Constitution of The Imperial Federation Of Magnus Caesar

In Christ we follow,

We the members of the Imperial Federation of Magnus Caesar, in order to create and restore the order of Roma, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the government of our Union.

Article I.
The name of this organization shall be the Imperial Thematic Federation of Magnus Caesar, hereafter referred to as the Federation or Magnus Caesar.
Article II. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Federation is to promote the general safety and freedom of its member themes and people. To protect and expand the culture and legacy of the Roman people.
Article III: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1:
The general body of the Federation must be comprised of, and ratified by, at least two-thirds of the themes to be considered legitimate. The requirements of being considered a legitimate theme involves having a 2/3 citizen population and a majority vote to become a theme.
Section 2:
The privileges and responsibilities of membership are to uphold the freedoms of the citizens and to provide for the collective defense of the realm.
Section 3:
Membership in the federation may be revoked if tyranny against citizens occurs, or if the accused Theme commits treason, or acts against its fellow members militarily, or otherwise. Membership in the Federation may only be given to Themes with at least a 2/3rds majority of citizens. Citizenship can only be given by those born from citizens, or those who serve twenty-five years in the army and have Greek or Latin as a primary language. Voting is allowed only for free Roman, landowning men.
Article IV: ORGANIZATION
Section I: Structure
The governing bodies must meet at least every thirty days and address at least one issue of governance. The executive body is headed by the Primus and can execute the will of the legislative, or veto. The legislative body is separated into two houses. The Caesar Council introduces legislation and controls most spending, while being made up of elected free citizens. The Augustus Senate receives and approves legislation and is made up of nobles. The whole legislative is to be referred to as the Magnus Senate. The Judiciary body is appointed by the Primus and approved by the Magnus Senate.

Section II: Officers
The officers of the government include the Primus, the Caesar Council, the Augustus Senate, (Both together are considered the Magnus Senate and the Judiciary. Each theme must possess a legislative body elected by citizens and nobles, as well as a Strategos and Judiciary. Each theme has a number of council members based on overall population of citizens, while the Augustus Senate has two noble members for each Theme.
Section III: Elections and Appointments
The Federation must take part in free and open elections every two years for the Caesar Council. Every four years for the Augustus Senate and 10 years for the Primus. The Judiciary branch consists of lifetime appointments by the Primus and approvals by the Magnus Senate. Election laws are handled directly by each Thematic legislative body for its respective Theme. Elections are to be handled by an Electoral college chosen by each theme based on population. A majority of electoral college votes must be gained to be elected into any office of the government. Only a male natural citizen of at least thirty-two years in age and part of House Siberian may serve as Primus. Only citizen men of at least thirty-two years in age may serve in the Caesar Council. Only noble men of at least 35 years in age may serve in the Augustus Senate. The Judiciary is lifetime appointments of nine citizen men by the Primus and approved by the Augustus Senate by majority vote.
Section IV: Terms of Office
Senators can hold two terms of office before a mandatory four-year break must be taken. The Primus can serve two five-year terms before a mandatory five-year break must be taken. Council members can serve three two-year terms before a mandatory four-year break must be taken.
Section V: Powers
The Magnus Senate handles all infrastructure and domestic spending. The Caesar Council introduces all bills, while the Augustus Senate approves. The Primus decides defensive spending and can veto any legislation. The Magnus Senate can override a veto by two-thirds majority in each house. The Judiciary can render legislation and executive action null and void if the legislation is not considered in line with this Constitution and its principles. The Primus has the right to an Imperial decree power where for every term a Primus has thirty decrees, no more than six pages in length, addressing only one issue each, that can be implemented without Senatorial approval, but must be upheld by the judiciary. War can be declared only by the Magnus Senate by a motion from the Primus, and approval by the Judiciary. The Magnus Senate is within its right to create and implement committees for consideration of specific problems and departments. The Primus is also within his right to investigate committees and enforce corruption laws.
Section VI: Governing Rules
Each piece of legislation can be no longer than twenty-one pages, and must be made available for view by the public and Magnus Senate at least six days before vote.
Article V: Bylaws
Bylaws can be introduced by the Caesar Council, approved by the Augustus Senate, approved by the Primus, and finally approved by the Judiciary.
Article VI: QUORUM
The minimum number of Council members needed present to be rendered valid is 2/3rds. The minimum for the Augustus Senate is 3/4ths. The judiciary requires every member present to work on legislation, but only at least three members present to work on civil cases. The Primus must be present for every executive proceeding to be considered valid.
Article VII:
Section I: Adoption and Ratification
This Constitution is adopted when 2/3rds of the Themes ratify it by two-thirds vote in their legislative bodies.
Section II: Amending the constitution
Amendments can only be made by either a 2/3rds vote in the Caesar council and Augustus Senate, or by a 2/3rds vote from each and every Theme.

Article VIII: GENERAL PROVISIONS
I. The Church of the State is to be henceforth the Chalcedonian faith.
II. There is a right to free speech and peaceable assembly for the citizens.
III. There is a right to bear arms for every citizen.
IV. All citizens are within their right to receive council when on trial, have an impartial jury, and to face their accuser.
V. All rights not mentioned belong to the citizens.
VI. All powers not specifically enumerated in this Constitution to the Federation, are given to the Themes.

Article IX: AMENDMENTS
I. The Primus has the sole authority to disband the Parliamentary body. 9/22/23
II. The Central Government has gained centralized powers with the Primus a central figure. 9/25/23
III. The Themes are given much decentralized authority back, but all are still under the banner of the Primus and Magnus Senate. (1/28/24)
IV. Religious Toleration of CHRISTIAN faiths is now enshrined as a fundamental right. 1/28/24
V. Central Authority is given back to the Central Primian Government following displays of utter incompetence on the local level. (1/29/24)
VI. The right to privacy of a citizen is not to be infringed without just cause and a warrant. (2/2/24)