Constitutional Consolidation and Reform Act, 2015

Bundesrat Term Extension Act, 2015: With elections taking place for the upper chamber of Parliament every 7 months, the purpose of forming and operating a stable and realistic government is nullified to a degree - this is because the high frequency of elections creates incentive for parties to focus on electioneering, and not on actual legislation-making, alongside the day-to-day operations of forming a cabinet. At the same time, it is acknowledged that the democratic nature of the Rhenish nation requires its residents to be given the ability to choose their own government, and to replace it as so they wish, in accordance with the principle of popular sovereignty. Therefore, this reform seeks to find a compromise between stable governance and popular sovereignty under the democratic process, by extending the term of the Bundesrat.

Recalibration of Bundestag Elections Act, 2015: Being the chamber of confidence responsible for the formation and dissolution of government, alongside having the powers of legislative initiation and declaration of emergency legal states, such as martial law and war, the Bundestag serves an important role as the lower, yet more powerful house of Parliament. However, with elections to it occurring every 4 months, the purpose of forming and operating a stable and realistic government is nullified to a degree - this is because the high frequency of elections creates incentive for parties to focus on electioneering, and not on actual legislation-making, alongside the day-to-day operations of forming a cabinet. This is further worsened by the fact that the Bundestag holds much more power than the other chamber (the Bundesrat), and that it serves as the main mechanism of government under the principle of "parliamentary supremacy", and the current system. This in turn makes the chamber detrimental to virtually everything that may be enacted. That said though, it is concurrently acknowledged that the democratic nature of the Rhenish nation requires its residents to be given the ability to choose their own government, and to replace it as so they wish, in accordance with the principle of popular sovereignty. Therefore, this reform seeks to find a compromise between stable governance and popular sovereignty under the democratic process, by recalibrating the frequency at which elections to the Bundestag are held.

Division of Powers Reform Act, 2015: 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:

Division of Powers Reform Act, 2015: 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:

Division of Powers Reform Act, 2015: 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:

Division of Powers Reform Act, 2015: 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:

Division of Powers Reform Act, 2015: 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:

Rhenish Charter of Rights and Liberties: As a democratic and equal nation with a long history of inclusivity and respecting the rights of the human being, the Federal Republic of Rheinland has been known as a safe refuge for all who seek it, and as a home to its valiant and innovative citizens and residents. As such, it makes logical sense to codify the rights and liberties afforded to the residents of the Rhenish nation into the Constitution, having been respected by convention for so long already - and therefore ensuring that these rights are not eroded at the unilateral will of successive governments.