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CONSTITUTION OF THE VENTURAN DOMINION OF JEMANIA

Chapter I - Preamble to the Constitution of the Venturan Dominion of Jemania

We, the citizens of the Venturan Dominion of Jemania, humbly relying on the Grace of Almighty God, do this day resolve to bind ourselves to the Statutes of this Constitution, and do place ourselves under the Ordinances of God's Word, to live by, to be guided by, and to thrive therein.

As citizens of a Greater Kingdom, we who bear the Name of Christ recognise the Supremacy of that Kingdom over all earthly kingdoms, and worship its King as Lord over all earthly rulers. While we live within this Dominion and under this Constitution, our Loyalty lies with the One to whom we belong.

And we all together, as Image Bearers created to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, recognise the Sovereignty of Almighty God over every aspect of our lives, regardless of our own stance toward Him.

With humbled hearts, we ask for the Grace to Protect our Citizens, Steward the Land, Dispense Justice and Mercy, Bless the Nations, and Proclaim the Good News.

To Him who sits upon the Throne, and in Whose Name we ask all these things, be Glory and Honour for ever and ever. Amen.

Chapter II - Statutes of the Constitution of the Venturan Dominion of Jemania

Part One - Government

The government of the Dominion shall be composed of an Executive Council (also known as The Cabinet), led by a Chief of State
The power of Governance shall vest in the Executive Council, and may be exercised on its Behalf by the Chief of State
The Chief of State shall be Elected by the Executive Council
The Executive Council shall be composed of Representative Ministers appointed to the Ministerial Roles outlined in Schedule 1
Ministers of the Executive Council, or Cabinet, shall be appointed to their Roles by the Chief of State, and may be Removed from Office or Reassigned by the Chief of State
New Ministerial Portfolios may be created by the Consensus of the Executive Council
The Chain of Command within the Executive Council shall be structured into three Tiers
1. Tier 1 (Supreme), with the Chief of State as the ultimate Human Authority, under God
2. Tier 2 (Provisional), with the Deputy Chief of State acting in the Stead of the Chief of State, when (a) Absent, (b) Incapacitated, or (c) Deceased. The Deputy Chief of State shall also Assist the Chief of State in all matters of Governance, and may act on their Behalf when directed to do so
3. Tier 3 (Ministerial), with all other Representative Ministers of State occupying this Tier, and being responsible for the Implementation of Government Policy in their respective Portfolios
When making Resolutions on Major Decisions, such a Resolution shall be determined by means of a Vote by the Executive Council
Votes shall take place within the context of a State Assembly, which is a meeting of Representative Ministers for the Purpose of attending to Matters of State
The Deputy Chief of State shall Chair State Assemblies
In a State Assembly, a Representative Minister may move a Motion. If seconded by another Minister, a Vote shall take place
Votes shall take place Mafia-style, with thumbs up being 'ayes', and thumbs down being 'noes'
A Simple Majority shall carry the Motion, which then becomes a Resolution of the Executive Council
A Defeated Motion may not be moved again in the same State Assembly
A Representative Minister who has moved two Defeated Motions may not move another Motion in that State Assembly
Ministers of the Executive Council may act in accordance with their Portfolio and Responsibilities as they deem fit, within the Objectives and Direction set out by their Leadership
However, Ministers of the Executive Council may be Overruled by the Deputy Chief of State, who may in turn be Overruled by the Chief of State, who holds the Supreme Prerogative which they may employ to Overrule Decisions, as they deem fit.
Where a Minister considers to strongly object to a Decision, or an Overruling, they may invoke the Right of Appeal
When a Minister invokes the Right of Appeal against the Deputy Chief of State, or against a Fellow Minister, the Chief of State is to be consulted to clarify the Matter, after which that same Matter is not open to Appeal
When a Minister invokes the Right of Appeal against the Chief of State, a Special Meeting of the State Assembly shall be called
The Chief of State shall state the Reasons for their Decision/Overruling, followed by the Minister stating their Objection
The Entire Executive Council shall then vote (Mafia-style), the Motion being whether or not to Uphold the Appeal
A Simple Majority shall carry the Motion
Matters may be Retroactively Appealed where a Minister did not have Current Knowledge of the Matter/Decision
Matters may be Appealed only once
Following a Failed Appeal, the Minister who invoked the Right of Appeal may not invoke such Right again until a separate, legitimate Appeal has been lodged by another Minister
Following an Upheld Appeal, Amends are to be made to Rectify the situation to the satisfaction of the Minister who invoked the Right of Appeal
Following a Dismissed Appeal, Consideration shall nevertheless be given to Accommodate the Minister's Concerns as much as is possible
During and following any Appeal, regardless of the result, all Parties concerned shall exhibit a Spirit of Unity, and shall not display any form of Internal Hostility

Part Two - Armed Forces

The National Security Council (also known as the War Cabinet) shall be responsible for all matters relating to Security and Defence
The National Security Council shall be composed of Select Ministers from the Executive Council outlined in Schedule 2
Operational Command Authority for the Armed Forces shall vest in the Chief of State
Oversight for the Armed Forces shall be the responsibility of the Inspector General
The Deployment of Power shall be authorised by the National Security Council before any steps are taken to implement such a Deployment
While all Practical Matters relating to National Security shall be attended to by the appropriate Representative Minister, all Major Decisions (such as Policy Direction of National Grand Strategy) shall be dealt with by Consensus of the National Security Council in meetings known as Security Assemblies
The Conduct of a Security Assembly is to follow that outlined for the Conduct of a State Assembly
Sections 16 through 29 of Part One shall apply to the National Security Council, as with the Executive Council, with the exception being that National Security Council Ministers may only be overruled by the Chief of State, as the Deputy Chief of State does not sit on the National Security Council
The Armed Forces of the Dominion may be Deployed to the following, and other, Posts and Combat Environments:
1. Domestic Law Enforcement
2. Domestic Security
3. Foreign Peacekeeping
4. Defence of National Interests, whether at Home or Abroad
5. Defence of Allies' Interests
The Armed Forces of the Dominion of Jemania may NOT be Deployed in Operations against its own Citizens
Refer to External Documents (Treaties, Conventions, etc) for Rules on the Conduct of Hostilities

Part Three - Foreign Relations

The Plenipotentiary responsible for dealing with other Nations on behalf of the Venturan Dominion of Jemania shall be known as the Foreign Minister
Upon appointment, the Foreign Minister shall be Endowed with the Full Authority to Act on Behalf of the Government of the Dominion, within the expressed Interests of such Government
Any Agreement, the Effects of which are contrary to the Interests of the Dominion, which is Covenanted between a member of the Government of the Dominion and the member of the Government of a Foreign Power, may be considered to be Null and Void

Part Four - Legislation and Judicature

The Executive Council may pass Legislation as it sees fit, and as accords with this Constitution
Legislation shall be passed in the same way as Resolutions
Legislation shall be adhered to by all Government Officials and Citizens, as relevant

Part Five - Treasury

‎The Venturan Dominion of Jemania shall seek to use all the Wealth at its disposal in ways that glorify the One from Whom it is on Loan
‎The Dominion's finances shall be managed by the Treasurer
‎The Inspector General shall exercise Oversight over the area of Finance
‎However, as with all Ministerial Portfolios, the Buck shall Stop with the Chief of State
‎The Government shall conduct its Finances in an Accountable and Transparent manner: Accountable by being the exercise of Oversight in this area by the Inspector General; and Transparent by making public the list of Recipients of Foreign Aid in each year's Budget

Part Six - Citizenship

For the purposes of this Part, the term "Citizens" shall be taken to include Government Officials.

Citizens of the Venturan Dominion of Jemania have the following rights:
1. To be provided for
2. To be protected
3. To be respected
4. To be loved
5. To be educated
6. To know God
7. To own property
Citizens of the Venturan Dominion of Jemania have the following responsibilities:
1. Respect for others
2. Teamwork
3. National spirit (see Part Seven)
4. To learn and learn well
5. To live in accordance with the Constitution, statutes, and laws
6. To honour God in word and deed
7. To look out for their fellow citizen
8. To care for the stranger in our lands
9. To care for the widow, the orphan, the sick, and the needy; especially those that are of the household of faith
10. To obey those in authority
11. To steward that which has been entrusted to them

Part Seven - National Spirit

The Citizens of the Venturan Dominion of Jemania shall always endeavour to uphold the National Spirit, which involves (but is not limited to)
1. Conducting oneself so as to be Above Reproach in all Matters of Integrity
2. Showing Love and Respect to one's Fellow Citizen
3. Striving, to the fullest of one's Abilities, to serve first the Interests of the Venturan Dominion of Jemania, and also that of its Allies, its Friends, and of its Neighbours
4. When in times of Hostilities, to Brace oneself to one's Duties, and Serve Sacrificially and Valiantly
5. Maintaining a Steadfast Loyalty to the Venturan Dominion of Jemania and its Citizens
  1. Note - Citizens who enter into a Marriage Covenant are released from the Bonds of Loyalty to the Dominion, and are given the Full Blessing and Commission of the Dominion to form their own Nation
6. Bearing oneself before a World of Observers in such a way that, even through Flaws and Imperfections, and despite one's Inherent Sin Nature, a Spectator will behold one's Conduct, and glorify the Father in Heaven, whether now or on the Day of Visitation.

Schedule 1 - Ministerial Roles of the Executive Council

Chief of State
Deputy Chief of State
Commander in Chief
Chief of Defences
Director of Intelligence
Chief Support Officer
Theologian General
Foreign Minister
Treasurer
Minister of the Interior
Minister of Education
Inspector General

Schedule 2 - Ministerial Roles of the National Security Council

Chief of State
Commander in Chief
Chief of Defences
Director of Intelligence
Foreign Minister

Authorised by Venturan Dominion of Jemania Chief of State
Joshua S. Ventura

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