The Constitution of Nombre

The Constitution of the Republic of Nombre

The rights of everyman are unquestioned, unequivocal, and unbiased. We the people of Nombre believe these rights are the essence of community and equality. Seeing that these rights are of the most important of all, we begin our countries greatest living document with these amendments, which protect all individual citizens. At no time shall anyone infringe upon these rights without due process:

First Amendment

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petitition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Second Amendment

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Third Amendment

No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner; nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Fourth Amendment

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Fifth Amendment

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself; nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation.

Sixth Amendment

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed; which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor; and to have the assistance of counsel for his defence.

Seventh Amendment

In Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury shall be otherwise reexamined in any Court of the United States, than according to the rules of common law.

Eighth Amendment

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Ninth Amendment

The enumeration in the Constitution of certain rights shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Tenth Amendment

The powers not delegated to the Nombre government by the Constitution and not enacted into law by the process of legislation are reserved to the citizens alone.

On the basis of these beliefs of individual rights we do formally form the nation of Nombre.

Form/ Nature of Government:
Officials will be democratically elected by the people and serve their interests while staying within the boundaries of the power they hold.  Limitations will be instituted inhibit centralized, tyrannical power.
Structure:
1.  A branch of thirteen (13) legislatures will be elected to serve the interests of the people via creation of law.  Of the thirteen one will be appointed to position of leader to apply further amounts of guidance and insight to the decisions of the group.  All members of the same power. 
2.  A branch of five (5) judiciaries will be appointed to review, analyze, and interpret created laws.
Will also oversee legislature.
3.  Legislature will decide issues as they are voted for by region.
4.  Legislatures will be appointed via vote by each region.  
National Structure:
Nation will be divided into thirteen (13) regions with no individual rights.
Limitations:
1.  Officials of the legislature will serve one finite six year term.
2.  Amendments may be made to constitution via a two-thirds vote of the regions.
3.  Full transparency will be imposed on the proceedings, affairs, decisions, and information of the legislature.
4.  Legislative power will be checked via the judicial branch.

Taxes

Taxes will be limited to a flat sales tax of 10% of the total sale, and a flat 20% income tax. The sales tax revenue will be split evenly between the region in which the sale was incurred, and the overarching government. 

On the Regional Level

• The Sales Tax revenue within the region will go to providing transportation and maintaining the infrastructure of the region. 
• Income Tax revenue will go to providing health services, police, fire departments, and public education. 

On the Government Level

• The Sales Tax revenue will go toward maintaining an able military, and offering a limited amount of welfare programs that have strict requirements for enrollment.

Judicial System

The limited power of the Government will be enforced through a supreme court at head of a judicial system. This will be a 5 person committee elected by the people. Members will be elected for 8 year terms with the ability to serve two terms. There will be one member of the court elected by the other members as the head justice for the court. The judicial system will not have the power to create legislature, but will be carry the ability to enforce it. 

On the Regional Level

• There will be regional courts with presiding judges for each individual region
• Those regional judges will have the power to mitigate issues within their region
• If the people wish to overturn a judge's decision they may appeal to the supreme court with a 2/3 majority vote.

On the Governmental Level

• The supreme court will handle all impeachment or disciplinary hearings involving ranking members of the government, and hold them to the highest of standards.
• Ensure that all legislation does not violate the terms of the constitution or infringe on the bill of rights