Constitution

''Allow for the reader of this document to know their rights. These rights apply to all persons under the protection of the United Species Association. All persons regardless of species, age, gender, sexuality, occupation, pregnancy status, ethnicity, and the background shall be afforded these rights unless willfully waived without government influence. The words of this document are the words of the law, of which no entity shall infringe for any reason.''

Article 1 - Legislature

 * 1) Elros consists of lands that permit its separation into five districts. These districts are identified as:
 * 2) District One - New Mombassa
 * 3) District Two - New Phoenix
 * 4) District Three - Pharyland
 * 5) District Four - New Harvest
 * 6) District Five - Reach
 * 7) Each district shall have a number of legislators (titled “senators”) based on their total population. For every 250,000 citizens, the government shall award one senator.
 * 8) Each senator holds one vote for any motion the senate makes.
 * 9) The senate shall all convene within the capitol where all government business shall be conducted.
 * 10) Bills produced on the floor require a majority vote by the introducing party before being debated for consideration.
 * 11) The introducing party requires at least 20 of the 100 seats in the senate, or 20 votes from any party, for the bill to be brought to the floor.
 * 12) Each senator shall hold their title and duty for a period of (2) years unless challenged for ousting in the form of impeachment.
 * 13) Impeachment against a senator follows the same protocols as outlined in article 1 section 6.4
 * 14) The Duties of the Senate shall include:
 * 15) Producing, modifying, and excavating laws that are not defined within this constitution.
 * 16) Controlling at least 50% of the government’s monies, and determining where funds shall be sent.
 * 17) Facilitating inquiries against governmental entities, or private citizens, so long as such inquiries pertain to a movement of the senate.
 * 18) Facilitating impeachment against the Governor of the United Species Association, for which…
 * 19) A majority vote shall qualify for an investigation
 * 20) 65% of the majority vote shall permit conviction.
 * 21) The legislative branch shall be divided by its respective jurisdictions
 * 22) The Senate shall have committees
 * 23) The federal government shall have a senate to pass a federal law
 * 24) The District government shall have councilmembers to pass district law

Article 2 - Judiciary

 * 1) The judicial branch has the controlling authority of the constitutionality of any law passed by the legislative branch, and for any executive policy written by any government executives.
 * 2) Should the law or policy be unconstitutional, it becomes invalidated.
 * 3) Should the law or policy be constitutional, it becomes permanent.
 * 4) The Supreme Court shall consist of Justices who are recommended by the Governor and are approved by the majority of the Senate.
 * 5) Justices shall hold their position for the remainder of their life, unless they are impeached… Killed… Or resign from their duty.
 * 6) Impeachment requires a majority consensus from all members of the Supreme Court, of which the conclusion shall be determined by the Senate of which a supermajority is required to convict and remove them from their duties.
 * 7) The number of justices in the Supreme Court shall be dictated by a supermajority vote of at least 65 senators.
 * 8) The Judicial branch shall be divided by respective jurisdictions.
 * 9) The Supreme Court shall have supremacy in its opinion against any level of government. This court shall consist of justices.
 * 10) The Districts shall have a District court. These courts shall consist of judges.
 * 11) The cities within districts will have county courts. These courts shall consist of monitors.

Article 3 - Executive

 * 1) The Governor shall be the chief diplomat, head of government, Chief Admiral of the military, and esteemed advocate for the people under USA authority.
 * 2) The Governor shall be in control of at least 30% of all government monies, to which they may direct funds in the form of the executive order.
 * 3) The Governor shall have the ability to write executive orders.
 * 4) The order must abide by federal law and conform to budgetary standards.
 * 5) The order cannot force any person to violate any laws.
 * 6) The order cannot entice a Senator or Judge to perform their duties a particular way.
 * 7) The Order can only apply to jurisdictions within the Governor’s control.
 * 8) The Governor shall be elected once every four years, with no maximum amount of times they can be re-elected.
 * 9) They shall not be re-elected after a successful impeachment.
 * 10) The Governor shall appoint the following into Minister positions upon entering office:
 * 11) Minister of War - Federal Policing
 * 12) Minister of Health - Federal Health Sciences
 * 13) Minister of the Treasury - Treasury Department
 * 14) Minister of Civility - Agriculture and Business
 * 15) Minister of Diplomacy - Head Diplomat for the USA
 * 16) Minister of Law - Attorney for the Governor
 * 17) The Governor must be:
 * 18) A citizen of the USA
 * 19) >28 years of age
 * 20) Has not held a military position greater than “Lieutenant” in a foreign military
 * 21) UNSC and SoS militaries are exempt from this rule.
 * 22) Mentally unimpaired
 * 23) Not a Felon

Amendments

 * 1) People have freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the Government.
 * 2) 2nd People have the right to have a weapon to protect themselves.
 * 3) 3rd Soldiers cannot take or live in a person's house.
 * 4) The government cannot arrest a person or search their property unless there is "probable cause."
 * 5) The government must follow the law (due process) before punishing a person.
 * 6) A person has the right to a fair and speedy trial by a jury.
 * 7) A person has the right to a jury trial for civil cases.
 * 8) The government cannot demand excessive bail or fines, or any cruel and unusual punishment.
 * 9) The Constitution does not include all of the rights of the people and the states.
 * 10) Any powers that the Constitution does not give to the federal government belong to the states.
 * 11) Citizens cannot sue states in federal courts. (There are some exceptions).
 * 12) Every person born in a USA territory or is born in a Sangheili or Human territory is a citizen.
 * 13) An immigrant can become a naturalized citizen.
 * 14) All citizens have the right to vote.
 * 15) It is illegal to make a citizen pay a voting fee or take a reading test to vote.
 * 16) 25th If the Governor dies or cannot serve, the Vice-Governor becomes president. If both die, the Majority Leader of the Senate becomes president.
 * 17) USA citizens who are 18 years old or older have the right to vote.
 * 18) Congress must limit when and how much its members are paid.