United States of Mars
03-04-2005, 12:38
I've created a Proposal for a UN constitution. Well actually it's so long that I've had to split it into 5 parts. I'll put it all as one below. Delegates, please read it and tell me what you think. Then please approve it. Remember to approve all 5 parts of it!
We The Citizens Of The United Nations In Order To Establish A Peaceful, Safe And Free Future Do Accept Freely The Constitution Of The United Nations.
ARTICLE 1
Section 1
The United Nations and United Nation Officials will accept United Nation Members States providing that they conform to decisions. United Nations Member States must conform to all rules put forward by United Nation Officials.
Section 2
United Nations Member States have the right to endorse any other United Nations Member State and will have the ability to give one endorsement to each United Nations Member. Each day, the United Nations Member in each region with the most endorsements will be elected as United Nations Regional Delegate.
Section 3
United Nations Regional Delegates are the United Nations representatives for their region in the United Nations. Each delegate will also have the opportunity to vote for Proposals submitted by United Nations Members.
Section 4
United Nations Members with at least two endorsements have the right to submit any proposal they wish to provided that it conforms to United Nations rules and does not conflict with any previous United Nations Resolutions. Proposals need six percent of the United Nations Regional Delegates to accept it before it can be accepted.
Section 5
United Nations Members also have the right to repeal previously made resolutions made by any United Nations Members. A repeal follows the same conventions as a United Nations Proposal. If the repeal is successful then the Resolution being repealed will be overruled.
Section 6
Proposals which are accepted by six percent of United Nations Regional Delegates will go to vote. Every United Nations Member State may vote on the resolution and they will have one vote. They will be able to vote in favour or against the resolution. United Nations Regional Delegates will have one vote as well as one additional vote for every United States Member State which endorsed them in their region.
Section 7
If a proposal gets majority vote in favour of it then it will be accepted and made an Official Resolution of the united Nations and all United Nations Members will be made to enforce that resolution in their nation
ARTCLE 2
Section 1
Each United Nations Member State has the right to choose which political system or systems they use without being attacked or persecuted by other Nations of a similar or dissimilar political system.
Section 2
ANARCHY is the term given to a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority.
Section 3
COMMONWEALTH is the term given to a nation, state, or other political entity founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good.
Section 4
COMMUNISM is the term given to a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single - often authoritarian - party holds power; state controls are imposed with the elimination of private ownership of property or capital while claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all goods are equally shared by the people.
Section 5
CENFEDERACY is the term given to a union by compact or treaty between states, provinces, or territories, that creates a central government with limited powers; the constituent entities retain supreme authority over all matters except those delegated to the central government.
Section 6
CONSTITUTIONAL is the term given to a government by or operating under an authoritative document (constitution) that sets forth the system of fundamental laws and principles that determines the nature, functions, and limits of that government.
Section 7
CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY is the term given to a form of government in which the sovereign power of the people is spelled out in a governing constitution.
Section 8
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY is the term given to a system of government in which a monarch is guided by a constitution whereby his/her rights, duties, and responsibilities are spelled out in written law or by custom.
Section 9
DEMOCRACY is the term given to a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, but which is usually exercised indirectly through a system of representation and delegated authority periodically renewed.
Section 10
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC is the term given to a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them.
Section 11
DICTATORSHIP is the term given to a form of government in which a ruler or small clique wields absolute power and is not restricted by a constitution or laws.
Section 12
ECCLESIASTICAL is the term given to a government administrated by a church.
Section 13
FEDERAL is the term given to a form of government in which sovereign power is formally divided - usually by means of a constitution - between a central authority and a number of constituent regions (states, colonies, or provinces) so that each region retains some management of its internal affairs; differs from a confederacy in that the central government exerts influence directly upon both individuals as well as upon the regional units.
Section 14
FEDERAL REPUBLIC is the term given to a state in which the powers of the central government are restricted and in which the component parts (states, colonies, or provinces) retain a degree of self-government; ultimate sovereign power rests with the voters who chose their governmental representatives.
Section 15
MOAISM is the term given to the theory and practice of Marxism-Leninism developed in China by Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-tung), which states that a continuous revolution is necessary if the leaders of a communist state are to keep in touch with the people.
Section 16
MARXISM is the term given to the political, economic, and social principles espoused by 19th century economist Karl Marx; he viewed the struggle of workers as a progression of historical forces that would proceed from a class struggle of the proletariat (workers) exploited by capitalists (business owners), to a socialist "dictatorship of the proletariat," to, finally, a classless society - communism.
Section 17
MARXISM-LENINISM is the term given to an expanded form of communism developed by Lenin from doctrines of Karl Marx; Lenin saw imperialism as the final stage of capitalism and shifted the focus of workers' struggle from developed to underdeveloped countries.
Section 18
MONARCHY is the term given to a government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns over a state or territory, usually for life and by hereditary right; the monarch may be either a sole absolute ruler or a sovereign - such as a king, queen, or prince - with constitutionally limited authority.
Section 19
OLIGARCHY is the term given to a government in which control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power.
Parliamentary Democracy - a political system in which the legislature (parliament) selects the government - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor along with the cabinet ministers - according to party strength as expressed in elections; by this system, the government acquires a dual responsibility: to the people as well as to the parliament.
Section 20
PARLIAMENTARY GOVERMENT is the term given to a government in which members of an executive branch (the cabinet and its leader - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor) are nominated to their positions by a legislature or parliament, and are directly responsible to it; this type of government can be dissolved at will by the parliament (legislature) by means of a no confidence vote or the leader of the cabinet may dissolve the parliament if it can no longer function.
Section 21
PARLIAMENTARY MONARCHY - a state headed by a monarch who is not actively involved in policy formation or implementation (i.e., the exercise of sovereign powers by a monarch in a ceremonial capacity); true governmental leadership is carried out by a cabinet and its head - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor - who are drawn from a legislature (parliament).
Section 22
REPUBLIC is the term given to a representative democracy in which the people's elected deputies (representatives), not the people themselves, vote on legislation.
Section 23
SOCIALISM is the term given to a government in which the means of planning, producing, and distributing goods is controlled by a central government that theoretically seeks a more just and equitable distribution of property and labour.
Section 24
Sultanate - similar to a monarchy, but a government in which the supreme power is in the hands of a sultan (the head of a Muslim state); the sultan may be an absolute ruler or a sovereign with constitutionally limited authority.
Section 25
THEOCRACY is the term given to a form of government in which a Deity is recognised as the supreme civil ruler, but the Deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities (bishops, mullahs, etc.); a government subject to religious authority.
Section 26
TOTALITARIAN is the term given to a government that seeks to subordinate the individual to the state by controlling not only all political and economic matters, but also the attitudes, values, and beliefs of its population.
Section 27
Any Nation State may make any variations of the above political systems and modify them in any way they wish. Nation States may even create new political systems, however any Nation State without a Political System is an Anarchy.
Section 28
In Accordance with United Nations Resolution #8, all citizens in United Nations Member States have the right to some variety of self-rule and any government types which do not follow those guidelines are unlawful and are not permitted in the United Nations.
ARTICLE 3
Section 1
All citizens of United Nations Member States are required to follow the laws, which are set out by the United Nations, and each Nation’s individual laws.
Section 2
The leader of each State can, at their discretion, allow any citizen a temporary or permanent pardon from these laws at any time without reason or explanation.
Section 3
Any citizens who is believed to have broken law, apart from those persons in Article 3 Section 2, should be arrested by law enforcement officers provided that they have sufficient evidence.
Section 3a
All citizens have the right to remain silent in custody.
Section 3b
All citizens have the right to legal representation. If they cannot afford legal representation then the state must provide it for them.
Section 3c
Any evidence the citizens give may be used against them in a court of law.
Section 4
Any citizen who is arrested in a United Nations Member State shall be held in custody for a maximum of 73 hours without charge. After that period, they must be charged or released.
Section 5
If necessary, any arrested citizen may be held for a further 42 hours upon appeal by Law Enforcement Officials to a Court of Law.
Section 6
After a citizen has been charged with a crime they shall be given a fair trial under United Nations Resolution #21 with a defence, a prosecution, a jury of at least 10 legal adults and a judge. All trials will be public and shall be recorded with video recording technology.
Section 7
All defendants are innocent until proven guilty.
Section 7a
The defendant may plead guilty or innocent.
Section 8
Once all prosecution and defence witnesses have been used, the jury must make an unbiased decision of whether the defendant is Guilty as Charged or Innocent.
Section 8a
In murder, terrorism or treason cases, the jury must make a unanimous decision of either guilty or not guilty.
Section 8b
In any cases which are not murder, terrorism or treason, a majority decision of innocent or guilty is needed.
Section 9
If the defendant is found innocent then they are free to leave and they will be acquitted of the crime.
Section 10
If the defendant is found guilty then they must be given a punishment decided by the judge.
Section 10a
No person may be given the sentence of death or execution. Neither can they be given a sentence, which would physically or mentally harm them.
Sentence 10b
All defendants found guilty of murder, terrorism or treason must be given a sentence of life imprisonment. This sentence must mean that the defendant will spend the rest of their natural Human life in prison.
Section 11
All citizens have the right of appeal and they may appeal as many times as they find necessary.
We The Citizens Of The United Nations In Order To Establish A Peaceful, Safe And Free Future Do Accept Freely The Constitution Of The United Nations.
ARTICLE 1
Section 1
The United Nations and United Nation Officials will accept United Nation Members States providing that they conform to decisions. United Nations Member States must conform to all rules put forward by United Nation Officials.
Section 2
United Nations Member States have the right to endorse any other United Nations Member State and will have the ability to give one endorsement to each United Nations Member. Each day, the United Nations Member in each region with the most endorsements will be elected as United Nations Regional Delegate.
Section 3
United Nations Regional Delegates are the United Nations representatives for their region in the United Nations. Each delegate will also have the opportunity to vote for Proposals submitted by United Nations Members.
Section 4
United Nations Members with at least two endorsements have the right to submit any proposal they wish to provided that it conforms to United Nations rules and does not conflict with any previous United Nations Resolutions. Proposals need six percent of the United Nations Regional Delegates to accept it before it can be accepted.
Section 5
United Nations Members also have the right to repeal previously made resolutions made by any United Nations Members. A repeal follows the same conventions as a United Nations Proposal. If the repeal is successful then the Resolution being repealed will be overruled.
Section 6
Proposals which are accepted by six percent of United Nations Regional Delegates will go to vote. Every United Nations Member State may vote on the resolution and they will have one vote. They will be able to vote in favour or against the resolution. United Nations Regional Delegates will have one vote as well as one additional vote for every United States Member State which endorsed them in their region.
Section 7
If a proposal gets majority vote in favour of it then it will be accepted and made an Official Resolution of the united Nations and all United Nations Members will be made to enforce that resolution in their nation
ARTCLE 2
Section 1
Each United Nations Member State has the right to choose which political system or systems they use without being attacked or persecuted by other Nations of a similar or dissimilar political system.
Section 2
ANARCHY is the term given to a condition of lawlessness or political disorder brought about by the absence of governmental authority.
Section 3
COMMONWEALTH is the term given to a nation, state, or other political entity founded on law and united by a compact of the people for the common good.
Section 4
COMMUNISM is the term given to a system of government in which the state plans and controls the economy and a single - often authoritarian - party holds power; state controls are imposed with the elimination of private ownership of property or capital while claiming to make progress toward a higher social order in which all goods are equally shared by the people.
Section 5
CENFEDERACY is the term given to a union by compact or treaty between states, provinces, or territories, that creates a central government with limited powers; the constituent entities retain supreme authority over all matters except those delegated to the central government.
Section 6
CONSTITUTIONAL is the term given to a government by or operating under an authoritative document (constitution) that sets forth the system of fundamental laws and principles that determines the nature, functions, and limits of that government.
Section 7
CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY is the term given to a form of government in which the sovereign power of the people is spelled out in a governing constitution.
Section 8
CONSTITUTIONAL MONARCHY is the term given to a system of government in which a monarch is guided by a constitution whereby his/her rights, duties, and responsibilities are spelled out in written law or by custom.
Section 9
DEMOCRACY is the term given to a form of government in which the supreme power is retained by the people, but which is usually exercised indirectly through a system of representation and delegated authority periodically renewed.
Section 10
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC is the term given to a state in which the supreme power rests in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them.
Section 11
DICTATORSHIP is the term given to a form of government in which a ruler or small clique wields absolute power and is not restricted by a constitution or laws.
Section 12
ECCLESIASTICAL is the term given to a government administrated by a church.
Section 13
FEDERAL is the term given to a form of government in which sovereign power is formally divided - usually by means of a constitution - between a central authority and a number of constituent regions (states, colonies, or provinces) so that each region retains some management of its internal affairs; differs from a confederacy in that the central government exerts influence directly upon both individuals as well as upon the regional units.
Section 14
FEDERAL REPUBLIC is the term given to a state in which the powers of the central government are restricted and in which the component parts (states, colonies, or provinces) retain a degree of self-government; ultimate sovereign power rests with the voters who chose their governmental representatives.
Section 15
MOAISM is the term given to the theory and practice of Marxism-Leninism developed in China by Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-tung), which states that a continuous revolution is necessary if the leaders of a communist state are to keep in touch with the people.
Section 16
MARXISM is the term given to the political, economic, and social principles espoused by 19th century economist Karl Marx; he viewed the struggle of workers as a progression of historical forces that would proceed from a class struggle of the proletariat (workers) exploited by capitalists (business owners), to a socialist "dictatorship of the proletariat," to, finally, a classless society - communism.
Section 17
MARXISM-LENINISM is the term given to an expanded form of communism developed by Lenin from doctrines of Karl Marx; Lenin saw imperialism as the final stage of capitalism and shifted the focus of workers' struggle from developed to underdeveloped countries.
Section 18
MONARCHY is the term given to a government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of a monarch who reigns over a state or territory, usually for life and by hereditary right; the monarch may be either a sole absolute ruler or a sovereign - such as a king, queen, or prince - with constitutionally limited authority.
Section 19
OLIGARCHY is the term given to a government in which control is exercised by a small group of individuals whose authority generally is based on wealth or power.
Parliamentary Democracy - a political system in which the legislature (parliament) selects the government - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor along with the cabinet ministers - according to party strength as expressed in elections; by this system, the government acquires a dual responsibility: to the people as well as to the parliament.
Section 20
PARLIAMENTARY GOVERMENT is the term given to a government in which members of an executive branch (the cabinet and its leader - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor) are nominated to their positions by a legislature or parliament, and are directly responsible to it; this type of government can be dissolved at will by the parliament (legislature) by means of a no confidence vote or the leader of the cabinet may dissolve the parliament if it can no longer function.
Section 21
PARLIAMENTARY MONARCHY - a state headed by a monarch who is not actively involved in policy formation or implementation (i.e., the exercise of sovereign powers by a monarch in a ceremonial capacity); true governmental leadership is carried out by a cabinet and its head - a prime minister, premier, or chancellor - who are drawn from a legislature (parliament).
Section 22
REPUBLIC is the term given to a representative democracy in which the people's elected deputies (representatives), not the people themselves, vote on legislation.
Section 23
SOCIALISM is the term given to a government in which the means of planning, producing, and distributing goods is controlled by a central government that theoretically seeks a more just and equitable distribution of property and labour.
Section 24
Sultanate - similar to a monarchy, but a government in which the supreme power is in the hands of a sultan (the head of a Muslim state); the sultan may be an absolute ruler or a sovereign with constitutionally limited authority.
Section 25
THEOCRACY is the term given to a form of government in which a Deity is recognised as the supreme civil ruler, but the Deity's laws are interpreted by ecclesiastical authorities (bishops, mullahs, etc.); a government subject to religious authority.
Section 26
TOTALITARIAN is the term given to a government that seeks to subordinate the individual to the state by controlling not only all political and economic matters, but also the attitudes, values, and beliefs of its population.
Section 27
Any Nation State may make any variations of the above political systems and modify them in any way they wish. Nation States may even create new political systems, however any Nation State without a Political System is an Anarchy.
Section 28
In Accordance with United Nations Resolution #8, all citizens in United Nations Member States have the right to some variety of self-rule and any government types which do not follow those guidelines are unlawful and are not permitted in the United Nations.
ARTICLE 3
Section 1
All citizens of United Nations Member States are required to follow the laws, which are set out by the United Nations, and each Nation’s individual laws.
Section 2
The leader of each State can, at their discretion, allow any citizen a temporary or permanent pardon from these laws at any time without reason or explanation.
Section 3
Any citizens who is believed to have broken law, apart from those persons in Article 3 Section 2, should be arrested by law enforcement officers provided that they have sufficient evidence.
Section 3a
All citizens have the right to remain silent in custody.
Section 3b
All citizens have the right to legal representation. If they cannot afford legal representation then the state must provide it for them.
Section 3c
Any evidence the citizens give may be used against them in a court of law.
Section 4
Any citizen who is arrested in a United Nations Member State shall be held in custody for a maximum of 73 hours without charge. After that period, they must be charged or released.
Section 5
If necessary, any arrested citizen may be held for a further 42 hours upon appeal by Law Enforcement Officials to a Court of Law.
Section 6
After a citizen has been charged with a crime they shall be given a fair trial under United Nations Resolution #21 with a defence, a prosecution, a jury of at least 10 legal adults and a judge. All trials will be public and shall be recorded with video recording technology.
Section 7
All defendants are innocent until proven guilty.
Section 7a
The defendant may plead guilty or innocent.
Section 8
Once all prosecution and defence witnesses have been used, the jury must make an unbiased decision of whether the defendant is Guilty as Charged or Innocent.
Section 8a
In murder, terrorism or treason cases, the jury must make a unanimous decision of either guilty or not guilty.
Section 8b
In any cases which are not murder, terrorism or treason, a majority decision of innocent or guilty is needed.
Section 9
If the defendant is found innocent then they are free to leave and they will be acquitted of the crime.
Section 10
If the defendant is found guilty then they must be given a punishment decided by the judge.
Section 10a
No person may be given the sentence of death or execution. Neither can they be given a sentence, which would physically or mentally harm them.
Sentence 10b
All defendants found guilty of murder, terrorism or treason must be given a sentence of life imprisonment. This sentence must mean that the defendant will spend the rest of their natural Human life in prison.
Section 11
All citizens have the right of appeal and they may appeal as many times as they find necessary.