. 7)
   4. TITLE I. Fundamental Rights and Duties (sec. 8)
   5. CHAPTER 1.   Leonistrians and Aliens (sec. 9 to sec. 11)
   6. CHAPTER 2. Rights and Freedoms (sec. 12)
   7. Division 1. Fundamental Rights and Public Freedoms (sec. 13 to sec. 27)
   8. Division 2. Rights and Duties of Citizens (sec. 28 to sec. 36)
   9. CHAPTER 3. Principles governing Economic and Social Policy (sec. 37 to sec. 50)
   10. CHAPTER 4. Guarantee of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms (sec. 51 to sec. 53)
   11. CHAPTER 5. Suspension of Rights and Freedoms (sec. 54)
   12. TITLE II. The Crown (sec. 55 to sec. 64)
   13. CHAPTER 1. General Principles (sec. 55 to sec. 64)
   14. CHAPTER 2. The Royal Court (Sec. 65 to sec. 66 )
   15. CHAPTER 3. The Regency Council (sec. 67 to sec. 71)
   16. TITLE III. National Legislature
   17. CHAPTER 1. National Council (sec. 73  to sec. 83)
   18. CHAPTER 2. Legislation and Procedure in the National Council (sec. 84 to sec. 100)
   19. TITLE IV. Executive Branch
   20. CHAPTER 1. Executive Authority (sec. 102 to sec. 113)
   21. CHAPTER 2. Council of Ministers ( sec. 114 to sec. 125)
   22. CHAPTER 3. Civil Service (sec. 126  to sec. 132)
   23. Division 1. Administrative Tribunals
   24. TITLE V. Privy Council
   25. CHAPTER 1. Privy Council (sec. 133 to sec. 136)
   26. CHAPTER 2. Pardons Committee (secs. 137 & 138)
   27. Title VI. Economy & Finance (sec. 139 to sec. 161)
   28. TITLE VII. Central Judiciary  
   29. CHAPTER 1. General Principles (sec. 162 to sec. 172)
   30. CHAPTER 2. Supreme Court (sec. 173 to sec. 206)
   31. TITLE  VIII. Provinces  
   32. CHAPTER 1. General Principles (sec. 207 to sec. 211)
   33. CHAPTER 2. Governors of the Province (sec. 212 to sec. 226)
   34. CHAPTER 3. Provincial Legislatures (sec. 227  to sec. 265)
   35. CHAPTER 4. Legislative Powers of the Governor (sec. 266)  
   36. CHAPTER 5. The High Courts of the Provinces (sec. 267 to sec. 283)
   37. CHAPTER 6. The Subordinate Courts (sec. 284 to sec. 288)
   38. TITLE IX. Territorial Organisation of the Province  
   39. CHAPTER 1. General Principles (sec. 289 to sec. 291)
   40. CHAPTER 2. Municipalities (sec. 292 to sec. 292IR)
   41. CHAPTER 3. Villages (sec. 293 to sec. 293L)
   42. CHAPTER 4. Self-Governing Communities (sec. 294 to sec. 309)
   43. TITLE X. The Constitutional Court (sec. 310 to sec. 316)
   44. TITLE XI. Constitutional Amendments & Interpretation (sec. 317 to sec. 320)  
   45. TITLE XII.  State  Seal  (sec. 321)
   46. TITLE XIII. Miscellaneous (sec. 322 to sec. 329)
   47. TITLE XIV. Irrevocable & Unrepealable Provisions (sec. 330)
   48. TITLE XV. SCHEDULES
   49. 1st Schedule. National Flag/Coat Of Arms
   50. 2nd Schedule. Forms
   51. 3rd Schedule. Provisions Relating to the National Council (sec. 331 to sec. 338)
   52. 4th Schedule. List of Specified Offices
   53. FINAL PROVISION

Schedules

Schedules are lists in the constitution which categorise and tabulate bureaucratic activity and government policy.

Schedule	Article(s)	Description
First		National Flag & Coat of Arms
Second		Forms
Third	sec. 361-368	Provisions relating to the Senate.
Fourth		List of Specified Offices

Amendment

The sole power of amending or rewriting the constitution lays with the Sovereign who is advised by his/her privy councillors and members of the judicature.

Text of the Constitution

Constitution PDF & the Constitutional Council