FEDERAL FOSS ARCHIV

2. Democracy
Governance shall be conducted through transparent, fair, and democratic processes, with equal representation for all member states.

3. Rule of Law
The Constitution and the laws enacted by the Federal Regional Assembly (Fedra) are binding on all citizens.

4. Unity and Stability
Citizens pledge to preserve regional stability, unity, and active cooperation.

5. Transparency and Accountability
Decisions and actions taken by the government shall be open to scrutiny and in the best interests of all member states.

6. Supremacy of the Constitution
This Constitution is the supreme legal document of FOSS. All regional laws, policies, and treaties must conform to its provisions.

To become a citizen, one must enter the World Assembly. Citizenship is immediately assumed after joining the World Assembly.

There is only one alternative method to gain roughly the same rights as a citizen, although full citizenship is only granted to WA members.
This method requires a nation to create a dispatch under the category of Account → Other. The title must be formatted in the following manner: (nation name) Semi-Citizenship.
This dispatch must first contain a list of all nations the owner of the nation has owned in the past or owns currently, even those that have ceased to exist, with the owner's WA nation at the top, if they have one, in this manner:
(nation name)'s Alts
((WA) alt nation name tag) (region (not tagged))
(alt nation name tag) (region (not tagged))
And so forth.
Upon publication, the member is to post the link to this dispatch to the regional RMB, and it is not to be deleted under any circumstances.
If this list is found out to be incomplete by any party given substantial evidence beyond any reasonable doubt, Semi-Citizenship is immediately revoked.
If this list is deleted, or any nation name is removed from this list, Semi-Citizenship is immediately revoked. Names may only be added.
If the Semi-Citizenship of a government official is revoked, the position is considered vacant, and regular vacancy protocols apply.

Limitations of Semi-Citizenship
A semi-citizen;
- may not propose regional laws, unless they are in the position of Fedra member, Minister, Prime-Minister, or President.
- may not propose an amendment to the Constitution. However, they may discuss existing proposals, and vote on them if they are a member of Fedra.

2. Bill of Rights
Each citizen and its population are entitled to the following:
- Freedom of expression and participation in regional governance.
- Equality before the law, with no discrimination based on size or population, gender, orientation, or race.
- Right to propose regional laws and amendments, and to demand referendum.
- Protection against unjust expulsion or sanctions without due process.

Each semi-citizen and its population are entitled or subject to the following:
- Freedom of expression and participation in regional governance.
- Equality before the law, with no discrimination based on size or population, gender, orientation, or race.
- Right to demand referendum.
- Protection against unjust expulsion or sanctions without due process.

3. Responsibilities
Citizens shall:
- Respect and adhere to this Constitution and regional laws.
- Participate actively in governance and discussions.
- Contribute to the stability and progress of FOSS.

1. Composition: The Federal Regional Assembly (Fedra) is the primary legislative body of the Federation of Sovereign States (FOSS), composed of 9 elected representatives. If less elected representatives are available than there are seats, the party who received the seats shall have representatives that occupy two seats, taken from the closed list (described later in this paragraph), in descending order. Each citizen shall vote in a system of Approval Voting, wherein each citizen will be presented with a ballot of all political parties running, and tick their respective boxes if they approve of the party, and multiple approved parties are possible. Afterwards a closed-list proportional representation system is used; Political parties nominate their candidates in a list at least 2 days in advance (wherein, for example, if the party receives 3 seats, the first three people on this list are awarded a seat), and the number of seats allocated to each political party is proportional to the number of approvals they receive in the election. If a party fails to send in a list to the Electoral Commissioners 2 days before the elections, they are not running. Elections are held every 60 days, and are to be announced at least 3 days in advance. Elections are to be held in accordance with Article IV.

2. Powers and Responsibilities:

Enact, amend, or repeal laws and policies.

Approve and oversee treaties with other regions.

Monitor and evaluate the actions of the Executive and Judicial branches.

Approve the regional budget, special funding, and financial allocations.

3. Election of Representatives:

Representatives to Fedra are elected for a 60 days term through the closed-list proportional representation system and elections described above under "1. Composition".
Political parties nominate candidates, and the number of representatives elected from each party is proportional to the approval share they receive. Independent candidates may also run given they form a one-man party, which is to be clearly stated in any party dispatch. A one-man party cannot occupy more than 2 seats, and if a one-man party were to gain enough approvals to technically receive 3 or more seats, the remaining seats are to be divided between the remaining parties, proportional to the remaining approval shares they received.

Elections are held every 60 days, and citizens are encouraged to participate fully in the democratic process by voting.

4. Voting:

Each member of Fedra has one vote in the decision-making process.

Voters cast their vote for themselves. If their opinions do not align with that of the party they represent, they are encouraged to make their own party and participate in the next elections..

Seats are allocated based on the percentage of approvals each party received in the election.

Decisions are made by a simple majority (more than 50%) of Fedra members, unless otherwise specified in the constitution or by law.

For constitutional amendments or other significant matters, a two-thirds majority is required.

5. Vacancies:

In the event of a vacancy in the assembly (e.g., resignation, removal, or death of a representative), the next person on the party's list without a seat is to be given the vacant seat. If there are no individuals left on the list, the first person without a second seat on the list is granted a second seat. If a seat (or two seats) occupied by a one-man party is left vacant, the remaining parties will gain the seat proportional to the amount of approvals they have received in the most recent election.

6. Leadership:

Fedra shall elect a Speaker at the beginning of each legislative session. The Speaker will preside over the assembly’s proceedings and ensure order during debates.

The Speaker may only intervene in the event of blatant hate speech (slurs, statements of any discriminatory kind), blatant insults (for example: name-calling), or continously unsubstantiated claims. If the blatant hate speech is claimed to be a part of a proposed piece of legislature, it is to be denied, as the very passing of such a law would be unconstitutional and in violation of the Bill of Rights.

The Speaker may not intervene in for example situations that call for the analysis of an individual's personality, wherein there is a fine line between blatant insults and substantiated arguments for the good of the debate. Any baseless accusation or observation on personality is to be treated as a blatant insult. Fedra is to steer clear of these kinds of conversations unless absolutely necessary.

7. Committees and Advisory Bodies:

Fedra may establish committees such as the Defense Council, Economic Committee, or Cultural Advisory Committee to advise and provide recommendations on specific national policies.

These committees may consist of a smaller number of representatives and are designed to ensure informed decision-making, although their recommendations are non-binding.

Citizens may voluntarily participate in these committees, and their involvement is encouraged to ensure broad representation and expertise.

8. Accountability and Oversight:

Fedra has the authority to monitor and hold the Executive and Judicial branches accountable, ensuring that their actions are in line with the laws and constitution of FoSS, and in the event that these actions are not in line with existing laws and the constitution of FoSS, Fedra holds the power to impeach wrongdoers, as will be described later in this text.

Fedra shall regularly review and evaluate the effectiveness of the regional government and its policies, making necessary changes as required by the evolving needs of the Federation.

The President serves as the Head of Government and is elected every 60 days by all citizens. This will be done through Approval Voting as well, where citizens may pick multiple candidates as candidates they approve of, and the candidate with the largest amount of approvals becomes the President.

Responsibilities:

Represent FOSS in interregional and foreign affairs.

Oversee the execution and enforcement of laws and policies passed by Fedra.

Direct the WA Delegate in matters related to World Assembly resolutions and actions.

Act as the primary spokesperson for the region in all external matters.

Serve as Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces and oversee national defense and state security.

President and Fedra Appointment Powers:

The President shall have the authority to appoint ministers, judges, and other key officials, subject to the approval of Fedra.

The President may exercise this authority independently for minor positions or where otherwise specified in this Constitution.

All appointment plans (e.g., the Ministers and their ministries) shall require Fedra’s approval within five (5) days from the date of nomination, wherein more than 50% of Fedra needs to vote in favor for it to be ratified.

If Fedra fails to approve or disapprove the appointment plan within this period, the President’s nomination shall be automatically ratified.

Authority to Create Ministerial Positions:

The President may propose the creation of ministerial positions at the start of their administration. Any pre-existing ministries and their ministers will remain unless the President removes the ministries, alters who runs them, or does not include them in the President's appointment plan to Fedra for ministries.

No positions can supersede or duplicate the responsibilities of already established ministers and ministries. If one already exists for a purpose, the President may not propose a new ministry for the same purpose, and is to alter the existing one in the ways the President sees fit.

Emergency Powers:

In the event of a national crisis or emergency, the President may assume emergency powers to ensure the stability and security of the region.

The scope of these emergency powers shall be limited to actions directly necessary to address the crisis and shall not extend beyond 12 days unless explicitly extended by Fedra with a supermajority (two-thirds or more) vote. Fedra can only extend emergency powers for 12 more days, and after this period passes, a 3-day period starts wherein the President cannot assume emergency powers.

Fedra shall meet within 48 hours of the President assuming emergency powers to review and approve or challenge the President’s actions.

Any emergency powers exercised by the President shall be subject to immediate judicial review by the Supreme Court.

Removal and Accountability:

The President may be impeached and removed from office by a supermajority vote of Fedra for gross misconduct, abuse of power, or failure to fulfill their duties.

An impeachment process may be initiated by any Fedra member and a simple majority (more than 50%) is required to approve of the impeachment.

The Prime Minister is responsible for managing internal governance and assisting the President.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day functioning of the government and coordination between ministers.

Supervise and coordinate the work of appointed ministers, ensuring that policies and laws are implemented efficiently.

Act as the President’s deputy, assuming the President’s responsibilities during temporary absences or emergencies.

Handle domestic governance, focusing on the execution of internal laws, policies, and legislation.

Coordinate legislative efforts with Fedra and manage the implementation of Fedra’s decisions.

Role Clarification:

The Prime Minister shall not have authority over foreign policy, national defense, or state security, which shall remain the exclusive purview of the President.

The Prime Minister’s role is to ensure that all domestic operations of the government align with the laws and priorities of Fedra and the President’s overall strategic direction.

Emergency Powers in the Absence of the President:

If the President is temporarily absent, incapacitated, or unable to fulfill their duties, the Prime Minister may assume the President’s responsibilities, except for foreign affairs and national defense.

In the event of such a temporary absence, the Prime Minister shall have full authority to manage internal matters and coordinate legislative actions until the President resumes their duties.

Removal and Accountability:

The Prime Minister may be removed from office by a vote of no confidence from Fedra, which may be initiated by any member state or a group of at least 30% of Fedra members.

In cases of gross misconduct, corruption, or failure to perform their duties, the Prime Minister may be impeached and removed by a supermajority vote of Fedra.

Succession:

If the President resigns or leaves the region, the Prime Minister shall serve as Acting President until a new election is held within 14 days.

The WA Delegate can be any of the candidate nations listed below;
China free state
Zstantvia
Faewoven
Sleepwells

If none of these candidate nations are willing or available, an election is to be held in the same manner a presidential election is held. Any member can ask to run, but this member must be approved of first by 2 out of the 4 candidate nations. This member is to remain in the role until a candidate nation becomes available, whereupon this candidate nation will take over the position. If none ever become available and this member wishes to quit, another election is to be held before this member quits, wherein each running candidate is approved of by at least 2 of the candidate nations (e.g., Faewoven and Zstantvia). All these elections are to be held using Approval Voting, only open to citizens, and on Google Forms.

Responsibilities:

Represent FOSS in the World Assembly and vote on resolutions as directed by the President or in alignment with Fedra’s decisions.

Collaborate with the Minister of Foreign Affairs to ensure consistency between WA activities and FOSS policies.

Execute orders from the President regarding WA matters and report actions to the Executive Branch.

Limitations:

The WA Delegate’s role is primarily operational and must adhere to the directives of the President and Fedra.

The WA Delegate is not subject to elections and remains in the position as long as they want.

Succession:

When the WA Delegate is first appointed, he is to name any one of the candidate nations their successor, if said candidate nation is willing. In the event of unforeseen absence of the WA Delegate (Ceased to Exist, moving to another region, complete, extended inactivity), China Free State is to be named WA Delegate, until he appoints a new person from the aforementioned candidate nations list.

Appointed by the President and approved by Fedra, ministers oversee specific areas of governance.

Accountability:

Ministerial Oversight: Ministers appointed by the President shall be held accountable for their conduct and performance. Should a minister be found guilty of misconduct, incompetence, or corruption, they may be dismissed from office. A motion to remove a minister may be initiated by the President or by a vote in Fedra. If the motion is approved by a majority of Fedra, the minister shall be removed from office. Any action or inaction by a minister is to be considered as much the action or inaction of the minister as it is that of the President. Ministers are also responsible for keeping each other in check, and a failure of one will be considered a failure of all of them, including the President and Prime Minister. Fedra may take a minister's failings into consideration when assessing the President's performance or when considering impeachment. This concept of shared responsibility shall be known as Gradational Responsibility.

5. Succession and Vacancy Management:

If both the President and Prime Minister are unable to serve (e.g., Ceased to Exist, movement to another region), the WA Delegate shall serve as Acting President, and elections are to be held at the earliest date possible, within 7 days of the day the last one of them became unavailable.

All vacancies in ministerial positions must be filled within 7 days by appointment, subject to Fedra approval. If Fedra fails to respond within 3 days, it is automatically ratified. If Fedra denies an appointment, a different individual must be appinted and approved.

The Judiciary is an independent branch responsible for interpreting and upholding the laws of FOSS.

It ensures accountability and resolves disputes within the region.

2. Supreme Court:

The highest judicial authority, composed of three Justices appointed by the President and approved by Fedra.

Powers and Responsibilities:

Review and adjudicate cases of law violations, disputes, and constitutional questions.

Oversee impeachment trials of government officials.

Ensure all laws and policies comply with the regional constitution.

3. Chief Justice:

One of the three Justices is designated as Chief Justice by a supermajority in Fedra.

Responsibilities:

Preside over Supreme Court sessions and manage its administration.

Issue final rulings on behalf of the Judiciary.

4. Judicial Independence:

Justices serve for a term of 120 days and may only be removed for misconduct or inability to perform duties, subject to a two-thirds majority vote in Fedra.

5. Judicial Oversight and Accountability:

Judges shall remain impartial and independent in their duties, free from interference by the executive or legislative branches.

If a judge is found to be engaging in misconduct, corruption, or violations of their duties, they may be removed through an impeachment process initiated by Fedra.

An independent body may be established by Fedra to review allegations of judicial misconduct.

The judge in question shall have the right to defend themselves before the body reviewing the allegations.

Removal of a judge requires a majority vote in Fedra, and the process must be conducted with transparency and fairness.

5. Dispute Resolution Mechanism:

All disputes involving regional governance, election results, or violations of laws must first be submitted to the Supreme Court for resolution.

Decisions made by the Judiciary are binding and enforceable by the Executive Branch.

Elections for the President and key government positions shall take place every 60 days to ensure continuity and accountability in governance. All elections are to be held using Google Forms, wherein each voter must first enter the nation name of their WA nation to vote. If two individuals enter the same name, the electoral commissioner is to telegram or message the entered nation name to ask them about their vote, and delete the ballot that does not align with what the owner of the nation says they voted for. If a relatively inactive nation votes, an electoral commissioner could also send such a telegram. Such a telegram may only be sent 3 days before the end of the voting period, and is to be responded to within 2 days, otherwise the ballot is to be deleted. Voters should not have to log in in order to vote this way, ensuring even those without access to a Google account can vote.

2. Eligibility Requirements:

Candidates for all positions must meet basic eligibility criteria such being an active member of the region, and being a citizen.

3. Recall and Impeachment:

Any elected official, including the President, Prime Minister or other ministers, may be subject to removal from office through a two-thirds majority vote in Fedra on grounds such as misconduct, prolonged inactivity, or abuse of power. If the official in question is a semi-citizen, only a number larger than 30% is needed for impeachment.

4. Presidential Inactivity or Departure:

If the President becomes inactive (defined as a failure to fulfill duties or absence without notice for more than 10 days) or leaves the region, the Prime Minister shall assume the role of Acting President until a new election is held to fill the vacancy. This election must be held within 14 days.

In cases where the President is unable to fulfill duties temporarily (e.g., due to an emergency or leave of absence), they must formally delegate responsibilities to the Prime Minister until their return.

5. Prime Ministerial Inactivity or Departure:

If the Prime Minister becomes inactive or departs the region, the President must appoint an interim Prime Minister within 7 days.

6. Vacancy Management:

All vacancies in elected positions caused by resignation, removal, or departure shall be addressed promptly. Temporary appointees must be approved by Fedra and serve only until the conclusion of the next scheduled or special election.

Dissolution may only be proposed by the Founder of FOSS.

2. Approval Process:

Requires a three-fourths majority vote in Fedra.

The Founder must approve the final decision.

A one-week public announcement must precede the final vote to ensure transparency and allow for feedback.

3. Transition:
- Archives and documents are to be preserved by the nations that wrote them, in case of a later refounding of the Federation.