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Constitutional Reform Package on the Division of Powers, 2014

Proposed by Civic Coalition in Rheinland

Bundesrat: 60.9% / 67% of all seats Bundestag: 58.8% / 67% of all seats

Package Overview (5 measures)

Failed
Created: Oct. 10, 2014
Opened: Jan. 21, 2015
Closed: March 22, 2015

Opening this package cost 60 PP.

What would change

Full constitution with changes marked

Current wording is shown as it was when voting began.

Powers

Ratify Foreign Treaties
Ratify Foreign Treaties moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs
Constitutional Reform Package on the Division of Powers, 2014: At present, the division of powers between government agencies is severely imbalanced; despite being the Head of Government (and Head of State de facto - in other words, a fused executive), the Federal Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) holds no actual or even symbolic power. This in effect renders the post useless - one with name and fame, but with no substance to back it up; and creates a serious imbalance within cabinets, thereby making it more attractive for coalition partners to strive for their own goals, and less likely to be those in the public or coalition government's benefit. At the same time, the Bundesrat (the upper house of Parliament) holds no power, when compared to the Bundestag in its ability to serve as the chamber of confidence and legislation, and to declare wars and martial law; despite the ideas of popular sovereignty and dominance of the lower house being constitutionally enshrined, it would also be beneficial for the upper house to have some say in the operations of government, akin to the systems of other countries in-game and in reality. In comparison, most roles and duties that should be executed by the government are held by non-partisan bureaucrats; despite ensuring political stability and neutrality, this also makes the formation of governments and cabinets pointless. It also renders governments unable to effectively react to national/international emergencies and affairs. As such, this reform package aims to recalibrate and balance the powers between the three branches of government (executive, legislative, judiciary), the governmental cabinet, and the civil service, with the following changes:
Designate Extremist Organisations
Designate Extremist Organisations moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to Chancellor
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
Chancellor
Constitutional Reform Package on the Division of Powers, 2014: At present, the division of powers between government agencies is severely imbalanced; despite being the Head of Government (and Head of State de facto - in other words, a fused executive), the Federal Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) holds no actual or even symbolic power. This in effect renders the post useless - one with name and fame, but with no substance to back it up; and creates a serious imbalance within cabinets, thereby making it more attractive for coalition partners to strive for their own goals, and less likely to be those in the public or coalition government's benefit. At the same time, the Bundesrat (the upper house of Parliament) holds no power, when compared to the Bundestag in its ability to serve as the chamber of confidence and legislation, and to declare wars and martial law; despite the ideas of popular sovereignty and dominance of the lower house being constitutionally enshrined, it would also be beneficial for the upper house to have some say in the operations of government, akin to the systems of other countries in-game and in reality. In comparison, most roles and duties that should be executed by the government are held by non-partisan bureaucrats; despite ensuring political stability and neutrality, this also makes the formation of governments and cabinets pointless. It also renders governments unable to effectively react to national/international emergencies and affairs. As such, this reform package aims to recalibrate and balance the powers between the three branches of government (executive, legislative, judiciary), the governmental cabinet, and the civil service, with the following changes:
Appoint Judges
Appoint Judges moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to Bundesrat
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
Bundesrat
Constitutional Reform Package on the Division of Powers, 2014: At present, the division of powers between government agencies is severely imbalanced; despite being the Head of Government (and Head of State de facto - in other words, a fused executive), the Federal Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) holds no actual or even symbolic power. This in effect renders the post useless - one with name and fame, but with no substance to back it up; and creates a serious imbalance within cabinets, thereby making it more attractive for coalition partners to strive for their own goals, and less likely to be those in the public or coalition government's benefit. At the same time, the Bundesrat (the upper house of Parliament) holds no power, when compared to the Bundestag in its ability to serve as the chamber of confidence and legislation, and to declare wars and martial law; despite the ideas of popular sovereignty and dominance of the lower house being constitutionally enshrined, it would also be beneficial for the upper house to have some say in the operations of government, akin to the systems of other countries in-game and in reality. In comparison, most roles and duties that should be executed by the government are held by non-partisan bureaucrats; despite ensuring political stability and neutrality, this also makes the formation of governments and cabinets pointless. It also renders governments unable to effectively react to national/international emergencies and affairs. As such, this reform package aims to recalibrate and balance the powers between the three branches of government (executive, legislative, judiciary), the governmental cabinet, and the civil service, with the following changes:
Regulate Businesses
Regulate Businesses moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to Federal Minister of Finance
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
Federal Minister of Finance
Constitutional Reform Package on the Division of Powers, 2014: At present, the division of powers between government agencies is severely imbalanced; despite being the Head of Government (and Head of State de facto - in other words, a fused executive), the Federal Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) holds no actual or even symbolic power. This in effect renders the post useless - one with name and fame, but with no substance to back it up; and creates a serious imbalance within cabinets, thereby making it more attractive for coalition partners to strive for their own goals, and less likely to be those in the public or coalition government's benefit. At the same time, the Bundesrat (the upper house of Parliament) holds no power, when compared to the Bundestag in its ability to serve as the chamber of confidence and legislation, and to declare wars and martial law; despite the ideas of popular sovereignty and dominance of the lower house being constitutionally enshrined, it would also be beneficial for the upper house to have some say in the operations of government, akin to the systems of other countries in-game and in reality. In comparison, most roles and duties that should be executed by the government are held by non-partisan bureaucrats; despite ensuring political stability and neutrality, this also makes the formation of governments and cabinets pointless. It also renders governments unable to effectively react to national/international emergencies and affairs. As such, this reform package aims to recalibrate and balance the powers between the three branches of government (executive, legislative, judiciary), the governmental cabinet, and the civil service, with the following changes:
Grant Pardons
Grant Pardons moves from Professional non-partisan bureaucrats to Chancellor
Professional non-partisan bureaucrats
Chancellor
Constitutional Reform Package on the Division of Powers, 2014: At present, the division of powers between government agencies is severely imbalanced; despite being the Head of Government (and Head of State de facto - in other words, a fused executive), the Federal Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) holds no actual or even symbolic power. This in effect renders the post useless - one with name and fame, but with no substance to back it up; and creates a serious imbalance within cabinets, thereby making it more attractive for coalition partners to strive for their own goals, and less likely to be those in the public or coalition government's benefit. At the same time, the Bundesrat (the upper house of Parliament) holds no power, when compared to the Bundestag in its ability to serve as the chamber of confidence and legislation, and to declare wars and martial law; despite the ideas of popular sovereignty and dominance of the lower house being constitutionally enshrined, it would also be beneficial for the upper house to have some say in the operations of government, akin to the systems of other countries in-game and in reality. In comparison, most roles and duties that should be executed by the government are held by non-partisan bureaucrats; despite ensuring political stability and neutrality, this also makes the formation of governments and cabinets pointless. It also renders governments unable to effectively react to national/international emergencies and affairs. As such, this reform package aims to recalibrate and balance the powers between the three branches of government (executive, legislative, judiciary), the governmental cabinet, and the civil service, with the following changes:

Proposer's case

At present, the division of powers between government agencies is severely imbalanced; despite being the Head of Government (and Head of State de facto - in other words, a fused executive), the Federal Chancellor (Bundeskanzler) holds no actual or even symbolic power. This in effect renders the post useless - one with name and fame, but with no substance to back it up; and creates a serious imbalance within cabinets, thereby making it more attractive for coalition partners to strive for their own goals, and less likely to be those in the public or coalition government's benefit.

At the same time, the Bundesrat (the upper house of Parliament) holds no power, when compared to the Bundestag in its ability to serve as the chamber of confidence and legislation, and to declare wars and martial law; despite the ideas of popular sovereignty and dominance of the lower house being constitutionally enshrined, it would also be beneficial for the upper house to have some say in the operations of government, akin to the systems of other countries in-game and in reality.

In comparison, most roles and duties that should be executed by the government are held by non-partisan bureaucrats; despite ensuring political stability and neutrality, this also makes the formation of governments and cabinets pointless. It also renders governments unable to effectively react to national/international emergencies and affairs.

As such, this reform package aims to recalibrate and balance the powers between the three branches of government (executive, legislative, judiciary), the governmental cabinet, and the civil service, with the following changes:

Vote tally

Bundesrat

Failed
42Yes 0No 27Not voted 69 seats

For: 42 / 69 seats (60.9%) — needs 66.6%

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 27

Party Seats Vote
Civic Coalition Proposer 11 Yes
Liberal Union 12 Yes
Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement 19 Yes

Bundestag

Failed
382Yes 0No 268Not voted 650 seats

For: 382 / 650 seats (58.8%) — needs 66.6%

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 268

Party Seats Vote
Civic Coalition Proposer 116 Yes
Liberal Union 99 Yes
Progressive Liberal Democracy Movement 167 Yes

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