Vinland Constitution

Summary

The Vinland Constitution is the supreme contract that binds all individual states and is the chief legal backing for the existence of United Vinland. Originally proposed at the Grand Colonial Council by its drafter, Ari Clerks, the Constitution was not active until the surrender and ratification by Ajax Killian following the failed Valhalmont Invasion of Regenia.

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This contract serves as the CONSTITUTION of the nation, United Vinland. Its contents being the purpose, structure, design, and permanence that will ensure the spirit that founded this country will have the system necessary to live up to its highest potential.

First, the purpose. No Gods, no kings, United Vinland will be ruled by the people. This contract will guarantee every citizen of United Vinland has the same basic rights no matter their station or beliefs. At the same time, this contract also beholds them to their obligations as rulers of their own destiny. Out of liberty breeds responsibility.

Next, the structure of the constitution. Our system is setup bicamerally. Each state lends its credibility and respectability to the nation’s rules and laws, and in turn the nation respects the sovereignty and prosperity of each state.

For interstate activity, in order to have a clear understanding of each participant’s responsibilities and obligations, a division of government, the contract branch, will be created to handle all interstate affairs. This contract branch is tasked with witnessing negotiations and providing neutral methods of recourse when requested.

For military affairs, each realm must levy an equal amount of men for the Vinland Military. By levying the same number, this allows any smaller realms to be on equal footing in regards to trained fighting men.

The President will serve as the head of state for all foreign affairs. In addition to this, during times of war, they will also given the title of Supreme General and will be responsible for leading the war crusade. There shall also be a Vice President as chosen by the President, and will act as President in case the latter is indisposed. The President shall choose his own successor, followed by a formal approval from a majority of all heads of state.

Until United Vinland ceases to be, this constitution shall serve as the underlying contract of the land. It may be altered via amendments. Any amendments require a supermajority of at least 75% of the present voting members to meet ratification.

The Amendments to the United Vinland Constitution

1. There is no requirement to worship a God. Subsequently, all prior grievances and prejudices against the Ultima Church shall be forgiven.
2. Any attack by a state on another shall be viewed as an act of war, and will trigger an immediate response by the military of United Vinland
3. If a foreign country attacks a state, this shall be seen as an attack on the nation as a whole.
4. There shall be no individual trade to foreign entities. All foreign trade must be negotiated through the President's office.