NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF ORANGE

As of 27 August 1998

PREAMBLE

I, ANNE, by the will of the people chosen Princess and Stadtholder of Orange, Defender of the Rights and Liberties of the People; responding to their call for a more orderly and just system of Government; and having faithfully consulted with them as to their desires, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the Principality of Orange.

TITLE I - THE PRINCIPALITY OF ORANGE

Chapter 1 - Fundamental Principles

Article 1. The Principality of Orange is an independant and sovereign state of the Oranger nationality, constituded for Her Highness and all of the nobles and citizens who reside here.

Only Paragraph - The Capital of the State and Residence of the Sovereign is the City of Annestadt, the seat of Government is the City of Guillaumesbourg.

Article 2. The Principality of Orange is declared, lay, democratic and social and will guarantee with its adhesion to the rights of man, equality before the law, without distinction of origin, race, religion, belief, culture, tradition or language. It fosters internal cohesion, prosperity, and the cultural diversity of the nation, and is committed to maintain the natural basis of life and to contribute to a just and peaceful order. In international relations it renounces aggression and is committed to settlement of its differences with other micronations before intermicronacional courts.

Only paragraph - the Principality of Orange renounces the existence of Military Armed Forces. It is sufficient to establish the Guard of the Principality for the purpose of guarding the Prince and his Family, the members of the Government and the Parliament and the defense of the order and civil security.

Article 3. This Constitution is the Supreme Law, and has for its purpose to establish an advanced, democratic society. All that is contained within this Constitution is to be followed, to be respected and to be considered Law for all the domestic territory, until it is revised.

TITLE II - ORGANIZATION OF THE PRINCIPALITY

Chapter I - About the State

Article 4. The Principality of Orange consists of four powers: the Legislative, the Executive, the Judicial, and the Moderator.

Only Paragraph - The Legislative Power consists of the Council of Floresters; the Executive Power of the Secretary-General and his Cabinet; the Judicial Power of the Judicial Tribunal and its judges; the Moderator Power of the Prince-Monarch and his Council of State.

Article 5. The symbols of the Nation shall be determined by law.

Article 6. The monetary unit of the Principality of Orange is the florin, divided into 100 denari. The issuance of money and postage is granted to the Bank of Holland and Pirraines, an institution controlled by the Government.

Article 7. The official languages of the Principality of Orange are Portuguese, French, and English, and all official texts shall be written in at least two of these languages.

Chapter 2 - About the Provinces

Article 8. The provinces are subordinate to the central government, but may be granted autonomy within the limits of this Constitution.

Article 9. The provinces have the power to determine their own internal organization, create local assemblies and elect their own governor.

Article 10. Each province shall establish an Organic Law, following adoption by its resident population, so long as that Organic Law is not contrary to the Constitution of the Principality.

Article 11. The population of a province will be able to consider modifications within its territory, in accordance with Article 49, for the purpose of creating subdivisions, merging, creation of cities or alteration of names and/or features of the province.

Chapter 3 - About the Laws

Article 12. The power to propose bills, agreements, national regulations and amendments to this Constititution rests:

I - In the Council of Floresters, by any of its members;

II - In the Prince;

III - In the Secretary-General;

IV - By vote of the people, in accordance with this Constitution.

Article 13. A proposed a law or amendment to the constitution, shall be placed in the journal for debate voting by the Council of Floresters; following approval, shall be sanctioned and approved by the Prince, through the Council of State.

First paragraph - an amendment to the Constitution will have to be approved bynot less than a two-thirds majority of the council members.

Second Paragraph - The Council of State has the power to present a motion to change part or all of a law or amendment approved by the Council of Floresters. When the motion is approved by the Council of State, the Council of Floresters must decide on the motion.

Third Paragraph - If the Council of Floresters approves the motion, it will become law following resubmission to the Council of State, which will bring it into force. In the event it is overridden by a simple majority of the Council of Floresters, the motion will be promulgated by the Speaker of the Council of Floresters.

Article 14. The Government has the power to enact a Provisional remedy, when the matter is urgent, or a question of the highest importance, which shall enter into force immediately.

First paragraph - a Provisional remedy will have validity of 30 days, stated period where it will have to be voted by the Council of the Floresters.

Second Paragraph - The Secretary-General shall have the power to renew a provisional remedy up to three times, if the Council of Floresters has not voted on it within the stated period.

Third Paragraph - If the Council of Floresters fails to vote on the subject, the Secretary-General will direct it to the Council of State, for sanction and promulgation according to the provisions of Article 13.

Fourth Paragraph - The Secretary-General will be estopped from enacting provisional remedy if the Council of Floresters and the Council of State, each vote for estoppal by a simple majority.

Article 15. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the Man and common-sense shall determine issues of right, where this Constitution is unclear.

Chapter 4 - About the Moderator Power

Article 16. The Moderator Power consists of the Prince-Monarch and of the Council of State.

Section I - About the Chief of State

Article 17. The Prince-Monarch is the Chief of State, symbol of national unity and holder of the Oranger Crown. The crown is passed by inheritance.

First Paragraph - In the event that the Prince abdicates or is removed, the Council of Floresters shall elect a new Monarch. The Council of State shall assume the functions of a Regent during the interregnum.

Article 18. In the event of the Prince-Monarch's absence from the country, for reasons of health or personal problems, the Council of State shall assume the Regency of the country.

Article 19. The Prince-Monarch is the Supreme Commander of the Royal Guard.

Article 20. The Prince is directed to use the Crown, the Scepter, and the Throne as symbols of his power, as well as the titles which he bears:

a) Prince of Orange;

b) His Highness;

c) Chief of the Nation;

d) Perpetual Defender of Orange.

Article 21. As a courtesy to the Sovereign, a spouse shall be known as the Prince Consort, if a man, or Princess Consort, if a woman, but such title is ceremonial and does not convey with it any privilege or responsibility.

Article 22. The Prince-Monarch is the Defendor of the Rights and Liberties of the People of Orange and, therefore has the right to request from any official of the Principality information about any of his responsibilities, as well as to counsel, and to give his opinion whenever necessary, and to represent the nation or Government in national or international ceremonies.

Article 23. The Prince-Monarch may be removed by a majority of two-thirds of the votes of the Council of Floresters as well as of the Council of State, following a trial before both Councils, presided over by the Chief Justice of the Judicial Tribunal, in which the Prince-Monarch is convicted of moral crimes against the State, abuse of privileges to attain politcal control or improper advantages, or crimes against the National Security.

Section II - The Council of State

Article 24. The Council of State is the consultative organ of the Prince-Monarch and represents him in the ordinary operations of government.

Article 25. No act of the Council of Floresters will become law until reviewed by the Council of State, under the terms of this Constitution.

Article 26. The Council of State consists of three members, one appointed directly by the Prince, one by the Council of Floresters, and one by the Secretary-General.

First Paragraph - The Councillor appointed by the Sovereign shall serve for a term of one year, the others for a term of six months.

Second Paragraph - The Prince may determine the number of members of the Council of State whenever necessary and demand that the Council of Floresters and the Secretary-General name their representatives to the Council of State.

Third Paragraph - No member of the Council of State can be, at any time, a member of the Council of Floresters, nor may he serve in any other position, public or private.

Article 27. A member of the Council of State may be removed by a majority of two-thirds of the votes of the Council of Floresters, if in the judgement of that Council, presided over by the Chief Justice of the Judicial Tribunal, the member of the council is convicted of moral crimes against the State, abuse of privileges to attain politcal control or improper advantages, or crimes against the National Security.

Chapter 5 - About the Legislative Power

Article 28. The Council of Floresters shall consist of not less than three, nor more than nine councillors elected by direct suffrage and proportional representation, for a period of six months.

First Paragraph - The seat of the Council of Floresters is the City of Lorraine-Orange.

Second Paragraph - The Electoral Law will define criteria for proportionality and the number of Councillors.

Article 29. An elected Councillor who is expelled for lawful reason, or resigns from his political party, shall lose his mandate, with the party to which he was elected having the right to name his successor.

Article 30. The Council has the power to approve the laws and decrees that affect to the State and, in particular:

I - To create political subdivisions in the Principality and to supervise the creation of their organic laws; II - To appoint the Mayor of Lorraine Orange and to dismiss him at any time; III - To establish the rules for immigration and naturalization, including customs, border control and coast guard; IV - To authorize countersignature and to call referendums; V - To establish criminal and civil codes; VI - To require the attendance of the Secretary-General before the Council, not more once per week, to be questioned to the course of governmental actions.

Article 31. The Council of Floresters will establish its own rules.

Chapter 6 - On The Executive Power

Article 32. The Secretary-General is the Head of the Government and will be chosen by the majority coalition party or in the Council of Floresters.

First paragraph - The Secretary-General will take office in the first session of the Council of Floresters, after his election, at this time presenting his program of Government.

Article 33. The Secretary-General will nominate his Cabinet, to assist him in his duties.

First paragraph - the members of the Cabinet will be called Secretaries.

Second paragraph - The Secretary-General has the power to define the number of Secretaries and its functions. The following Secretarys are obligatory: I - Internal Affairs; II - External Affairs (Chancellery); III - Management.

Article 34. Secretary-General determines the ways and the purposes of governmental policies, designs and co-ordinates the activities of the Government, assures its rational organization, executes the tasks that are trusted to it, informs the population and the institutions in detailed time and way, considers bills to be presented to the Council of Floresters and watches the execution of the laws, the agreements of the Council of Floresters and of the judicial authorities. He must establish an annual budget and verify its correct management.

Article 35. Secretary-General may be removed in the following cases: I - Defection from the coalition one that it chose it; II - Vote of censure by the majority of the Council members.

Only paragraph - In the absence of a Secretary-General, the Council of Floresters shall vote to choose a new Head of Government.

Chapter 7 - On the Judiciary Power

Article 36. Oranger Justice emanates of the people and is managed on behalf of the Prince by judges holding the judiciary power, independent, responsible and submitted to the rule of Law. Special courts are forbidden.

Only paragraph - the headquarters of the Judiciary Power are the city of Oijapockdam.

Article 37. The Supreme Court of Justice is the highest agency of the Judiciary Power and will be composed of the Judges of the Principality.

Article 38. The Judges of the Principality are appointed by the Secretary-General, consisting of citizens with legal knowledge and well-known wisdom. There will be a minimum of one and a maximum of five Judges.

Article 39. The Supreme Court of Justice will establish its own rules.

TITLE III - THE PEOPLE

Chapter 1 - Of The Noblemen

Article 40. The Nobility is constituted by the founding citizens of Orange and all that comes to receive a title of nobility conferred by the Prince. The titles of nobility are not removable while its holder is an Oranger citizen.

First paragraph - the titles of nobility are, in ascending order: Baron, Viscount, Count, Marquis, and Duke.

Second Paragraph - No citizen can hold more than one title of nobility, being assured the right to be promoted to a higher title.

Chapter 2 - Of The Citizens

Article 41. The Oranger Citizen is the foundation of the Nation; considered as such from his date of birth is considered and consequently is entitled to the rights of citizenship. The obligations and the restrictions are applicable from the date where the citizen attains thirteen years of age.

Article 42. They are citizens of Orange: I - Those born ones in Oranger territory to foreign parents; II - those born abroad of Oranger parents; III - The ones that acquire Oranger nationality according to law.

First paragraph - The immigration law will establish the criteria for admission and expulsion of citizens.

Chapter 3 - Rights And Duties Of The Citizen.

Article 43. This Constitution recognizes as relative norms all of the rights and freedoms expressed in the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Man, and in particular:

I - All the citizens are equal before the law. II - All citizens have the right the life. The death penalty is forbidden. III - All citizens have right to the free will; IV - All citizen has right to create associations or movements, to be part and to participate in associative activities. V - All citizens have right to locate in any territory in the nation, to move away from the Principality, and to come back, excepting as the result of judicial sanctions, VI - All citizens will be able to choose a profession; and enjoy the free exercise of private lucrative economic activity.

Article 44. These basic rights must be exerted within the legal order. All restrictions basic rights must be foreseen by a corresponding law.

Article 45. The citizens of the Principality of Orange have the duty: I - To respect the Nation, the State and the Prince; II - To respect authority; III - To obey the Laws; IV - To

actively live the social life and politics of the Principality; V - To contribute to the extent possible to the activity and functioning of the Principality.

Article 46. To any citizen of the Principality of Orange it is forbidden: I - To invade the limits of the other people's freedom; II - Deny another citizen of his rights; III - Not to fulfill his responsibilities; IV - To slander another citizen; V - To hinder another citizen in the enjoyment of his rights; VI - To possess or to demand citizenship of another nation or micronation, except where one was born or that already it possessed before becoming an Oranger citizen.

Chapter 4 - Of The Popular Vote

Article 47. All the citizens thirteen years of age and older possess the right to vote and to seek office.

First paragraph - The right to vote is limited to free citizens who currently reside in Oranger territory.

Second paragraph - The Electoral Law will define the criteria for voting.

Article 48. The population, by means of petitions signed by at least twenty percent of the total of the population, may petition to the Council of Floresters to demand alteration, addition or exclusion in the Laws of the Principality.

TITLE IV - THE ECONOMY OF THE PRINCIPALITY

Chapter 1 - General Provisions

Article 49. The Economy of the Principality will be based on the valuation of work and the free initiative, social justice, free competition, respect for the consumer and the dignity of the human being.

Article 50. It is assured, to any person, in the terms of this article, the right to establish enterprises through authorization by the Government.

Only paragraph - The following persons cannot be managing, majority partners or proprietors of companies:

I - The Prince; II - Secretary-General; III - the Judges.

Article 51. A domestic corporation will be considered the formed legal entity and with headquarters in the Principality, which is owned and operated exclusively by Oranger citizens.

Only paragraph - A corporation will be considered foreign which does not fulfill the requirements of this article.

Article 53. The State, through Law, will be able to create non-profit corporations to serve the People and the Nation.

Article 54. The collection or creation of any species of tax or valuation are forbidden, based in the collection of values in macronational currency, in the Principality of Orange.

Only paragraph - the System of Simulated Economy will be based only on the currency of Orange, the florim, or in currency of another micronation.

TITLE V - DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL CONFLICTS

Chapter 1 - The Relations Of Orange With A Foreign Country

Article 54. The Oranger State will consider relations with a foreign country when diplomats from both countries enter into negotiations.

Only paragraph - Recognition of the independence and sovereignty of another country will be established following a proposal sent by the Secretary of External Affairs to the Secretary-General.

Article 55. The Principality of Orange retains the right to refuse diplomatic relations with any country, with or without reason.

Article 56. The Council of Floresters has the power to veto the opening of relations with a country, or to cut them, by a vote of two-thirds of its members.

Chapter 2 - On International Organizations And Agreements

Article 57. The Principality of Orange may join any international organizations whose objectives are not in conflict with the Basic Principles of the Principality.

Article 58. The acceptance of invitations for the entry of Orange in organizations will become by means of proposal sent by the Secretary of External Affairs to the Secretary-General.

Only paragraph - An international agreement to which the Principality of Orange is a party must have an objective consistent with the Oranger national interest.

Article 59. The approval of two-thirds of the Council of Floresters is necessary for treaties or international accords that:

I. Affect the National Security; II. Is of an ideological or political character; III. Is of a military character and/or is a treaty of alliance; IV. Affects the integrity of the Domestic territory, modifying it, adding to it or removing from it; V. Assume constitutional alteration of laws or norms for its execution; VI. Obligates the State to pay money to any institution.

Article 60. The Council of Floresters will be able to revoke, by two-thirds of the votes, any treaty, or agreement or accord in force.

Chapter 3 - On The Declarations Of War

Article 61. The Prince-Monarch, with or without the Council of State, and Secretary-General, together, have the power to present to the Council of Floresters a Declaration of War with another State for the Principality of Orange.

Only paragraph - in case of attack, invasion or declaration of war against the Principality, the Secretary-General will have the power to declare war, a vote by the Council of Floresters not being required.

Article 62. The Council of Floresters will have to vote, in session, the on a Declaration of War.

Only paragraph - Only a unanimous vote in the Council of Floresters will approve a Declaration of War.

Article 63. Under a State of War, the Secretary-General gains the power to make decrees without approval by the Prince-Monarch or the Council of Floresters, and its acts will remain in force until the end of the State of War.

Lorraine Orange, 27 August 1998

ANNEX - PROVISIONAL MEASURES

Article 1. All the measures contained in this Annex will have the constitutional force of law, until the Constitution is enacted.

Article 2. The current Secretary-General shall call elections for the Council of Floresters within thirty days following the date of promulgation of this Constitution.

Article 3. Until the date that the Council of Florestiers assume power, the Secretary-General assumes the functions of the Legislature.

Article 4. The following are considered Provinces of the Principality of Orange: Pirraines (in the territory formerly occupied by the Margravate of the Two Pirraines), Lafayette (in the territory formerly occupied by the Republic of Lafayette) and Utrecht (in the territory formerly occupied by the Confederal Territories.

Article 4. In addition to the cities now existing in Orange: - Calais-sous-Soleil, Lorraine Orange and Guillaumsbourg, there are hereby created by this act, the cities of Annestadt, Oijapockdam e Oranjestadt, the first two in Pirraines and the last in Utrecht.

Lorraine Orange, 27 August 1998

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