Democratic Reform of 2019

Package Overview (6 measures)

Passed

Created: June 21, 2019

Opened: June 21, 2019

Closed: July 7, 2019

Opening this package cost 90 PP.

What would change

Full constitution with changes marked

Current wording is shown as it was when voting began.

Name of the State

The official name of the state becomes The Democratic Republic of Saxenheim

The Democratic Republic of Saxenheim

Official State Name Amendment: The official name of a nation should reflect the constitutional values upon which it is founded. This amendment reaffirms Saxenheim's commitment to democracy, equality, social justice, and government by and for its people. It strengthens our constitutional identity and expresses the principles that unite our nation and guide future generations.

Powers

Regulate Banks

Regulate Banks moves from Federal Minister of Finance to Professional non-partisan bureaucrats

Federal Minister of Finance

Professional non-partisan bureaucrats

Separation of Powers Amendment: A democratic state depends not only on free elections, but also on strong institutions, clear accountability, and an effective separation of powers. This reform modernises the constitutional distribution of executive authority by assigning regulatory and oversight functions to independent public institutions where impartiality is essential, while ensuring that elected ministers remain responsible for political leadership and government policy.

Designate Extremist Organisations

Designate Extremist Organisations moves from Federal Minister of the Interior to Professional non-partisan bureaucrats

Federal Minister of the Interior

Professional non-partisan bureaucrats

Separation of Powers Amendment: A democratic state depends not only on free elections, but also on strong institutions, clear accountability, and an effective separation of powers. This reform modernises the constitutional distribution of executive authority by assigning regulatory and oversight functions to independent public institutions where impartiality is essential, while ensuring that elected ministers remain responsible for political leadership and government policy.

Declare War

Declare War moves from Federal Minister of Defence to Bundestag

Federal Minister of Defence

Bundestag

Separation of Powers Amendment: A democratic state depends not only on free elections, but also on strong institutions, clear accountability, and an effective separation of powers. This reform modernises the constitutional distribution of executive authority by assigning regulatory and oversight functions to independent public institutions where impartiality is essential, while ensuring that elected ministers remain responsible for political leadership and government policy.

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

Separation of Powers Amendment: A democratic state depends not only on free elections, but also on strong institutions, clear accountability, and an effective separation of powers. This reform modernises the constitutional distribution of executive authority by assigning regulatory and oversight functions to independent public institutions where impartiality is essential, while ensuring that elected ministers remain responsible for political leadership and government policy.

Amendments

Add an amendment: “The Government shall operate according to the principle of maximum transparen…”

The Government shall operate according to the principle of maximum transparency and openness. 1. All ministries, public authorities, independent constitutional offices, and publicly funded bodies shall publish their decisions, expenditures, contracts, reports, and official records in a timely and accessible manner. 2. Every person has the right to access information and official documents held by public authorities without having to demonstrate a particular legal interest. 3. Restrictions on public access may only be established by law and only where they are necessary and proportionate to protect national security, the administration of justice, personal privacy, confidential commercial information, or other compelling public interests. 4. Any restriction on access shall be interpreted narrowly and remain subject to independent judicial review. 5. Transparency shall be the rule. Secrecy shall be the exception.

Government Transparency: A democracy cannot function without an informed public. Transparency enables citizens to understand how decisions are made, how public funds are spent, and whether those entrusted with public office are acting in the public interest. By establishing openness as a constitutional principle, this amendment strengthens democratic accountability, combats corruption, increases public trust, and ensures that government remains accountable to the people it serves. At the same time, it recognizes that limited exceptions may be necessary to protect national security, personal privacy, and other compelling public interests, provided such restrictions are established by law, remain proportionate, and are subject to judicial oversight.

Proposer's case

A modern democracy requires more than free elections. It requires institutions that are transparent, accountable, independent, and worthy of the public's trust. This reform package modernises Saxenheim's constitutional framework by reaffirming our democratic identity, strengthening the separation of powers, and establishing transparency as a fundamental principle of government.

By clarifying institutional responsibilities, reducing political interference in independent oversight, and guaranteeing public access to government information, these reforms strengthen the rule of law and reinforce the principle that all public authority exists to serve the people.

Together, these amendments lay the foundation for a more open, accountable, and resilient Republic, one in which democratic institutions are stronger, citizens are better informed, and government is exercised with integrity, transparency, and respect for constitutional principles.

Vote tally

Bundesrat

Passed

56Yes 0No 13Not voted 69 seats

For: 56 / 69 seats (81.2%) — needs 66.6%

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 13

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	16	Yes	No reason given
Christian Socials	3	Yes	No reason given
Competence And Freedom	8	Yes	No reason given
Homeland Alliance	16	Yes	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	13	Yes	No reason given
Saxenheim Workers’ Union	0	No	No reason given

Bundestag

Passed

527Yes 0No 123Not voted 650 seats

For: 527 / 650 seats (81.1%) — needs 66.6%

Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 123

Party	Seats	Vote	Reason
Alliance For Digital Freedom And Rights	151	Yes	No reason given
Christian Socials	27	Yes	No reason given
Competence And Freedom	77	Yes	No reason given
Homeland Alliance	146	Yes	No reason given
Left Forward Proposer	126	Yes	No reason given
Saxenheim Workers’ Union	0	No	No reason given

Package Overview (6 measures)

What would change

Name of the State

Powers

Amendments

Proposer's case

Vote tally

Bundesrat

Bundestag

Voting record