((Since Auron has pretty much kicked him out of the party, they could call that to vote as well (Keep Graetius YES/NO along with the leadership vote))
((Alright, that's cool, don't feel rushed))
-Letter
I write to you shortly after my meeting with the leaders of Eurpaxo, I have received word of the two bills currently being voted upon in our congress and I will let my voice be known. I have some scruples with the Lex Caprica et Aureolia I still think conscription will only lead to strife and tension between our peoples but the good far out-weighs the bad. So I vote Yes. For the second law I have many qualms with, who are these elitists to decide how many terms the Imperatar, the vassal of the peoples will, the man who speeks the Vox Populi. Only the people should decide how many terms he should serve not these restrictive buerocrats. On another note I think the original standard of 90 percent necessary to impeach. The removale of an Imperatar should not occur if his policies are dislikes by the Senate, or some conniving politicians form an alliance against him, it should only be under the gravest of circumstances when a true tyrant has become the Chief Magistrate for our republic, to remove our leader makes us look weak in the eyes of the other Atlanteans, as well as weakening the moral fabric of the republic. Not to mention how horrible this would be in a time of crisis or war, such a shake-up would be highly costly. Thus I oppose the second bill in its entirerty and would not vote for t unless it goes some serious revisions.
"That is why I have noted on the bill that they must justify the reasoning for the vote of No Confidence. If the reason is not a valid one, then they cannot bring up a Vote of No Confidence. Thus, it cannot be abused as a political weapon as there has to be evidence behind the allegations, which would be looked upon by a neutral party and they would determine if the reasons are just and acceptable. We would not be removing our Imperator just from free will. It must be justified.
Also, what say you if we had an Imperator that was adored by the masses, but was corrupt, and say we were unable to vote them out of power. They could end up being put back in power consistently until their death if their public popularity remained. That is not what we would want, which is why I believe that the length of which an Imperator can rule should be limited."
As I state previously we are a democracy, the masses have the capability to support a flawed leader just as much as us Senators do, yet it in the end it is there choice, not ours, or we should become an Oligarchy against both the core tenents of the Republic and the core Tenents of our party.-Auron Desimodius
((I'll just assume that Atlantis has a very efficient mailing system so I can still participate in the RP.))defending the rights of the common man against the entrenched bureaucracy.
- Caesennia Caprica
Clarification of the Constitutional Powers of the Bodies of the Republic
(1) The Imperator has the following powers:
(i) The Imperator can force another reading of any bill when it is submitted to him after being approved by Congress, but only once. Otherwise they must follow Congress. ((Basically a limited veto))
(ii) The Imperator can dissolve Congress and force a new election at any time.
(iii) The Imperator holds ultimate command over all Azlanti military forces.
(iv) The Imperator is exempt from prosecution during his term in office, except by Congress or for capital crimes for which authorisation has been granted by the Council of High Judges.
(v) Any physical attack on the Imperator is considered an act of treason against the Republic.
(vi) The Imperator is ultimately responsible for all actions of their government.
(2) The Speaker of the House, who shall be elected by each new Congress following an election, has the following powers: ((I assume this role would be an unnamed NPC or maybe provides an impartial character for our esteemed leader...))
(i) The Speaker can schedule debates, form agendas and start and adjourn meetings.
(ii) The Speaker represents Congress on official duties, for example at the inauguration ceremonies of Imperators.
(iii) The Speaker can decide which Senator can speak at any time and can demand that a Senator be silent or even leave the meeting.
(iv) The Speaker is exempt from prosecution during his term in office, except by Congress or for capital crimes for which authorisation has been granted by the Council of High Judges.
(v) Any physical attack on the Speaker is considered an act of treason against the Republic.
(vi) By accepting the role of Speaker, the senator forfeits their right to vote in divides and becomes impartial, including renouncing membership of any political party.
(vii) In a situation where Congress cannot decide on a motion (ie it is a tie), the Speaker has the casting vote.
(3) Congress has the following powers:
(i) Congress has the power to debate and vote on legislation freely and without intimidation.
(ii) Congress can move to remove the Imperator from office and call a fresh election with a Vote of No Confidence (subject to the Azlanxo Constitution for the Terms of Imperator).
(iii) Congress can move to remove the Speaker if they feel that their interests are no longer represented or the Speaker is not impartial (a simple majority is enough).
(iv) All members of Congress are entitled to protection by 2 lictors (bodyguards) inside the walls of the city.
(v) Congress is supreme as a body, but Senators can still be prosecuted for their crimes.
(4) The judiciary has the following powers:
(i) The judiciary has the power to uphold the Law freely and without intimidation.
(ii) All judges are entitled to protection by 2 lictors inside the walls of the city.
(iii) The judiciary is expected to be impartial and can be removed from office is not so, as can members of juries where used.
(iv) Any physical attack on a judge is considered an act of treason against the Republic.
(v) All orders by judges are to be followed, within reasonable time, unless contradicted by a more senior judge or Congress.
(vi) Judges have supreme power to seize any assets relating to a case for the state.
(vii) Judges have supreme power to investigate in all areas of the Republic, including the military and the government.
I submit the following bill to the House, hoping to clearly define the powers of the bodies of the state, seeing as nobody has done this yet. I am fully open to any revisions and am willing to offer any explanations to my suggestions.
Clarification of the Constitutional Powers of the Bodies of the Republic
(1) The Imperator has the following powers:
(i) The Imperator can force another reading of any bill when it is submitted to him after being approved by Congress, but only once. Otherwise they must follow Congress. ((Basically a limited veto))
(ii) The Imperator can dissolve Congress and force a new election at any time.
(iii) The Imperator holds ultimate command over all Azlanti military forces.
(iv) The Imperator is exempt from prosecution during his term in office, except by Congress.
(v) Any attack on the Imperator is considered an act of treason against the Republic.
(vi) The Imperator is ultimately responsible for all actions of their government.
(2) The Speaker of the House, who shall be elected by each new Congress following an election, has the following powers: ((I assume this role would be an unnamed NPC or maybe provides an impartial character for our esteemed leader...))
(i) The Speaker can schedule debates, form agendas and start and adjourn meetings.
(ii) The Speaker represents Congress on official duties, for example at the inauguration ceremonies of Imperators.
(iii) The Speaker can decide which Senator can speak at any time and can demand that a Senator be silent or even leave the meeting.
(iv) The Speaker is exempt from prosecution during his term in office, except by Congress.
(v) Any attack on the Speaker is considered an act of treason against the Republic.
(vi) By accepting the role of Speaker, the senator forfeits their right to vote in divides and becomes impartial, including renouncing membership of any political party.
(vii) In a situation where Congress cannot decide on a motion (ie it is a tie), the Speaker has the casting vote.
(3) Congress has the following powers:
(i) Congress has the power to debate and vote on legislation freely and without intimidation.
(ii) Congress can move to remove the Imperator from office and call a fresh election with a Vote of No Confidence (subject to the Azlanxo Constitution for the Terms of Imperator).
(iii) Congress can move to remove the Speaker if they feel that their interests are no longer represented or the Speaker is not impartial (a simple majority is enough).
(iv) All members of Congress are entitled to protection by 2 lictors inside the walls of the city.
(v) Congress is supreme as a body, but Senators can still be prosecuted for their crimes.
(4) The judiciary has the following powers:
(i) The judiciary has the power to uphold the Law freely and without intimidation.
(ii) All judges are entitled to protection by 2 lictors inside the walls of the city.
(iii) The judiciary is expected to be impartial and can be removed from office is not so, as can members of juries where used.
(iv) Any attack on a judge is considered an act of treason against the Republic.
(v) All orders by judges are to be followed, within reasonable time, unless contradicted by a more senior judge or Congress.
(vi) Judges have supreme power to seize any assets relating to a case for the state.
(vii) Judges have supreme power to investigate in all areas of the Republic, including the military and the government.
I do NOT support this new bill.
The powers of the Imperator are too great and his protection too much. Until this is modified I will not stand behind this bill.
Is it to my bill you are referring, Senator? Could you suggest how you would improve it if so?