The official name of the state becomes The Kingdom of Ostwaldreich
The Kingdom of Ostwaldreich
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We the people of Ostwaldreich do hereby establish this Constitution.
Name of the State
Art. I
The official name of the state shall be the The Kingdom of Ostwaldreich, known commonly as Ostwaldreich.
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🔒 common name
Art. II
This Constitution may be amended only by a supermajority vote of
greater than two thirds of all seats of the Hohenwaldrat
and greater than two thirds of all seats of the Königlicher Rat
and greater than two thirds of all seats of the Waldrat
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No amendment shall take effect within 1 year of any previous amendment, nor may any amendment be proposed while another remains under debate.✏️
The constitution was last changed on the 6th of December 2024 (16 days ago).
Amendments must be at least 1 year apart
2 years
1 year
Suffrage
Art. III
The right to vote is restricted as follows:
- Voting age 21+
- Only employed people may vote (retirees are exempt)
- Only secondary education and above may vote
Voting age raised from 18 to 21; Only employed people (retirees exempt) may now vote; The education requirement to vote changes to: Secondary education and above
Universal
Voting age 21+; Only employed people may vote (retirees are exempt); Only secondary education and above may vote
Art. IV
The Gewählter Monarch🔒 shall be directly elected by the people every 120 months. If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top 2 candidates go to a run-off the next day. The Waldrat may call a vote of no confidence in the Gewählter Monarch, requiring 75% of those voting to pass. A bill that has passed the legislatures fails if the Gewählter Monarch's party votes against it, abstention counting as a pass.✏️
The Gewählter Monarch shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Gewählter Monarch is elected every 120 months (currently 48)
every 48 months
every 120 months
Art. V
Ostwaldreich does not have a monarchy.
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Art. VI
The Supreme Court of Ostwaldreich shall be the final arbiter of the law of Ostwaldreich. Any party may appeal to it on the ground that a law in force is unconstitutional, that a cabinet member or the holder of an elected office is acting illegally, or that a constitutional amendment is invalid. The Court shall hear the parties of Ostwaldreich, and its justices shall rule by majority. Its rulings take direct effect and are not subject to appeal.
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Art. VII
The Hohenwaldrat🔒 shall comprise 50 seats, directly elected by the people every 12 months.✏️
The Hohenwaldrat shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Hohenwaldrat has 100 seats from its next election
50 seats
100 seats (from the next election)
Art. VIII
The Königlicher Rat🔒 shall comprise 15 seats (100 from the next election), directly elected by the people every 24 months.✏️
The Königlicher Rat shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Königlicher Rat has 50 seats from its next election
15 seats
50 seats (from the next election)
Art. IX
The Waldrat🔒 shall comprise 150 seats, directly elected by the people every 36 months.✏️
The Waldrat shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Waldrat is elected every 36 months (currently 10)
every 10 months
every 36 months
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The head of government becomes Gewählter Monarch
Oberminister des Monarchen is the head of government.
Gewählter Monarch is the head of government.
Art. X
The Chancellor shall be appointed at the pleasure of the Gewählter Monarch.
This office holder shall be the Head of Government.
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The Chancellor shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Oberminister des Monarchen is renamed the Chancellor
Oberminister des Monarchen — The Oberminister des Monarchen serves as the head of government and chief advisor to the Monarch. They lead the Kabinett des Monarchen, overseeing all ministries and ensuring that laws passed by the Waldrat (lower parliament) and approved by the Hohenwaldrat (Senate) are implemented effectively. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the kingdom, they act as the link between the Monarch and the parliament, translating the sovereign’s vision into concrete executive actions.
Chancellor — The Chancellor serves as the chief advisor to the Gewahlter Monarch. They lead the Cabinet, overseeing all ministries and ensuring that laws passed by the Waldrat (lower parliament) and approved by the Hohenwaldrat (Senate) are implemented effectively. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Kingdom, they act as the link between the Monarch and the parliament, translating the sovereign’s vision into concrete executive actions.
Art. XI
The Minster of the Interior shall be appointed at the pleasure of the Gewählter Monarch.
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The Minster of the Interior shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Ministerium für Inneres und Sicherheit is renamed the Minster of the Interior
Ministerium für Inneres und Sicherheit — Responsible for internal security, federal administration, and coordination with districts.
Minster of the Interior — Responsible for internal security, federal administration, and coordination with districts.
Art. XII
The Minister of Realpolitik shall be appointed at the pleasure of the Gewählter Monarch.
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The Minister of Realpolitik shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Ministerium für Wirtschaft und Handel is renamed the Minister of Realpolitik
Ministerium für Wirtschaft und Handel — Manages the national economy, domestic and foreign trade, and industry.
Minister of Realpolitik — Manages the national economy, domestic and foreign trade, and industry.
Art. XIII
The Minister of Transport shall be appointed at the pleasure of the Gewählter Monarch.
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The Minister of Transport shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Ministerium für Infrastruktur und Transport is renamed the Minister of Transport
Ministerium für Infrastruktur und Transport — Oversees roads, waterways, public transport, and communications.
Minister of Transport — Oversees roads, waterways, public transport, and communications.
Art. XIV
The Minister of Culture shall be appointed at the pleasure of the Gewählter Monarch.
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The Ministerium für Bildung und Kultur is renamed the Minister of Culture
Ministerium für Bildung und Kultur — Oversees education systems, cultural institutions, and national heritage.
Minister of Culture — Oversees education systems, cultural institutions, and national heritage.
Art. XV
The Minister of Health shall be appointed at the pleasure of the Gewählter Monarch.
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The Minister of Health shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Ministerium für Gesundheit und Soziales is renamed the Minister of Health
Ministerium für Gesundheit und Soziales — Responsible for public health, hospitals, and social welfare.
Minister of Health — Responsible for public health, hospitals, and social welfare.
Art. XVI
The Minister of War shall be appointed at the pleasure of the Gewählter Monarch.
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The Minister of War shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Ministerium für Verteidigung is renamed the Minister of War
Ministerium für Verteidigung — Manages national defense, military forces, and border security.
Minister of War — Manages national defense, military forces, and border security.
Art. XVII
The Minister of the Environment shall be appointed at the pleasure of the Gewählter Monarch.
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The Minister of the Environment shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Ministerium für Umwelt und Ressourcen is renamed the Minister of the Environment
Ministerium für Umwelt und Ressourcen — Manages forests, lakes, natural resources, and environmental protection.
Minister of the Environment — Manages forests, lakes, natural resources, and environmental protection.
Art. XVIII
The Minister of Ausenpolitik shall be appointed at the pleasure of the Gewählter Monarch.
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The Minister of Ausenpolitik shall be responsible for: No powers currently assigned — drag a power here to assign it.
The Ministerium für Außenpolitik is renamed the Minister of Ausenpolitik
Ministerium für Außenpolitik — Handles relations with other countries and international representation.
Minister of Ausenpolitik — Handles relations with other countries and international representation.
Art. XIX
The following powers shall be reserved for independent officials, administered by permanent non-partisan civil servants:All powers shall be assigned to cabinet members and none shall be held by civil servants.
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Art. XX
Anyone, no matter his or her Creed, Race, or Age, who would attempt to attack or infringe the Rights of the Citizens of Ostwaldreich, or to attempt to destroy the Constitution of Ostwaldreich, must be considered Guilty of Treason, and held Accountable by and only by swift execution of Capital Punishment.
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Art. XXI
In times of distress, a State of Emergency may be declared with the approval of all three legislatures as well as the Gewahlter Monarch. Under a State of Emergency, the Cabinet of Ostwaldreich is free to act in any manner they see necessary. These manners may even breach the Constitution if deemed necessary, but the Cabinet may be subject to prosecution when the State of Emergency is over. States of Emergency may only last for 4 years, at which point they automatically end and may be replaced with a new State of Emergency if the threat is not yet dealt with.
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Add an amendment: “Anyone, no matter his or her Creed, Race, or Age, who would attempt to attack…”
Anyone, no matter his or her Creed, Race, or Age, who would attempt to attack or infringe the Rights of the Citizens of Ostwaldreich, or to attempt to destroy the Constitution of Ostwaldreich, must be considered Guilty of Treason, and held Accountable by and only by swift execution of Capital Punishment.
Add an amendment: “In times of distress, a State of Emergency may be declared with the approval …”
In times of distress, a State of Emergency may be declared with the approval of all three legislatures as well as the Gewahlter Monarch. Under a State of Emergency, the Cabinet of Ostwaldreich is free to act in any manner they see necessary. These manners may even breach the Constitution if deemed necessary, but the Cabinet may be subject to prosecution when the State of Emergency is over. States of Emergency may only last for 4 years, at which point they automatically end and may be replaced with a new State of Emergency if the threat is not yet dealt with.
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