Democritus Regional Senate (Democritus Only)

[Democritus Founder]

DRS Proposal 6: Adopt the Democritus Capital Territory Flag

Noting that the DRS has established Democritus City, Democritus Capital Territory, as the capital of the region, home to this Senate.

Further noting that this territory has not yet been granted a National Flag.

Confirming international support for Flag Finalist One, designed by Losconia, following a regional referendum.

Hereby recognizes Flag Finalist One as the National Flag of Democritus Capital Territory

AYES: New Metropolitan France, Fridur, Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet, Losconia, Razotia, The Grand Restored Russian Empire, The Underground Movement Union, Gyrenaica.

NAYS:

[New Metropolitan France]

"The NMF Delegation hereby votes in favor of adopting this proposal."

[Fridur]

A Yes for Fridur.

[Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet]

DRS Proposal 6: Adopt the Democritus Capital Territory Flag

Noting that the DRS has established Democritus City, Democritus Capital Territory, as the capital of the region, home to this Senate.

Further noting that this territory has not yet been granted a National Flag.

Confirming international support for Flag Finalist One, designed by Losconia, following a regional referendum.

Hereby recognizes Flag Finalist One as the National Flag of Democritus Capital Territory

AYES: New Metropolitan France, Fridur.

NAYS:

The 3rd Fleet Delegation approves this proposal and declares their support for it.

[Losconia]

DRS Proposal 6: Adopt the Democritus Capital Territory Flag

Noting that the DRS has established Democritus City, Democritus Capital Territory, as the capital of the region, home to this Senate.

Further noting that this territory has not yet been granted a National Flag.

Confirming international support for Flag Finalist One, designed by Losconia, following a regional referendum.

Hereby recognizes Flag Finalist One as the National Flag of Democritus Capital Territory

AYES: New Metropolitan France, Fridur, Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet.

NAYS:

Oooooooos Ja, Endorsed Ja?

[Razotia]

Razotia calls Aye

[The Grand Restored Russian Empire]

The Grand Russian Imperial Delegation humbly accept and endorse this proposal.

[The Underground Movement Union]

DRS Proposal 6: Adopt the Democritus Capital Territory Flag

Noting that the DRS has established Democritus City, Democritus Capital Territory, as the capital of the region, home to this Senate.

Further noting that this territory has not yet been granted a National Flag.

Confirming international support for Flag Finalist One, designed by Losconia, following a regional referendum.

Hereby recognizes Flag Finalist One as the National Flag of Democritus Capital Territory

AYES: New Metropolitan France, Fridur, Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet, Losconia.

NAYS:

Endorsed

[Gyrenaica]

The Federative. Socialist Republic of Gyrenaica endorses this.

[Democritus Founder]

The Proposal has passed!

[New Metropolitan France]

DRS Proposal 7: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 2

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus, and has the power to amend this Constitution.

Further noting that some nations within Democritus do not meet the definition of 'Native' as specified within the Constitution.

Acknowledging that these nations, although not natives, play active roles within the region.

Hereby Amends Section 1: Citizens, of the Democritus Constitution to have the following addition:

The Democritus Regional Government may vote to grant non-native states 'Honorary Native' citizenship, carrying with it the same rights as ordinary natives. Honorary Citizenship of a state may be overturned if the Senate votes for it, or the Founder suspends this status due to a regional security risk.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Singaporean Federation, Fridur, Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet, Losconia, The Underground Movement Union, The Grand Restored Russian Empire, Empire of the United Kingdom.

NAYS:

OOC: Basically this grants people who send puppets to our region who are active in our affairs the same rights as citizens if granted by the Regional Government.

[The Singaporean Federation]

DRS Proposal 7: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 2

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus, and has the power to amend this Constitution.

Further noting that some nations within Democritus do not meet the definition of 'Native' as specified within the Constitution.

Acknowledging that these nations, although not natives, play active roles within the region.

Hereby Amends Section 1: Citizens, of the Democritus Constitution to have the following addition:

The Democritus Regional Government may vote to grant non-native states 'Honorary Native' citizenship, carrying with it the same rights as ordinary natives. Honorary Citizenship of a state may be overturned if the Senate votes for it, or the Founder suspends this status due to a regional security risk.

AYES: New Metropolitan France.

NAYS:

OOC: Basically this grants people who send puppets to our region who are active in our affairs the same rights as citizens if granted by the Regional Government.

Endorsed

[Fridur]

Aye

[Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet]

DRS Proposal 7: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 2

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus, and has the power to amend this Constitution.

Further noting that some nations within Democritus do not meet the definition of 'Native' as specified within the Constitution.

Acknowledging that these nations, although not natives, play active roles within the region.

Hereby Amends Section 1: Citizens, of the Democritus Constitution to have the following addition:

The Democritus Regional Government may vote to grant non-native states 'Honorary Native' citizenship, carrying with it the same rights as ordinary natives. Honorary Citizenship of a state may be overturned if the Senate votes for it, or the Founder suspends this status due to a regional security risk.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Singaporean Federation, Fridur.

NAYS:

OOC: Basically this grants people who send puppets to our region who are active in our affairs the same rights as citizens if granted by the Regional Government.

Endorsed - I'm assuming it refers to me

[New Metropolitan France]

DRS Proposal 7: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 2

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus, and has the power to amend this Constitution.

Further noting that some nations within Democritus do not meet the definition of 'Native' as specified within the Constitution.

Acknowledging that these nations, although not natives, play active roles within the region.

Hereby Amends Section 1: Citizens, of the Democritus Constitution to have the following addition:

The Democritus Regional Government may vote to grant non-native states 'Honorary Native' citizenship, carrying with it the same rights as ordinary natives. Honorary Citizenship of a state may be overturned if the Senate votes for it, or the Founder suspends this status due to a regional security risk.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Singaporean Federation, Fridur.

NAYS:

OOC: Basically this grants people who send puppets to our region who are active in our affairs the same rights as citizens if granted by the Regional Government.

Endorsed - I'm assuming it refers to me

You would definitely be the first considered

[Losconia]

DRS Proposal 7: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 2

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus, and has the power to amend this Constitution.

Further noting that some nations within Democritus do not meet the definition of 'Native' as specified within the Constitution.

Acknowledging that these nations, although not natives, play active roles within the region.

Hereby Amends Section 1: Citizens, of the Democritus Constitution to have the following addition:

The Democritus Regional Government may vote to grant non-native states 'Honorary Native' citizenship, carrying with it the same rights as ordinary natives. Honorary Citizenship of a state may be overturned if the Senate votes for it, or the Founder suspends this status due to a regional security risk.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Singaporean Federation, Fridur, Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet.

Endorsed! !!!!!!!

NAYS:

OOC: Basically this grants people who send puppets to our region who are active in our affairs the same rights as citizens if granted by the Regional Government.

[Empire of the United Kingdom]

DRS Proposal 7: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 2

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus, and has the power to amend this Constitution.

Further noting that some nations within Democritus do not meet the definition of 'Native' as specified within the Constitution.

Acknowledging that these nations, although not natives, play active roles within the region.

Hereby Amends Section 1: Citizens, of the Democritus Constitution to have the following addition:

The Democritus Regional Government may vote to grant non-native states 'Honorary Native' citizenship, carrying with it the same rights as ordinary natives. Honorary Citizenship of a state may be overturned if the Senate votes for it, or the Founder suspends this status due to a regional security risk.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Singaporean Federation, Fridur, Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet, Losconia.

NAYS:Empire of the United Kingdom

Nay.

[The Underground Movement Union]

DRS Proposal 7: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 2

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus, and has the power to amend this Constitution.

Further noting that some nations within Democritus do not meet the definition of 'Native' as specified within the Constitution.

Acknowledging that these nations, although not natives, play active roles within the region.

Hereby Amends Section 1: Citizens, of the Democritus Constitution to have the following addition:

The Democritus Regional Government may vote to grant non-native states 'Honorary Native' citizenship, carrying with it the same rights as ordinary natives. Honorary Citizenship of a state may be overturned if the Senate votes for it, or the Founder suspends this status due to a regional security risk.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Singaporean Federation, Fridur, Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet, Losconia.

NAYS: Empire of the United Kingdom

OOC: Basically this grants people who send puppets to our region who are active in our affairs the same rights as citizens if granted by the Regional Government.

This amendment could be abused, but for now, endorsed.

[New Metropolitan France]

DRS Proposal 7: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 2

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus, and has the power to amend this Constitution.

Further noting that some nations within Democritus do not meet the definition of 'Native' as specified within the Constitution.

Acknowledging that these nations, although not natives, play active roles within the region.

Hereby Amends Section 1: Citizens, of the Democritus Constitution to have the following addition:

The Democritus Regional Government may vote to grant non-native states 'Honorary Native' citizenship, carrying with it the same rights as ordinary natives. Honorary Citizenship of a state may be overturned if the Senate votes for it, or the Founder suspends this status due to a regional security risk.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Singaporean Federation, Fridur, Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet, Losconia.

NAYS: Empire of the United Kingdom

OOC: Basically this grants people who send puppets to our region who are active in our affairs the same rights as citizens if granted by the Regional Government.

This amendment could be abused, but for now, endorsed.

I shall add your endorsement, however am also interested to hear your concerns. How do you think this could be abused? We would be more than willing to edit it.

[The Grand Restored Russian Empire]

Aye

[American SSR]

Aye

[New Metropolitan France]

Passed!

[New Metropolitan France]

The NMF Representative addressed the regional senate. "Ladies and Gentlemen, New Metropolitan France has grown concerned about several flaws within the regional Constitution, and hereby wishes to propose this amendment. The amendment is of paramount importance, and so we ask that you all consider it carefully before casting your votes. Questions are invited, and should any section of this amendment not meet your satisfaction we ask that you inform us which part of the bill is not satisfactory."

DRS Proposal 8: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 3

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus, and has the power to amend the regional Constitution.

Further noting that the Constitution contains many serious flaws with threaten the legitimacy of elections and the native status of citizens, among other flaws.

1. Defines all Democritus Natives as nations who consider Democritus to be their home region, and are represented by their main nation rather than puppet states/vassals.
2. Democritus Natives are recognized as sovereign states. Each Nation has the right of self-determination in their domestic policies, so long as they do not contravene Bills passed by the Democritus Regional Senate and breach the spirit or text of this Constitution.
3. Native nations have the right to be treated and protected equally under the law.
4. All Democritus Natives have the right to hold both 'executive' and 'non-executive' government positions (Excluding the Position of Founder).
5. Only Democritus Founder may grant non-natives 'Honorary Citizenship'. Honorary Citizenship is defined as non-natives granted full protection and rights under the law, excluding the right to hold an 'executive' government office. Honorary Citizenship of a state may be overturned if the Regional Senate votes for it, or the Founder suspends this status due to a regional security risk.
6. All nations, including natives, honorary citizens, and non-natives shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression, subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by law which do not violate the spirit or text of this Constitution (see Basic Laws of Democritus).
7. All nations, including natives, honorary citizens, and non-natives must abide by all laws passed by the Democritus Regional Senate and not breach the spirit or text of this Constitution. Any state that knowingly breaches DRS Bills and or this Constitution, and evidence of this is provided, is required to rectify their breach, appeal this judgment, or face ejection.
8. Non-Natives may not run for either executive or non-executive government positions, may not vote, and may not take part in DRS Debates.

1. The Democritus Regional Senate is where Democritus Natives and Honorary Citizens may send a national representative to participate in Democritus lawmaking.
2. National Representatives may propose and debate legislation in the Democritus Regional Senate, with a majority of half voting in favor of a resolution resulting in the adoption of the new/amended law.
3. Passed Bills may be Repealed.
4. Should proposed legislation not reach Quorum within one week, it shall be removed from the floor.

Founder

2 III) No such ejection shall be grounds for immediately voiding a nation's status as Democritus Native or Honorary Citizen, which will only expire should they permanently reside in another region or their appeal fails.
2 IV) In the event of an ejection of a non-native, an appeal is also entitled to them.
4. The Founder Account can appoint leaders of the Democritus Sovereign Army and RMB Officers.
Clause 5 is STRUCK OUT for the possibility that the foreign affairs minister is unable to conduct their duties (ie goes inactive for a period of time)

The World Assembly Delegate of Democritus

1. The WA Delegate shall serve as the representative of Democritus in the World Assembly, and is selected by winning the popular vote in a regional election.
3. The Delegate of Democritus and Democritus Sovereign Army should attempt to refound the region should this occur.

1. Defines 'executive' as a position that possesses the power to access regional control settings.
2. Defines 'non-executive' as a position that does not have access to regional controls.
3. Elections for all executive government positions (excluding the Founder and Founder-appointed positions) will last for two days, and be held every month.
4. Elections for all non-executive government positions (excluding Founder-appointed positions) will last for two days, and be held every month.
5. All Democritus Natives and Honorary Citizens may vote in these elections.
6. Non-Natives are unable to vote in these elections.
7. Any vote rigging or other election fraud is classified a a coup attempt. Coup attempts are hereby declared illegal by this constitution.

Hereby also repeals the recently passed DRS Proposal 7: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 2

AYES: New Metropolitan France, Empire of the United Kingdom, Fridur, Losconia, The Underground Movement Union, The Grand Restored Russian Empire, Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet, The Singaporean Federation.

NAYS:

[Empire of the United Kingdom]

DRS Proposal 7: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 2

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus, and has the power to amend this Constitution.

Further noting that some nations within Democritus do not meet the definition of 'Native' as specified within the Constitution.

Acknowledging that these nations, although not natives, play active roles within the region.

Hereby Amends Section 1: Citizens, of the Democritus Constitution to have the following addition:

The Democritus Regional Government may vote to grant non-native states 'Honorary Native' citizenship, carrying with it the same rights as ordinary natives. Honorary Citizenship of a state may be overturned if the Senate votes for it, or the Founder suspends this status due to a regional security risk.

AYES: New Metropolitan France, The Singaporean Federation, Fridur, Imperial RiverCorps Armada 3rd Fleet, Losconia, The Underground Movement Union, The Grand Restored Russian Empire, Empire of the United Kingdom.

NAYS:

OOC: Basically this grants people who send puppets to our region who are active in our affairs the same rights as citizens if granted by the Regional Government.

I changed my mind. -_-

[Empire of the United Kingdom]

The NMF Representative addressed the regional senate. "Ladies and Gentlemen, New Metropolitan France has grown concerned about several flaws within the regional Constitution, and hereby wishes to propose this amendment. The amendment is of paramount importance, and so we ask that you all consider it carefully before casting your votes. Questions are invited, and should any section of this amendment not meet your satisfaction we ask that you inform us which part of the bill is not satisfactory."

DRS Proposal 8: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 3

Noting that the DRS has been established and recognized as the legislative branch of government for Democritus, and has the power to amend the regional Constitution.

Further noting that the Constitution contains many serious flaws with threaten the legitimacy of elections and the native status of citizens, among other flaws.

1. Defines all Democritus Natives as nations who consider Democritus to be their home region, and are represented by their main nation rather than puppet states/vassals.
2. Democritus Natives are recognized as sovereign states. Each Nation has the right of self-determination in their domestic policies, so long as they do not contravene Bills passed by the Democritus Regional Senate and breach the spirit or text of this Constitution.
3. Native nations have the right to be treated and protected equally under the law.
4. All Democritus Natives have the right to hold both 'executive' and 'non-executive' government positions (Excluding the Position of Founder).
5. Only Democritus Founder may grant non-natives 'Honorary Citizenship'. Honorary Citizenship is defined as non-natives granted full protection and rights under the law, excluding the right to hold an 'executive' government office. Honorary Citizenship of a state may be overturned if the Regional Senate votes for it, or the Founder suspends this status due to a regional security risk.
6. All nations, including natives, honorary citizens, and non-natives shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression, subject to reasonable restrictions imposed by law which do not violate the spirit or text of this Constitution (see Basic Laws of Democritus).
7. All nations, including natives, honorary citizens, and non-natives must abide by all laws passed by the Democritus Regional Senate and not breach the spirit or text of this Constitution. Any state that knowingly breaches DRS Bills and or this Constitution, and evidence of this is provided, is required to rectify their breach, appeal this judgment, or face ejection.
8. Non-Natives may not run for either executive or non-executive government positions, may not vote, and may not take part in DRS Debates.

1. The Democritus Regional Senate is where Democritus Natives and Honorary Citizens may send a national representative to participate in Democritus lawmaking.
2. National Representatives may propose and debate legislation in the Democritus Regional Senate, with a majority of half voting in favor of a resolution resulting in the adoption of the new/amended law.
3. Passed Bills may be Repealed.
4. Should proposed legislation not reach Quorum within one week, it shall be removed from the floor.

Founder

2 III) No such ejection shall be grounds for immediately voiding a nation's status as Democritus Native or Honorary Citizen, which will only expire should they permanently reside in another region or their appeal fails.
2 IV) In the event of an ejection of a non-native, an appeal is also entitled to them.
4. The Founder Account can appoint leaders of the Democritus Sovereign Army and RMB Officers.
Clause 5 is STRUCK OUT for the possibility that the foreign affairs minister is unable to conduct their duties (ie goes inactive for a period of time)

The World Assembly Delegate of Democritus

1. The WA Delegate shall serve as the representative of Democritus in the World Assembly, and is selected by winning the popular vote in a regional election.
3. The Delegate of Democritus and Democritus Sovereign Army should attempt to refound the region should this occur.

1. Defines 'executive' as a position that possesses the power to access regional control settings.
2. Defines 'non-executive' as a position that does not have access to regional controls.
3. Elections for all executive government positions (excluding the Founder and Founder-appointed positions) will last for two days, and be held every month.
4. Elections for all non-executive government positions (excluding Founder-appointed positions) will last for two days, and be held every month.
5. All Democritus Natives and Honorary Citizens may vote in these elections.
6. Non-Natives are unable to vote in these elections.
7. Any vote rigging or other election fraud is classified a a coup attempt. Coup attempts are hereby declared illegal by this constitution.

Hereby also repeals the recently passed DRS Proposal 7: Democritus Constitutional Amendment 2

AYES: New Metropolitan France, Empire of the united kingdom.

NAYS: