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Constitution

Article I

Description: This article creates the legislative branch, dividing it into two chambers—the House of Representatives and the Senate—with frequent elections to ensure accountability and responsiveness. It lays out specific qualifications for office based on activity and citizenship in the roleplay group, while also detailing how bills become laws, the process for impeachment, and the powers vested in Congress. Municipalities are restricted from conducting foreign affairs, issuing currency, or maintaining military forces without federal oversight, reinforcing a strong centralized authority. The article also introduces procedural structures, quorum requirements, and committee formation to support legislative operations.

Article II

Description: This article defines the executive branch, placing national leadership in the hands of a President elected for a six-month term, alongside a Vice President. It details the election process, eligibility requirements, succession protocols, and the President's powers—including military command, treaty negotiation, appointments, and law enforcement. The article ensures accountability by outlining impeachment procedures and emphasizes the importance of public service and constitutional loyalty through an oath of office.

Article III

Description: This article establishes the judicial branch, granting its powers to a supreme Court and any lower courts Congress may create. It gives federal courts authority over a wide range of legal disputes, including constitutional issues, foreign affairs, and inter-municipal conflicts, while reserving original jurisdiction for the supreme Court in select cases. The article emphasizes fair trials, outlines the definition and punishment of treason, and grants the supreme Court power to review—and potentially overturn—actions of the executive and legislative branches. It also introduces rules for issuing arrest warrants and managing judicial procedures.

Article IV

Description: This article sets the framework for the relationship between the federal government and municipalities. It guarantees mutual recognition of public records, rights, and protections across all municipalities, while empowering Congress to admit new ones under strict conditions. The article affirms that every municipality will have a republican form of government and ensures federal protection against invasion and domestic unrest. It reinforces national unity by establishing equal rights and responsibilities across the entire union.

Article V

Description: This article outlines how constitutional amendments are proposed and adopted. It gives Congress the power to initiate changes with a two-thirds vote in both chambers, but requires review and approval by a majority of the Supreme Court within ten days. If the Court rejects an amendment, Congress may override that decision by securing two-thirds approval from both chambers again. This dual-step process balances democratic initiative with judicial oversight, ensuring thoughtful and lawful constitutional evolution.