Shadow hawk Posted July 18, 2011 Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) United Republics Of the Islands of Newfoundland and the mainland of Labrador conventional long form: United Republics Of the Islands of Newfoundland and the mainland of Labrador conventional short form: United Republics of Newfoundland and Labrador local long form: Republics of Newfoundland& Labrador local short form: Newfoundland&Labrador capital- St. John Government Type: Democratic Republic President- Robert Mason Legislative Body- Senate of the Republic (max, 200 seats, plus the over-seer) Official languages- English, Irish, and French. State religion- None GDP- $41,177,318,193.64 GDP per capita- $70,006.35 Population~~ First census, (2011): 627,000 souls (2013) ~ 639,000 immigration rate: -0.3 Birth rate: 9.7/1000 death rate: 8.7/1000 Suffrage: 17 years of age, universal. Internet country code: .NFaL Internet TLD: .NFaL .Gov .ORG .EDU .com Dollar- NFD (Newfoundland dollar) Gold and Silver backed. NFD notes- 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 250 and 500. Our coins are mostly made of zink, nickle, and copper. With the penny (1 cent) dime (10) and Quarter (25) (100 cents= 1 dollar) All our money is backed up by market price of gold or silver. The 11 ministers are; Minister of health- Susan Sullivan Minister of education- Joan Burke Minister of finance- Thomas Marshall Minister of Foreign affairs- Catherine Martin Minister of general domestic affairs- Kathy Dunderdale Minister of defense- William Ortiz Minister of transportation- Isabella Poulsen Military adviser-John Walker Ministry of Innovation, Trade and Rural Development- Océane Lefèvre Ministry of Municipal Affairs- Candice Ast Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation- Kathy Dunderdale ---------------------- ---------- High court with 7 members ----- (Orgional members, no longer) Thomas Madison Josh Watson Kirk Mills Dominic Ross Ross Hobbies Robert Rodes Usmac Reval ------------ the 200 members of the Senate. President- Dominic Andrew Johnson. --------------------- National Anthem [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ode_to_Newfoundland"]ODE TO NEWFOUNDLAND:[/url] When Sunrays crown thy pine clad hills And Summer spreads her hand When silvern voices tune thy rills We love thee smiling land We love thee, we love thee We love thee, smiling land. When spreads thy cloak of shimm'ring white At Winter's stern command Thro' shortened day and starlit night We love thee, frozen land We love thee, we love thee We love thee, frozen land. When blinding storm gusts fret thy shore And wild waves lash thy strand Thro' spindrift swirl and tempest roar We love thee, wind-swept land We love thee, we love thee We love thee, wind-swept land. As loved our fathers, so we love Where once they stood we stand Their prayer we raise to heav'n above God guard thee, Newfoundland God guard thee, God guard thee God guard thee, Newfoundland. Edited May 8, 2014 by Shadow hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow hawk Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) Constitution of the Republic of Newfoundland. Preamble- To create a more perfect state, for the people, by the people. Article I Sovereignty of the Republic --- section A- The Republic of Newfoundland hereby asserts her independence, and shall henceforth recognize no foreign ruler and tolerate no foreign influence upon her land, unless by permission of the governance. It is the duty of the President, senate, and the Military to uphold the freedom of Newfoundland and defend it in peace and in war. Section B- The People The People are the source of the Government’s authority, and it is with their good blessings that the Government rules. The People vote for their members of the senate, the president, and the local level government, and as the People are the ones who put the Government in power, the Government is not permitted to pass any legislation that would interfere with the personal lives of the people. By accepting their position, each official recognizes that it is not the place of the Government to dictate how individuals live their lives. As a government for the people, by the people, it is the government's job not to abuse its power, but to use its power to protect the rights of the citizen, and the nation, and her interest. Section C- It is the government's ultimate job to protect the basic and unalienable rights of the common citizen. ------ Article II- the military The Military consists of the Newfoundland Army, reserves, Air Force, and Navy, (the military may be expanded with time) and is the primary defense of the Republic against foreign threats. The Military is subordinate to the Minister of Defense, who is in turn subordinate to the President (in times of war, other wise the senate). The President and the Military adviser (in time of high tensions and war) as well as the defense minister split control of the military, and is watched over by the senate. In the event of widespread dissent, or if an unpopular leader refuses to abdicate, it is the duty of the Military to topple the regime and rebuild it as the People demand. There will be no peace-time drafts. ----- Article III This country is to declare itself, at the very least, a Republic. Article IV Section A- The government is built and made for the betterment and protection of the State and her citizens. Section B- The Republic may not modify existing laws or enact new laws without it passing through the senate. Section C- (concerning petitions and similar for legal matters)- 1st petition act: To increase or decrease the required number of signatures and such of a petition or similar for legal documents or similar concerning laws to any reasonable number of no less than 55% of the populace of the age of over 18. ------------ Article IV section A- As to how a representative gets his/her vote into the senate, they must win a simple majority vote from the registered voters and citizens of Newfoundland. As for the rep. must do, he must debate, pass, or kill any documents, bills or treaties that comes into the house, as well as help manage finances. Section B: The senate is watched over from the head of senate, witch will be appointed by the representatives, with a majority 4/5 vote. This head is not a part of the 200 members, but his own member, who watches over the rest. Section C: His job is to also break any ties in the house, he is also to become president should something happen to the current president. Section E- There is also a president, who watches over the nation, signs into laws, documents, treaties, and may attempt to kill them. He may also draft a declaration of war. And during war, is the sole high command of the military, to be watched by the senate. The president is elected by simple (51%) majority vote. -------------- Article V Section A: The term of the representatives in the senate is three (3) years, they may be voted back in however if they wish to rerun. (2 re-runs max) Section B: The elections for the representatives, Head of State, and president of Newfoundland&Labrador are to take place on July 30th, and such officials are to take office the next month. Section C: The term of the Head of senate is five (5) years, He may be voted back in however if he wishes to rerun. (2 re-runs max) Section D: The president (head of state) may hold a nine (9) year term, He may be voted back in however if he wishes to rerun. (3 re-runs max) --------------------- Article VI Section A: The President appoints the Ministers. Section B: All the ministers in the cabinet may stay as long as they wish, unless fired by the president. (who also appointes them) Section C: Said ministers are to act as advisers to the government of Newfoundland&Labrador. Section D: The Minister of Foreign Affairs shall appoint Ambassadors, with approval of the President. ------------------- Article VII ------------------- The judicial branch ------------------- section A: It is solely Supreme Court's powers include interpreting the Constitution, reviewing laws, and interpreting laws and special cases. Section B: Among their powers is also a 'judicial review doctrine' under which the executive actions are subject to review, and possible invalidation, by the judiciary. Their rulings for this doctrine can not be over-turned, unless by petition by a majority of the citizens. Section C: There are 17 supreme judges that decide the out-come of any majure trials, as well as hold the powers of the court. The Justices shall be appointed by the President with confirmation of the Senatus, while the Supreme Justice shall be appointed by the Senate with a four-fifths majority vote. Section D: A judge may run for thirty (30) years. --------------------------------- Article VIII- To declare war, war time, and peace time. Section A: In order to declare war, a deceleration first needs to be approved, or written, by the president, then it is sent to the senate. The declaration needs a 2/3 majority vote to pass, Newfoundland will have officially declared war on said country. The president, if he wishes, may veto the declaration, should there be a reason it is no-longer needed or a option. The senate can override this veto with a simple majority vote. Section B: During times of war, the senate must approve, to the best of their financial and capable ability, to draft what troop is needed, and buy and/or build any weapons necessary. Section C: In order for the senate to buy military units (air-craft, ships, tanks, etc) when not at war, the senate will need a 3/5 vote, vote to buy any amount of these units, as was asked by the high commanders, or president. In tensions, the senate needs a 4/5 vote. In tensions, citizens may also be drafted. Section D: In peace, Newfoundland will accept volunteers over 17 and able into the military. They can freely choose witch branch to become of. Section E: During peace, the army is under the control of the senate, during times of tensions, the president is in complete control of the military, as to what is possible. ------------ Article IX (Impeachment and forced removal) Section A: Our reps and president, judges, and all other government officials, etc, shall hold their offices during good behavior. The President, judges, reps and all civil Officers of the United Republics of the Island of Newfoundland and the Mainland of Labrador, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other High crimes and Misdemeanors. Impeachment must begin in the House of Representatives, where a motion is submitted into a Committee (that would be formed by the house for said reason) detailing what crime or misdemeanor the President (or federal judge) has committed. If the committee votes to accept the motion, it goes to a full vote in the House. If the House votes with a 61% majority to impeach, a separate committee of 'managers' or prosecutors is chosen and the procedure goes back to the house. Should the house still have a 61% Majority vote, then the judge or president would be impeached, and must leave his/her office immediately. The president and any member of the senate may be prosecuted in the criminal courts for criminal activity. If found guilty of a crime in a federal district court, the president or rep would face the same type of sentencing any other criminal defendant would, and may be forced to leave the office. Section B: Courts also shall hold their offices during good behavior. A Justice may be impeached by the senate and removed from office if convicted in a Senate trial. A judge may be prosecuted in the criminal courts for criminal activity. If found guilty of a crime in a federal district court, the justice would face the same type of sentencing any other criminal defendant would. The district court can not remove him/her from the Bench. Any justice found guilty in the criminal courts of any felony would be impeached and, if found guilty, removed from office. Section C: A president or rep must leave office however, if a petition was signed for his removal with no less than 75,000 persons. The petition must then be submitted to the supreme-court who will decide if removal is indeed necessary. If the court refuses to recognize,etc the petition, the rep/s and president may stay in office. ------------- Article X For a bill or document to pass, it needs to enter the senate, and pass with a 4/5 vote. It is then sent to the president for review. He will than veto it, or pass it. Should he veto it, the senate may attempt to override it with a 5/9 vote. If this is passed, the veto is over-ridden, and said bill takes affect. Only the president may sign and accept treaties. The senate may however with a 9/10 vote, kill any treaty it wishes. ------------- Article XI The senate and or any person may propose changes to this document, if they feel it's needed, they must inform the public, as well as the president. This document may be amended at any time, with notice, by the vote of the citizens of this Republic of Newfoundland by a 3/5 majority vote, as well as a 3/4 majority vote by the senate. Article XII Section A- This Constitution may never be suspend, knowingly exploited or violated, abolished, or anyway void for any reason by the President, senate or court, or any other peoples, including common, in authority, military, etc. -------------- Article XIII- state of emergency. A state of emergency (not to be confused with Martial law) may however be declared, witch may suspend some normal functions of the executive, legislative and judicial powers, alert citizens to change their normal behaviors, or order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. Such declarations usually come during a time of natural or man made disaster, during periods of civil unrest, or following a declaration of war or situation of international or internal armed conflict. The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended however, unless when in Cases of extreme Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it. The court, senate and president must decide what should be suspended, based on the emergency. Should any member of the government is found abusing, conspiring to abuse, or attempt to abuse this function, will be forced out of office, by either the president, high court, or the senate, or the people. (as long as can be proved in the court.) As long as evidence is provided to both the court, and general public. -------- Article XIII As for currency and printing money, a National treasurer will be set up, and headed by the minister of finance. This treasurer is to take say in what the currency is, and how it's backed. -------------- Article XIV---Firearm Registration Act Officially establishes a National Gun Registrar as a part of the Ministry of defense, and shared with the Minster of Domestic affairs. Requires all citizens seeking to purchase a firearm to attain a firearm ownership license beforehand. All purchased firearms will be added to the national gun registry, which will list the owner, firearm model, serial number, and merchant from whom the weapon was purchased. Increases fines for unregistered weapons to 7,000 NFD (for the first 3 offenses) and tripled for each subsequent offense Illegalizes personal ownership of fully automatic weapons, explosives, and military-grade weaponry Institutes a minimum 16-year prison sentence for illegal ownership of excessively dangerous weapons This Article is meant to have a minimum check to 'Section S' in our Bill of Rights. -------------- Article XV: Voter registration age requirement, etc. Section A: An amendment to the constitution to officially mark the legal voting age at 17. Section B: Voting shall be done by secrete ballot. ------------ Article XVI It is the government's ultimate job to protect the basic and unalienable rights of the common citizen. ----------------- Article XVII (Presidential Succession) (a) Should the president be unable to lead the republics, by reason of death, resignation, removal, or failure to qualify, then the vice president shall take his office. Should the vice president be unable to take office, then the powers and duties of the president and his office is to pass to the minister of domestic affairs. (b) These rules shall also apply in the same cases and reasons as previously stated to those acting as president. © Any person acting as president under sections (a), or (b) of this section shall continue to act until the expiration of the current presidential term. (d) Should the president be unable to perform his duties because of a disability, then the vise president, or other person who is recognized by the senate, as stated in the list in section (e), may act as president, until the removal of his disability. (e)Should, for reason of death, resignation, removal, or unable to qualify, be no person from section (a) to replace the president, then the office is to be given to the person whom is highest of the following list, so long as they qualify, are not disabled, and wish to be the next president; Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Ministry of Innovation Trade and Rural Development, Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Education, Minister of Health, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, Minister of defense, Military Adviser, Minister of Transportation. Should any of these people be unable to act, then the senate shall appoint a new president. (f) Any person whom replaces the president of these united republics under this section shall enjoy a full nine (9) year term, unless he wishes to resign. Should he be appointed by the senate, as explained at the end of section (e), he will only receive a four (4) year term, unless if he wishes to resign. (g) Should any person for any reason act as president under this article, his compensation and salary shall be at the rate then provided by law that was for the president. ------------- Section A- these are some of the basic, and unalienable rights of the individual. Bill of rights (Protection of Human Dignity). Human dignity shall be inviolable. To respect and protect it shall be the duty of all state authority. The Newfoundlandic people therefore acknowledge inviolable and inalienable human rights as the basis of every community, of peace and of justice in the world. The following basic rights shall bind the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary as directly applicable law. Section B- (Rights of liberty - Personal Freedoms) Every person shall enjoy the right to free development of his personality insofar as he does not violate the rights of others or offend against the constitutional order. Every person shall enjoy the right to life and physical integrity. Freedom of the person shall be inviolable. These rights may be interfered with only pursuant to a law. Section C- Every person is guaranteed the freedom of religion, which must be inviolable. No person shall be compelled against his conscience to render military service involving the use of arms. Details shall be regulated by a federal law. Section D- All persons shall be equal before the law. All Men and women shall have equal rights. The state shall promote the actual implementation of equal rights for women and men and take steps to eliminate disadvantages that may exist in one way or another. No person shall be favored or disfavored because of sex, parentage, race, language, homeland and origin, faith, or religious or political opinions. No person shall be disfavored because of disability. etc, etc. Section E- Every person shall have the right freely to express and disseminate his opinions in speech, writing, and pictures (and other medians) and to inform himself without hindrance from generally accessible sources. Freedom of the press and freedom of reporting by means of broadcasts and films shall be guaranteed. There shall be no censorship. These rights shall find their limits in the provisions of general laws, in provisions for the protection of young persons, and in the right to personal honor. Art and scholarship, research, and teaching shall be free. The freedom of teaching shall not release any person from allegiance to the constitution. There shall be a decent number of public schools in any village, town, or city, to inform the citizens of this constitution, and her rights, and such. Section F- (School Education). The entire (state) school system shall be under the supervision of the state. Parents and guardians shall have the right to decide whether children shall receive public or some form of private eduction, or religious schooling. Students must be taught with-out prejudices, as all students receive the right to learn. Teachers may not be obliged against their will to give religious instruction of some or any form in public schools. The right to establish private schools shall be guaranteed. Private schools that serve as alternatives to state schools shall require the approval of the State and shall be subject to the laws of this Republic. Such approval shall be given when private schools are not inferior to the state schools in terms of their educational aims, their facilities, or the professional training of their teaching staff, and when segregation of pupils according to the means of their parents will not be encouraged thereby. Approval shall be withheld if the economic and legal position of the teaching staff is not adequately assured. A private elementary school shall be approved only if the educational authority finds that it serves a special pedagogical interest or if, on the application of parents or guardians, it is to be established as a denominational or interdenominational school or as a school based on a particular philosophy and no state elementary school of that type exists in the municipality. Preparatory schools shall be allowed. For public schools- Teaching mainly of any specific religion is discouraged, forcing, or only allowing the students to be, or have any specific religion or religious requirements or test will result in the teacher, and or staff to be fired, punished by no less than 7 years. Section G- (Freedom of Assembly). All Newfoundlanders shall have the right to assemble peacefully and unarmed without prior notification or permission. In the case of outdoor assemblies, this right may be restricted by or pursuant to a law. Section H- (Freedom of Association). All Newfoundlanders shall have the right to form corporations and other associations. Associations whose aims or activities contravene the criminal laws, or that are directed against the constitutional order or the concept of international understanding, shall be prohibited. The right to form associations to safeguard and improve working and economic conditions shall be guaranteed to every individual and to every occupation or profession. Agreements that restrict or seek to impair this right shall be null and void; measures directed to this end shall be unlawful. Section I- freedom of movement All Newfoundlandrs shall have the right to move freely throughout the federal territory, and leave and reenter the Republic. (The later two is up to foreign governments' laws) This right may be restricted only to combat the danger of an epidemic, to respond to a grave accident or natural disaster, to protect young persons from serious neglect, or to prevent crime, or in times of a state of emergency (if required). Section J- (Occupational Freedom; Prohibition of Forced Labor). All Newfoundlandrs shall have the right freely to choose their occupation or profession, their place of work, and their place of training. No person may be required to perform work of a particular kind except within the framework of a traditional duty of community service that applies generally and equally to all. No man shall be denied work because of sex, parentage, race, language, homeland and origin, faith, religious or political opinions, or disability. No man shall be forced to work for any reason, unless for over-time, or completely, and 100% voluntary. Section K- The military may never (unless in times of invasion, and we are on the loosing side and desperately need it) accept someone under the age of 17. During times of peace, people may volunteer. during times of tensions and war, any able man and women over 17 may be drafted, if needed. Section L- Writ of Habeas Corpus Every man shall enjoy the Writ of Habeas Corpus. The writ of Habeas Corpus as stated in Article XI may be suspended. As Such, any person in authority must have a specific warrant granted by a judge to search and or seize. (Article XI may suspended this part, as needed.) When this isn't suspended, any illegally gathered evidence can't be used as evidence, and must be removed. Section M- Property and the right of inheritance shall be guaranteed. Their content and limits shall be defined by the laws. Section N- Land, natural resources, and means of production may for the purpose of socialization be transferred to public ownership or other forms of public enterprise by a law that determines the nature and extent of compensation. The government may also buy out certain businesses of any kind, and or construct its own as needed. Section O- No Newfoundlander may be deprived of his citizenship. Citizenship may be lost only pursuant to a law, and at the will of the citizen. No Newfoundlander may be extradited to a foreign country. (This may be regulated by laws) Section P- Every person shall have the right individually or jointly with others to address written requests or complaints to competent authorities and to the legislature. Section Q- The privacy of correspondence, posts and telecommunications shall be inviolable. Restrictions may be ordered only pursuant to a sensible law. If the restriction serves to protect the free democratic basic order or the existence or security of the Republic or of a Land, the law may provide that the person affected may or may not be informed of the restriction and that recourse to the courts may be replaced by a review of the case by agencies and auxiliary agencies appointed by the legislature. Section R- Insofar as, under this Basic Law, a basic right may be restricted by a state of emergency. When in a state of emergency, a specific affected right, along with a specific written reason for why it must be temporary suspended, and the article in which it appears. paragraphs and sentences of such are needed when it appears so. In no case may the essence of a basic right be affected. The basic rights shall also apply to domestic artificial persons to the extent that the nature of such rights permits. Should any person’s rights be violated by the government, public authority or an other person, he may have recourse to the courts. If no other jurisdiction has been established, recourse shall be to the ordinary courts. Section S- Every citizen has the right to bear arms. This may be subject to laws and conditions. Has at the least, a minimum check from 'Article XIII' in our Constitution. Section T- No person shall be arrested because of a ex post facto law(s). Section U- Any right not beholden, or specified may be added with the passage of time. Just because a right isen't here, doesen't mean it doesn't exist, unless stated by a specific law. [spoiler] (original) Constitution of the Republic of Newfoundland. Preamble- To create a more perfect state, for the people, by the people Article I Sovereignty of the Republic --- section A- The Republic of Newfoundland hereby asserts her independence, and shall henceforth recognize no foreign ruler and tolerate no foreign influence upon her land, unless by permission of the governance. It is the duty of the President, senate, and the Military to uphold the freedom of Newfoundland and defend it in peace and in war. Section B- The People The People are the source of the Government’s authority, and it is with their good blessings that the Government rules. The People vote for their members of the senate, the president, and the local level government, and as the People are the ones who put the Government in power, the Government is not permitted to pass any legislation that would interfere with the personal lives of the people. By accepting their position, each official recognizes that it is not the place of the Government to dictate how individuals live their lives. As a government for the people, by the people, it is the government's job not to abuse its power, but to use its power to protect the rights of the citizen, and the nation, and her interest. ------ Article II- the military The Military consists of the Newfoundland Army, reserves, Air Force, and Navy, (the military may be expanded with time) and is the primary defense of the Republic against foreign threats. The Military is subordinate to the Minister of Defense, who is in turn subordinate to the President (in times of war, other wise the senate). The President and the Military adviser (in time of high tensions and war) as well as the defense minister split control of the military, and is watched over by the senate. In the event of widespread dissent, or if an unpopular leader refuses to abdicate, it is the duty of the Military to topple the regime and rebuild it as the People demand. ----- Article III This country is to declare itself, at the very least, a Republic. The government is built and made for the betterment and protection of the State and her citizens. The President appoints the Ministers. The Republic may not modify existing laws or enact new laws without it passing through the senate. ------------ Article IV section A- As to how a representative gets his/her vote into the senate, they must win a simple majority vote from the registered voters and citizens of Newfoundland. As for the rep. must do, he must debate, pass, or kill any documents, bills or treaties that comes into the house, as well as help manage finances. The senate is watched over from the head of senate, witch will be appointed by the representatives, with a majority 4/5 vote. This head is not a part of the 200 members, but his own member, who watches over the rest. If it may be that he should be out of office, a complaint against him must be filled out (by the president, senate, or majority of the people) In witch case, he may be voted out by the senate with a 3/5 vote. The same goes for the senate. They may stay if the court proves them innocent. They may also be forced out of office by petition of over 75,000 citizens. Section B- There is also a president, who watches over the nation, signs into laws, documents, treaties, and may attempt to kill them. He may also draft a declaration of war. And during war, is the sole high command of the military, to be watched by the senate. The president is elected by simple majority vote. -------------- Article V The term of the representatives in the senate is three (3) years, they may be voted back in however if they wish to rerun. (2 re-runs max) The term of the Head of senate is five (5) years, He may be voted back in however if he wishes to rerun. (2 re-runs max) The president (head of state) may hold a nine (9) year term, He may be voted back in however if he wishes to rerun. (3 re-runs max) All the ministers in the cabnet may stay as long as they wish, unless fired by the president. (who also appointes them) ------------------- Article VI ------------------- The judicial branch ------------------- It is solely Supreme Court's powers include interpreting the Constitution, reviewing laws, and interpreting laws and special cases. Among their powers is also a 'judicial review doctrine' under which the executive actions are subject to review, and possible invalidation, by the judiciary. Their rulings for this doctrine can not be over-turned, unless by petition by a majority of the citizens. There are 17 supreme judges that decide the out-come of any majure trials, as well as hold the powers of the court. These judges are appointed by the senate, with a 3/4 vote, and run for thirty (30) years. Courts shall hold their offices during good behavior. A Justice may be impeached by the senate and removed from office if convicted in a Senate trial. A judge may be prosecuted in the criminal courts for criminal activity. If found guilty of a crime in a federal district court, the justice would face the same type of sentencing any other criminal defendant would. The district court can not remove him/her from the Bench. Any justice found guilty in the criminal courts of any felony would be impeached and, if found guilty, removed from office. --------------------------------- Article VII- To declare war, war time, and peace time. In order to declare war, a deceleration first needs to be approved, or written, by the president, then it is sent to the senate. The declaration needs a 2/3 majority vote to pass, Newfoundland will have officially declared war on said country. The president, if he wishes, may veto the declaration, should there be a reason it is no-longer needed or a option. The senate can override this veto with a simple majority vote. During times of war, the senate must approve, to the best of their financial and capable ability, to draft what troop is needed, and buy and/or build any weapons necessary. In order for the senate to buy military units (air-craft, ships, tanks, etc) when not at war, the senate will need a 3/5 vote, vote to buy any amount of these units, as was asked by the high commanders, or president. In tensions, the senate needs a 4/5 vote. In tensions, citizens may also be drafted. In peace, Newfoundland will accept volunteers over 17 and able into the military. They can freely choose witch branch to become of. During peace, the army is under the control of the senate, during times of tensions, the president is in complete control of the military, as to what is possible. ------------ Article VIII The president may be removed from office if he is caught doing something illegal, or taking advantage of his powers, and military powers. He may be removed by (only if can be proven in a court) the court itself, if the senate allows, or with a majority of 165 votes in the senate. He may stay in office however, if he is proven innocent. He must leave office however, if a petition was signed for his removal with no less than 75,000 persons. ------------- Article IX For a bill or document to pass, it needs to enter the senate, and pass with a 4/5 vote. It is then sent to the president for review. He will than veto it, or pass it. Should he veto it, the senate may attempt to override it with a 5/9 vote. If this is passed, the veto is over-ridden, and said bill takes affect. Only the president may sign and accept treaties. The senate may however with a 9/10 vote, kill any treaty it wishes. ------------- Article X Section A- The senate may propose changes to this document, if they feel it's needed, they must inform the public, as well as the president. This document may be amended at any time, with notice, by the vote of the citizens of this Republic of Newfoundland by a 3/5 majority vote. Section B- This Constitution may never be suspend, knowingly exploited or violated, abolished, or anyway void for any reason by the President, senate or court, or any other peoples, including common, in authority, military, etc. -------------- Article XI- state of emergency. A state of emergency (not to be confused with Martial law) may however be declared, witch may suspend some normal functions of the executive, legislative and judicial powers, alert citizens to change their normal behaviors, or order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. Such declarations usually come during a time of natural or man made disaster, during periods of civil unrest, or following a declaration of war or situation of international or internal armed conflict. The Privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended however, unless when in Cases of extreme Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it. The court, senate and president must decide what should be suspended, based on the emergency. Should any member of the government is found abusing, conspiring to abuse, or attempt to abuse this function, will be forced out of office, by either the president, high court, or the senate, or the people. (as long as can be proved in the court.) As long as evidence is provided to both the court, and general public. -------- Article XII As for currency and printing money, a National treasurer will be set up, and headed by the minister of finance. This treasurer is to take say in what the currency is, and how it's backed. -------------- Article XIII---Firearm Registration Act Officially establishes a National Gun Registrar as a part of the Ministry of defense, and shared with the Minster of Domestic affairs. Requires all citizens seeking to purchase a firearm to attain a firearm ownership license beforehand. All purchased firearms will be added to the national gun registry, which will list the owner, firearm model, serial number, and merchant from whom the weapon was purchased. Increases fines for unregistered weapons to 7,000 NFD (for the first 3 offenses) and tripled for each subsequent offense Illegalizes personal ownership of fully automatic weapons, explosives, and military-grade weaponry Institutes a minimum 16-year prison sentence for illegal ownership of excessively dangerous weapons This Article is meant to have a minimum check to 'Section S' in our Bill of Rights. ------------ Article XIV It is the government's ultimate job to protect the basic and unalienable rights of the common citizen. Section A- these are some of the basic, and unalienable rights of the individual.Bill of rights (Protection of Human Dignity). Human dignity shall be inviolable. To respect and protect it shall be the duty of all state authority. The Newfoundlandic people therefore acknowledge inviolable and inalienable human rights as the basis of every community, of peace and of justice in the world. The following basic rights shall bind the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary as directly applicable law. Section B- (Rights of liberty - Personal Freedoms) Every person shall enjoy the right to free development of his personality insofar as he does not violate the rights of others or offend against the constitutional order. Every person shall enjoy the right to life and physical integrity. Freedom of the person shall be inviolable. These rights may be interfered with only pursuant to a law. Section C- Every person is guaranteed the freedom of religion, which must be inviolable. No person shall be compelled against his conscience to render military service involving the use of arms. Details shall be regulated by a federal law. Section D- All persons shall be equal before the law. All Men and women shall have equal rights. The state shall promote the actual implementation of equal rights for women and men and take steps to eliminate disadvantages that may exist in one way or another. No person shall be favored or disfavored because of sex, parentage, race, language, homeland and origin, faith, or religious or political opinions. No person shall be disfavored because of disability. etc, etc. Section E- Every person shall have the right freely to express and disseminate his opinions in speech, writing, and pictures (and other medians) and to inform himself without hindrance from generally accessible sources. Freedom of the press and freedom of reporting by means of broadcasts and films shall be guaranteed. There shall be no censorship. These rights shall find their limits in the provisions of general laws, in provisions for the protection of young persons, and in the right to personal honor. Art and scholarship, research, and teaching shall be free. The freedom of teaching shall not release any person from allegiance to the constitution. There shall be a decent number of public schools in any village, town, or city, to inform the citizens of this constitution, and her rights, and such. Section F- (School Education). The entire (state) school system shall be under the supervision of the state. Parents and guardians shall have the right to decide whether children shall receive public or some form of private eduction, or religious schooling. Students must be taught with-out prejudices, as all students receive the right to learn. Teachers may not be obliged against their will to give religious instruction of some or any form in public schools. The right to establish private schools shall be guaranteed. Private schools that serve as alternatives to state schools shall require the approval of the State and shall be subject to the laws of this Republic. Such approval shall be given when private schools are not inferior to the state schools in terms of their educational aims, their facilities, or the professional training of their teaching staff, and when segregation of pupils according to the means of their parents will not be encouraged thereby. Approval shall be withheld if the economic and legal position of the teaching staff is not adequately assured. A private elementary school shall be approved only if the educational authority finds that it serves a special pedagogical interest or if, on the application of parents or guardians, it is to be established as a denominational or interdenominational school or as a school based on a particular philosophy and no state elementary school of that type exists in the municipality. Preparatory schools shall be allowed. For public schools- Teaching mainly of any specific religion is discouraged, forcing, or only allowing the students to be, or have any specific religion or religious requirements or test will result in the teacher, and or staff to be fired, punished by no less than 7 years. Section G- (Freedom of Assembly). All Newfoundlanders shall have the right to assemble peacefully and unarmed without prior notification or permission. In the case of outdoor assemblies, this right may be restricted by or pursuant to a law. Section H- (Freedom of Association). All Newfoundlanders shall have the right to form corporations and other associations. Associations whose aims or activities contravene the criminal laws, or that are directed against the constitutional order or the concept of international understanding, shall be prohibited. The right to form associations to safeguard and improve working and economic conditions shall be guaranteed to every individual and to every occupation or profession. Agreements that restrict or seek to impair this right shall be null and void; measures directed to this end shall be unlawful. Section I- freedom of movement All Newfoundlandrs shall have the right to move freely throughout the federal territory, and leave and reenter the Republic. (The later two is up to foreign governments' laws) This right may be restricted only to combat the danger of an epidemic, to respond to a grave accident or natural disaster, to protect young persons from serious neglect, or to prevent crime, or in times of a state of emergency (if required). Section J- (Occupational Freedom; Prohibition of Forced Labor). All Newfoundlandrs shall have the right freely to choose their occupation or profession, their place of work, and their place of training. No person may be required to perform work of a particular kind except within the framework of a traditional duty of community service that applies generally and equally to all. No man shall be denied work because of sex, parentage, race, language, homeland and origin, faith, religious or political opinions, or disability. No man shall be forced to work for any reason, unless for over-time, or completely, and 100% voluntary. Section K- The military may never (unless in times of invasion, and we are on the loosing side and desperately need it) accept someone under the age of 17. During times of peace, people may volunteer. during times of tensions and war, any able man and women over 17 may be drafted, if needed. Section L- Writ of Habeas Corpus Every man shall enjoy the Writ of Habeas Corpus. The writ of Habeas Corpus as stated in Article XI may be suspended. As Such, any person in authority must have a specific warrant granted by a judge to search and or seize. (Article XI may be suspended) When this isn't suspended, any illegally gathered evidence can't be used as evidence, and must be removed. Section M- Property and the right of inheritance shall be guaranteed. Their content and limits shall be defined by the laws. Section N- Land, natural resources, and means of production may for the purpose of socialization be transferred to public ownership or other forms of public enterprise by a law that determines the nature and extent of compensation. The government may also buy out certain businesses of any kind, and or construct its own as needed. Section O- No Newfoundlander may be deprived of his citizenship. Citizenship may be lost only pursuant to a law, and at the will of the citizen. No Newfoundlander may be extradited to a foreign country. (This may be regulated by laws) Section P- Every person shall have the right individually or jointly with others to address written requests or complaints to competent authorities and to the legislature. Section Q- The privacy of correspondence, posts and telecommunications shall be inviolable. Restrictions may be ordered only pursuant to a sensible law. If the restriction serves to protect the free democratic basic order or the existence or security of the Republic or of a Land, the law may provide that the person affected may or may not be informed of the restriction and that recourse to the courts may be replaced by a review of the case by agencies and auxiliary agencies appointed by the legislature. Section R- Insofar as, under this Basic Law, a basic right may be restricted by a state of emergency. When in a state of emergency, a specific affected right, along with a specific written reason for why it must be temporary suspended, and the article in which it appears. paragraphs and sentences of such are needed when it appears so. In no case may the essence of a basic right be affected. The basic rights shall also apply to domestic artificial persons to the extent that the nature of such rights permits. Should any person’s rights be violated by the government, public authority or an other person, he may have recourse to the courts. If no other jurisdiction has been established, recourse shall be to the ordinary courts. Section S- Every citizen has the right to bear arms. This may be subject to laws and conditions. Has at the least, a minimum check from 'Article XIII' in our Constitution. Section T- Any right not beholden, or specified may be added with the passage of time. Just because a right isen't here, doesen't mean it doesn't exist, unless stated by a specific law. [/spoiler]the 200 members of the senate, Dominic Andrew Johnson Edited November 9, 2013 by Shadow hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow hawk Posted July 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2011 (edited) Average economyish of thee Republic of Newfoundland GDP- $41,177,318,193.64 GDP per capita- $70,006.35 GDP Growth: 1.3% Per year Citizens of working age (by those able to work full-time, being from 16 years- 70 years of age.); aprox. 540,000 Average working week- 70 hr. Average wage~ $53,000 yr,- $13.69 a hr. Unemployment- 7.3% pop. below poverty line (<$14,000): 5.9% (house-hold incomes taxes) number of pop. in said bracket (percentages on right are approximate working population in said bracket, left is what percent is taxed of said income.) (% may be off and/or over-under 100% due to rounding) 1% < $10,000 - 1.3% 3%- $10,000- 7.4% 10%- $20,000- 13.6% 15%- $40,000- 23.7% 18%- 60,000- 17.2% 20%- $100,000- 13.3% 23%- $200,000- 9.7% ------- 24%- $300,000-$400,000 - 5.8% 25%- $400,001- $500,000 - 4.6% 27%- 500,001- $999,999 - 2.7% 30%- > $1,000,000 - 0.7% Average Newfoundland income gained from income taxes- $18,321,135,000 NFD (18.32 Billion NFD) ------ Other forms of taxes and revenue ------- tariffs- 12.8% Average sales tax (varies from city to city, as there is no actual national sales tax.)- 2.88% Corporate Tax- 25% Inheritance Tax- 7% Property Tax- 2.8% value added tax- 5.8% Aviation Tax- 1.38% Newfoundland also gets income from passports, visas, and other Non-tax revenue. Total average yearly income of Newfoundland and Labrador- 22.3 billion NFD ------- A flat 25$ tax will be on the tax forms of all citizens of Newfoundland for our Social Security Program. (see bellow) [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&st=20&p=2789946&#entry2789946"]Tax and income may go up with inflation[/url] (changed from 10% to 25% as of 5/4/13) ----------------------------------------- Average annual budget for the Republic- roughly $19.8 billion. 13% Research and development 10% Transportation, and expansion and maintenance of such 12% Education 23% gov. administration and upkeep of gov. owned business, buildings, and other gov. structures. 17% military 5% Health care 15% miscellaneous spending and unassigned spending 5% Deposited into a 'Social Security Program' ---- inflation rate: ~1.3% -------------------------------- Major companies and enterprises|(Not including gov. run gold and silver mines.) (other note: not exactly finished)(also, only mentioning the larger companies hq'd in the Republic.) -------------------------------- FoundTrans-Atlantic oil, owns a majority of the oil wells, refineries, and such related. HQ in Burgeo. (Also in the top 100 in the world, for the most crude recovered, at 300,000 barrels of crude oil per day ) Burning sun energy, manufactures and sells solar panels (mostly photovoltaic) and wind-mills. HQ in ST. John. Sunny-Skies, manufactures and sells solar panels (photovoltaic panels). HQ in ST. John. Newfound-Atlantic mining- owns most of the salt, coal, nickle and zinc mines, and treatment plants. HQ in Bay Roberts. Nee Fisheries- A small fishery. HQ'd in Tout River. NF Cod.- Another fishery, medium sized in relation to shops, and boats and such owned, etc. HQ in Mount Pearl. Rocky Harbour fisheries- A medium sized, in relation to shops, boats owned, etc. HQ'd in Rocky Harbour. St. John Iron mining- A iron mining company, owns about 37 of said mines. Hq'd in ST. John. Newland Iron company- A iron company, owns about 12 of said mines. Hq'd in St.John. Fogg's LS (long-steel)- A company that owns a majority of our smelters. Hq's in St. John. Newfoundland steel & medals company- A company that owns a decent majority of smelters. Hq'd in St. John. NF Broad-band- A internet company. Hq'd in St. John Fortis Inc.- A utility holding company (HQ'd in St. John) Provincial Airlines: Hq is in ST.John. (Aerospace) Newfoundland Defence contractors: A state-owned contractor HQ'd in ST. John. Altius Minerals- exploration company. Vulcan Minerals Inc.- exploration company. Rutter Inc.- Manfactoring Northstar Network- Aerospace Pope Productions- Production Marine Atlantic- Transportation Infotech Canada Inc.- Technology & Consulting Centre for Cold-Ocean Research Engineering- st John Geological Survey of Newfoundland and Labrador- St. John Atlantic Cool Climate Crop Research Centre -St. John NRC Institute for Ocean Technology (NRC-IOT) - St.John St. John's Dockyard Limited (Newdock) Glovertown Shipyards Limited Kiewit (engineering, construction and mining industries) C & W Industrial Fabrication and Marine Equipment Ltd. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Major mined minerals/resources (most are exported, or used for various purposes domestically); Chalcopyrite, gold, Hematite, Molybdenite, copper, Sphalerite, Analcite, Beryl, Cummingtonite, Goethite, Kyanite, Lazulite, Quartz, Sulphur, Tremolite, Barite, Calcite, Fluorite, Labradorite, Limestone, Pyrophyllite, Sylvite, Talc, oil, uranium, zinc, natural gas, nickel, cobalt. As well as timber, and fishes and other marine life. (And coal, but not yet found in economical deposits.)(may be updated) Major Imports: Lead, Rubber, Coal, and many crops, fruits, and vegetables. Major Exports: iron ore, steel, gold, copper, oil, and fish goods, consumer goods, and various other mined minerals. Major Industries: mining, steel smelting, wiring, fishing, and tourism. Minor Industries: electronics and high-teck, lumber, construction, ship-building, consumer goods and green energy. Edited May 4, 2013 by Shadow hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow hawk Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 (edited) Navy info (X3) Kidd Class Destroyer. [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kidd_class_destroyer[/url] [img]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:USS_Kidd_(DDG-993).jpg[/img] (USS paradis) (X4) Ropucha class landing ship [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ropucha_class_landing_ship[/url] [img]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:BDK-14(1).jpg[/img] (USS Saint-Jean) Aircraft and helicopters Bell 206 [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_206[/url] [img]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chc_bell_206.jpg[/img] Bell CH-146 [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_CH-146_Griffon[/url] F-15 Eagle [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_F-15_Eagle[/url] [img]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:F-15,_71st_Fighter_Squadron,_in_flight.JPG[/img] B-2 Spirit [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_Grumman_B-2_Spirit[/url] [img]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:B-2_Spirit_original.jpg[/img] Edited June 24, 2012 by Shadow hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow hawk Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 (edited) http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac292/aggressivenutmeg/Assault_Rifle_LowPo_2_by_Pirosan.jpg X1,000 Mellis Assault Rifle, Mk. 1 Weight: 5.95 kg Length: 1,095 mm Barrel length: 540 mm Muzzle velocity: 860 m/s Effective range: 775m Feed system: 20 or 30-round detachable box magazine Cartridge: 6.8x51mm NSC Rate of fire: 700–900 rounds/min Sights: Fixed front iron sights, rear picatinny rail, detachable iron sights come standard (Bought from North Star Military Industries, elsewhere) R4 assault rifle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R4_assault_rifle [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b2/Vektor_LM5_Feb_2008.jpg/300px-Vektor_LM5_Feb_2008.jpg[/img] L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L1A1_Self-Loading_Rifle [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8f/SLRL1A1.jpg[/img] M14 rifle http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M14_rifle [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/archive/4/40/20120202082453%21M14_rifle_-_USA_-_7%2C62x51mm_-_Arm%C3%A9museum.jpg[/img] Colt Canada C7 [img]http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/assault/as44/c7a1_a2.jpg[/img] [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Canada_C7_rifle]stats[/url] Diemaco C8A1 [img]http://world.guns.ru/userfiles/images/assault/as44/c8a1.jpg[/img] [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_Canada_C7_rifle#C8A1]stats[/url] C9 Light Machine Gun [img]http://www.armee.forces.gc.ca/2field_Artillery/images/c9a1.jpg[/img] [url=http://www.armee.forces.gc.ca/2field_Artillery/equipementc9en.aspx]stats[/url] Ordnance QF 17 pounder [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6a/QF-17-pounder-batey-haosef-1.jpg/320px-QF-17-pounder-batey-haosef-1.jpg[/img] [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordnance_QF_17_pounder]stats[/url] AT-4 [img]http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/m136-AT4-1.jpg[/img] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT4[/url] Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon [img]http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/smaw-dvic565.jpg[/img] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoulder-launched_Multipurpose_Assault_Weapon[/url] SIG Sauer P225 [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cd/SIG_225.jpg[/img] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIG_P225#P225.2FP6[/url] SIG P226 [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/SIGSauerP226.JPG/320px-SIGSauerP226.JPG[/img] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SIG_Sauer_P226[/url] Javelin (surface-to-air missile) [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/24/Javelin_surface_to_air_missile_launcher.JPEG/175px-Javelin_surface_to_air_missile_launcher.JPEG[/img] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javelin_(surface-to-air_missile)[/url] Bofors 40 mm [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1e/Bofors-p004596.jpg/234px-Bofors-p004596.jpg[/img] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bofors_40_mm_gun[/url] -------------------------------------- Military branches: Republican Guard, Newfoundland and Labrador armed forces: Newfoundland Army, Labrador Army, Newfoundland&Labrador Navy, Newfoundland coast Guard. Active and reserve troops: ~~22,000 Active and reserve aircraft: 22 Active and reserve ships: 14 Military service age and obligation: 17 years of age, but has to be volunteers, unless drafted into the military. (Read, Article VIII of our constitution, paragraph three, last sentence) Maximum age to enlist; 42 (Newfoundland army), 42 (Labrador army) 33(Air-force), 35 (navy) Republican Guard (37). Military age: - male: 17-53 - female: 17-53. Army organization: Squad (5 troops) Platoon (10 Squads; 50 troops) Regiment (10 Platoons; 500 troops) Division (10 Regiments; 5,000 troops) Front (3 Divisions; 15,000 troops) - 1st Army (15,000) - 2nd Army - 3rd Army - 4th Army - 5th Army - 6th Army - 7th Army - 8th Army - 9th Army - 10th Army - 11th Army - 12th Army - 14th Army - 15th Army - 16th Army - 32nd Corps (X) Army weaponry, equipment, and vehicles (including but not limited to): Mellis Assault Rifle, Mk. 1, R4 assault rifle, L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle, M14 rifle, Colt Canada C7, Diemaco C8A1, C9 Light Machine Gun, Ordnance QF 17 pounder, AT-4, Shoulder-launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon, SIG Sauer P225, SIG P226, Javelin (surface-to-air missile), Bofors 40 mm, Medium and heavy versions of the Light Support Vehicle Wheeled, Light Support Vehicle Wheeled, AVGP Vehicle, or Armoured Vehicle General Purpose. Variant being 'Cougar'. Edited September 14, 2012 by Shadow hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow hawk Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 (edited) Domestic Policy: Newfoundland&Labrador reserves the right to protect, promote, and further its national interests at the regional and international level. Foreign policy: Newfoundland&Labrador currently follows a semi-isolation policy. Security policy: Newfoundland&Labrador reserves the right to search any civilian and military vessels passing through or into and within its territorial waters and EEZ, any vehicles or other modes of land transportation passing through and within its land territories and protected areas, and any aircraft passing through and within its airspace for any reason at any time, especially when there are reasonable concern regarding suspicious or illegal activities taking place within Newfoundland&Labrador and its jurisdictions. Any illegal or otherwise intentionally-harmful cargo found through such security search procedures will be seized. Border policy: All persons entering Newfoundland&Labrador must present a valid Passport or proper equivalent documentation to customs officials at border and coastal checkpoints. There, they will be granted a visa (prices very based on the host country, tho current costs is no more than $180 NFD) that will last for no more than 90 days. After 90 days, the persons may choose to renew their visas. If they choose not to renew their visas, they must leave or attempt to before the 90 days. Intentional failure to leave the country or entering illegally is a federal offense, and violators will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action. Maritime policy: Foreign civilian and commerce vessels require a specialized permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to pass through Newfoundland&Labrador territorial waters, which extends to twelve nautical miles from the coast (unless stated otherwise, or conflicts with that of other countries, no permit is required for civilian and commerce passage through the EEZ, which extends to two hundred nautical miles from the coast, unless conflicted with other nations). A permit is required from the Department of Land and Resource Management for fishing and mining rights within the EEZ. Non-allied foreign military vessels are required to receive express permission from the War Ministry to cross Newfoundland&Labrador waters and EEZ through designated paths (the same goes for territorial and protected lands and airspace). They are required to petition the War Ministry for a special permit for passage and docking purposes, and provide a timetable; any dockings are to be for refueling and maintenance purposes. Allied military vessels are exempt from the permit requirements, though they are required to inform the War Ministry beforehand to cross Newfoundland&Labrador territory, airspace, and waters, and to dock in Newfoundland&Labrador ports. This is to avoid misunderstandings and potential conflict. EEZ policy: The official boundaries of the EEZ encompasses all waters adjacent to Newfoundland proper, and the (mainland) of Labrador, extending 200nm from the Newfoundland&Labrador coast or where they interact with another EEZ. The Newfoundland&Labrador EEZ encompasses part of the Arctic Ocean, the Labrador Sea, and part of the Golf of St. Lawrence. Aerial policy: Newfoundland&Labrador have complete and unfettered sovereignty over the airspace within the boundaries of its EEZ (which encompasses land territories, territorial waters, and of course, EEZ), as dictated by the Constitution. It generally has an open-air policy, where any civilian and commercial plane may fly through Newfoundland&Labrador airspace as long they file a flight plan with appropriate authorities in advance for all flights exceeding a certain distance and/or crossing Newfoundland&Labrador air borders, or if required by regulations. Allied and non-allied military planes with prior authorization from the War Ministry, landing within or passing through Newfoundland&Labrador airspace, must file a flight plan with the Department of the Air Force in advance. [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=3021603]Nuclear policy[/url] Embassies: Foreign nations not currently maintaining diplomatic relations with Newfoundland&Labrador are required to contact the Foreign Ministry to formally establish embassies and consulates in Embassy Row, and to recognize and accept the Standard Protocols for Embassy Establishment Declaration (SPEED). Foreign ambassadors, staff, and consuls are required to contact the Foreign Ministry in order to not only establish an embassy and consulates, but also to choose from the available space in Embassy Row of which they wish to reside in. Standards Protocol for Diplomatic Relations Directive Standard Protocols for Embassy Establishment Declaration (S.P.E.E.D.) Article 1: This legislation shall set forth the guidelines for faciliating and furthering diplomatic relations between the United Republics of Newfoundland and Labrador and the world's nations through the Standard Protocols for Embassy Establishment Directive (S.P.E.E.D.). Article 2: A request for an Embassy in Newfoundland&Labrador must be approved by the Minister of Foreign Affairs. Once approved, foreign nation(s) must agree to all terms outlined in Article Three. Upon signature, foreign nation(s) shall be given a choice of whatever Embassy building in Embassy Row they wish to reside in. Section A - Embassy Staff Foreign nation(s) can send only one Ambassador to their Embassy, and Embassy personnel may never exceed fifty persons at one time, including the Ambassador, diplomats, aides, assistants, security, and his/her family. Embassy security staff are permitted to hold small firearms within Embassy grounds. Section B - Extraterritoriality of Embassies Any foreign Embassy are granted extraterritorial status, that is, formally belonging to the foreign nation. Newfoundland&Labrador law and resolutions do not apply there, except under specific circumstances as described in Section E; Newfoundland&Labrador government personnel are required to receive permission from the foreign Ambassador in order to enter their Embassy. Section C - Diplomatic Immunity and Right of Expulsion The Ambassador from the foreign nation, and his family, shall receive diplomatic immunity. The Government of Newfoundland&Labrador reserves the sole right to expel any foreign national from Newfoundland&Labrador territory. Such nationals shall have the right to reside in the foreign Embassy for as long as at the discretion of the Ambassador; they shall come under diplomatic immunity. Otherwise, they shall be guaranteed safe passage out of Newfoundland&Labrador. Foreign nationals residing in an embassy for asylum are not guaranteed safe passage from Newfoundland&Labrador Foreign nationals not under diplomatic immunity may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of Newfoundland&Labrador law. Section D - Diplomatic Transportation Foreign nations establishing an Embassy in Newfoundland&Labrador has the right to send over up to three vehicles and one helicopter. All vehicles must be registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Transportation prior to establishing Embassies. Section E - Revocation of Embassy and Diplomatic Rights The Government of Newfoundland&Labrador reserves the sole right to close down the Embassy at any time. In the event an Embassy is closed down in this manner, all diplomatic staff residing there shall have no more than three weeks to bring their possessions with them, and shall be guaranteed safe passage to their home countries. Individuals without diplomatic immunity will become subject to Newfoundland&Labrador law after the closing of the embassy and may be taken into custody of the Republic and prosecuted. Article Three: Any foreign nation establishing an Embassy in Newfoundland&Labrador officially recognizes that the United Republics of Newfoundland&Labrador has full authority and sovereignty within its borders. Signed, Dominic Johnson, President The members of the fourth congress. Minister of Foreign affairs- Catherine Martin Edited January 27, 2014 by Shadow hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow hawk Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) Republic of Newfoundland diplomacy[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=106194&view=findpost&p=2833890"]The Free trade and Defense Act of Arctic Lands[/url] MDP/FTA with The Federation of Arctic Nations.- nation gone.[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=110584"]MDoAP of (New) Greenland and Newfoundland&Labrador[/url] Nation gone[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=110951&st=0&p=2969407&hl=nadu&fromsearch=1&#entry2969407"]NADU[/url] Article VI, left.[url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=110522&st=0&p=2958787&hl=france&fromsearch=1&#entry2958787"]Economic treaty with France[/url] Nation as of now gone.[url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=112737] Free trade with the Bay act[/url] [url=http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?/topic/114369-president-romero-journeys-to-the-to-the-united-republics-of-newfoundland-and-labrador/?hl=newfoundland]Across the lands and seas treaty[/url] Edited December 27, 2013 by Shadow hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow hawk Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 (edited) ----------- Wonders ------- NF-BroadBand (Internet) In St. John [img]http://apn.ask.com/images/locations/office_apn_newyork.jpg[/img] The citizens of Newfoundland and Labrador have been using the internet since such was available to them. It is rather widespread, as it's used by civilians, as well as the government, and even military. The Internet contributes to the success of the national economy, and plays a crucial role in the nation’s social fabric. NF-Broadband is just one such company that recognized the need for this, and is one of the few internet providers that offer inexpensive and quality service to its costumers. Stock Excange: [img]http://www.chevycedarrapids.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/treasury-building-in-washington-dc-300x225.jpg[/img] Location: ST. John This building was constructed to help our corporations and businesses grow. Although it is not as big as most stock-markets, it is still widely used by investors and businessmen around the world. The Pentagon. [img]http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy184/channel_016/pentagonnkernksbsmgbnkjsgrg.png[/img] Location: St. John The pentagon shaped building serves as the headquarters of the Defence Department to be headed by Ryan Aquila. where peacetime and wartime operations, drills, and projects are being formulated, planned, and carried out -- along with national security matters as well. It serves as a central hub for the organization of the Newfoundlandic Defence Forces (NDF) as a whole. [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=2789946"]Social Security Program[/url] General Hospital, Health Sciences Centre [National Research Lab] [img]http://www.healthcarefoundation.ca/media/uploads/images/HealthSciences.jpg[/img] Location: St. John The General Hospital is the largest hospital in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a tertiary acute care facility serving the people of the entire province. It receives more than a million patient encounters annually. The General Hospital is a teaching hospital and is connected to Memorial University's Faculty of Medicine, and the Schools of Pharmacy and Nursing. The Women's Health Clinic is also located in the General Hospital. The building is subsidized by the government. -------------------------------------- Memorial University of Newfoundland (Great University) [img]http://www.blueinitiative.ca/images/mun_full.jpg[/img] a comprehensive university located primarily in St. John, Newfoundland and Labrador. [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_University_of_Newfoundland"]http://en.wikipedia....of_Newfoundland[/url] [img]http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy184/channel_016/Trans_CanadaHighway-1.png[/img] Trans- Newfoundland Freeway, and others (Highway)(trans canada highway) A highway that will stretch from St. John to Port aux Basques. The highway contributes to the nation’s economy, defense, and mobilization. This and other highways and road ways make up a system of highways, freeways, expressways, roads, railways, and rail tracks, used to provide transportation around the nation. These systems lies under the responsibility and jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation and is maintained by the Department of Interprovince Highway and Rail System. --------------- Happy Valley-Goose Bay (Foreign Airbase) A Foreign Air Force Base, as its name suggests, is an Air Force base established and maintained within the territory of a foreign country. Newfoundland& Labrador currently maintains a policy forbidding foreign nations, allied or not, from stationing such bases in Newfoundlandic and Labrador national territory and certain parts of protected territory. The Happy Valley-Goose Bay, although not actually a foreign airbase, is currently in Labrador, a territory of Newfoundland. This airbase is one of the largest on the american continent. [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Valley-Goose_Bay"]http://en.wikipedia....alley-Goose_Bay[/url] -------------- [img]http://www.cs.mun.ca/~jj/pics/misc/Cabot_Tower_1.jpg[/img] Cabot Tower (Great Monument) Cabot Tower is a tower in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, situated on Signal Hill. Construction of the tower begun in 1898 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of John Cabot's discovery of Newfoundland, and Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee. In 1901, Guglielmo Marconi received the first trans-Atlantic wireless message at a position near the tower, the letter "S" in Morse Code sent from Poldhu, Cornwall, United Kingdom. Cabot Tower is now the centre of Signal Hill National Historic Park, Canada's second largest historic park, with walking trails, and an interpretation centre where the visitor can hear stories about the area. ---------------------- [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9a/St_John%27s_Basilica.jpg/320px-St_John%27s_Basilica.jpg[/img] Basilica of St. John the Baptist (Great Temple) The Basilica-Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador is the metropolitan cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. John's, Newfoundland and the mother church and symbol of Roman Catholicism in Newfoundland. The Basilica-Cathedral was the largest building project to its date in Newfoundland history. Construction lasted from the excavation of the ground in May 1839, through the laying of the cornerstone in May 1841, until the completion and consecration on September 9, 1855. At this time, it was one of the largest church buildings in North America. --------------- Acts and Resolutions -------------- [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=2758689"]Nationalization of the gold and silver industry[/url] [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=2758578"]Eminent domain is a official power of the government.[/url] Later such power was put in our constitution; Section N of our Bill of Rights, "Land, natural resources, and means of production may for the purpose of socialization be transferred to public ownership or other forms of public enterprise by a law that determines the nature and extent of compensation. The government may also buy out certain businesses of any kind, and or construct its own as needed." Letting our government have eminent domain on such places. [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=2789946"]Social Security Program8[/url] [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=2856247"]The Neutrality Act of 20XX[/url] [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=2890043"]Amendment of 'Article X' section 'A'. Change, Voter registration Age Requirement Amendment, 1st Petition Act[/url] [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=2927680"]National Highway project of 20XX[/url] [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=2873046"]military Budget Act of '20XX'[/url] [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=2956339"]Add a section to Article IV-, name change,Name 'Labrador City' as official capital of region of Labrador, etc.[/url] [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=3000695"]New Tax For Projects Act[/url] [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=3012792"]Newfoundland&Labrador Health Care Act (NLHCA[/url] [url="http://forums.cybernations.net/index.php?showtopic=103408&view=findpost&p=3021603"]Newfoundland&Labrador's Deceleration of being a Nuclear Free Zone[/url] Edited January 1, 2013 by Shadow hawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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