Rizian constitution ( hypothetically)
Disclaimer this is hypothetically and this constitution happens after the peaceful reunification And romus expand the house of delegate
1. The Monarch
Sovereign head of state with hereditary succession and extensive executive, legislative, and symbolic powers. The Monarch may issue two types of royal decrees:
- Administrative Decrees: Enacted from simple majority bills passed by the House of Delegates. - Independent Decrees: Issued directly by the Monarch to manage state institutions, execute existing laws, address urgent non-crisis matters, or exercise core prerogatives like military command or budget allocations. These decrees take effect immediately upon issuance, with no requirement for prior Supreme Court approval.
2. The House of Delegates
150-seat legislative body (25 permanent noble seats, 125 elected seats) with the power to propose laws, review all royal decrees (including independent ones) at any time after they take effect, and challenge them if found to be unconstitutional or against the national interest.
3. The Supreme Court
Highest judicial authority composed of 4 justices who are heads of Rizia's four Royal Houses. All its original powers are fully restored: it reviews the constitutionality of all laws passed by the House, resolves conflicts between the Monarch and House, confirms national crisis declarations, approves justice removals for misconduct, and rules on the validity of challenged royal decrees. The only exception is that independent royal decrees do not require the Court's approval before taking effect.
4. Parliamentary Leadership
Prime Minister (elected by the House majority, signs all bills before they proceed) and Grand Vizier (Monarch's chief advisor, coordinates government and parliament relations) retain their existing roles and powers.
How Laws & Decrees Are Made
A. Laws (Supermajority & Special Majority)
These processes remain unchanged:
- Supermajority Laws (140/150 votes): Immune to royal veto, automatically sent to the Supreme Court for constitutional review, and take effect immediately if approved. - Special Majority Laws (120/150 votes): Reviewed by the Supreme Court before being sent to the Monarch, who may sign or veto the law. A veto can be overridden by a 140/150 supermajority vote in the House, followed by final Supreme Court review.
B. Royal Decrees
1. Administrative Decrees (from simple majority bills)
1. The House passes a bill with 76+ votes. 2. The Prime Minister signs the bill to confirm procedural compliance. 3. The bill is sent to the Monarch, who may approve, modify, or reject it (with a written explanation required for modifications or rejections). 4. If approved, it becomes a binding decree. Like all laws, this decree is subject to mandatory review by the Supreme Court to ensure it complies with the framework.
2. Independent Decrees
1. The Monarch issues the decree, which takes effect immediately without any prior approval or review from the Supreme Court. 2. Within 7 days of issuance, the Monarch must submit the decree to the House of Delegates for review. 3. The House may review the decree at any time after it takes effect, even months or years later, if concerns arise about its constitutionality. 4. If the House finds the decree unconstitutional, exceeds the Monarch's authority, or is contrary to the national good, it may challenge it by passing a resolution with a 140/150 supermajority vote, along with a written report citing specific violations. 5. Once challenged, the Supreme Court reviews the decree and the House's resolution, and issues a final, binding ruling: - If the Court upholds the House's challenge, the decree is voided retroactively or prospectively, as determined by the Court. - If the Court rejects the House's challenge, the decree remains in full effect. 6. The Supreme Court may also initiate a review of an independent decree on its own if it receives credible evidence that the decree violates citizens' fundamental rights.
3. Emergency Decrees
These follow the same rules as independent decrees: they take effect immediately upon issuance during a declared crisis (confirmed by the Supreme Court within 72 hours), are submitted to the House for review within 7 days, and may be challenged by the House or reviewed by the Court at any time.
Key Checks & Balances
- Monarch's Authority: Independent decrees allow the Monarch to act quickly and decisively without delays from pre-approval, preserving their executive prerogative. - House Oversight: The House has permanent authority to review any independent decree at any time, ensuring long-term accountability. The high 140/150 supermajority threshold ensures challenges are only made when there is broad consensus the decree is problematic. - Supreme Court Role: The Court retains full judicial power to rule on challenged decrees, resolve disputes, and protect constitutional rules and citizen rights. Its role is not limited, but it only reviews independent decrees after they take effect, either at the House's request or on its own if fundamental rights are at risk. - Prime Minister: Still signs all bills that become administrative decrees, ensuring legislative oversight before they reach the Monarch.