Constitution of the Kingdom of Kyaw Cen

The Constitution of the Kingdom of Kyaw Cen was ratified on the 22nd of May, 2024. It defines the country as a federal semi-constitutional monarchy.

Part 1

Article 1 prohibits discrimination based on "religion, belief, political opinion, race, gender, sex, or on any other grounds".

Article 2 grants citizens the right to freedom of religion.

Part 2

Article 3 defines the capital as whatever city the ruling Quing is currently residing in.

Article 4 defines the national anthem as the song "Fish !" by YonKaGor.

Article 5 defines the official languages of the country as English, Kyawcenni, and German.

Article 6 defines the Flag of Kyaw Cen.

Article 7 further clarifies what the flag represents.

Article 8 defines the national emblem of Kyaw Cen.

Part 3

Article 9 grants everyone the right to found a political party, and prohibits anyone from being a member of multiple parties.

Article 10 states that a party must choose an ideology to be represented in the National Assembly.

Article 11 defines the legislature as consisting of the National Assembly and the Federal Council.

Article 12 states that an Act of Parliament that has been suggested to the National Assembly has to be brought for a reading by the Prime Minister and voting by the National Assembly if the ruling government should wish it. It also defines the term "faction" as a group of people with the same political program who occupy at least 5% of seats in the parliament. It furthermore grants each faction the right to hold a speech no more than 4 minutes in length to be held before a bill is voted on. It also demands that, for a bill to be passed, it must be approved by a majority in both houses of Parliament, as well as by the Quing, who may veto a bill for any reason. Furthermore, the constitution may be amended if two-thirds of the National Assembly and a majority of the Federal Council should wish it.

Article 13 states that an election for the National Assembly must be held every four months. It further states that its seats (which may number no less than 14) shall be allocated by proportional representation, and demands that at least 40% of members of each faction shall be present at legislative meetings.

Article 14 states that the Federal Council shall consist of the members of government of the Federal Subjects. Each federal subject's share of seats depends on its population, with the caveat that each subject must have at least one seat. The Federal Council, like the National Assembly, must have no less than 14 seats.

Article 15 states that the Prime Minister shall be elected in a federal election, and that candidates may run independently or as part of a party, and that these parties may only select one candidate, and no more. The candidate of the party that wins the election is chosen as Prime Minister until a new election is called. Kyawcenni nationals may vote for any party approved by the Quing. It also states that terms begin the day after each election has its result fully counted. If a Prime Minister should be unable to govern, the Vice-Prime Minister should take over the running of the country, however if a Vice-PM is in power for more than a month, elections must be called in less than two weeks. The PM also has the power to suggest new bills for any reason.

Article 16 grants the ruling party or coalition the right to select ministers.

Article 17 states that the Vice-Prime Minister should be appointed by the Cabinet, and may not be a member of the Prime Minister's party if it is in a coalition with any others.

Article 18 states that the Quing is the head of state, and gives them the right to resign for any reason. If the Quing permanently resigns without a successor being chosen by either them or the Prime Minister within two weeks, Æternal is tasked with appointing a successor.

Article 19 grants the Prime Minister the right to call for new elections, which must be held at most two weeks after such an announcement.

Part 4

Article 20 guarantees the existence of a free market.

Part 5

Article 21 establishes the Army of the White Sun as the national defense force of Kyaw Cen.

Article 22 prevents the government from instating conscription.

Article 23 tasks the Army of the White Sun with defending the country or any others it is bound by treaty to protect.

Article 24 states that the Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the White Sun shall be the Prime Minister or otherwise a person appointed by the Prime Minister.

Part 6

Article 25 states that if a law has been broken, the case can be brought to a governor, who can decide whether to bring the case to the Federal Court or not. The judges of the Federal Court are elected by the government after each election.