The Shinchi Constitution
Contents
Chapter 1: The Emperor
Decree 1
The Emperor rules by the grace and favor of Heaven.
Chaper 2: The Assembly of Petitioners
Decree 2
The People elect the Assembly of Petitioners every five years.
Decree 3
The Assembly of Petitioners consists of three-thousand Petitioners.
Decree 4
The People cast their votes for the Parties and for Candidates from their choice of Party.
Decree 5
Each Province is given a number of Petitioners equal to their portion of the imperial population no less than one.
Decree 6
The Offices of Petitioner given to each Province are given each election to the Parties in proportion to their share of the vote.
Decree 7
The Offices of Petitioner are given to those candidates of the Office's respective Party who recieve the greatest number of votes.
Decree 8
The Assembly of Petitioners elects and removes the Prime Minister with the approval of a majority of Petitioners.
Decree 9
The Prime Minister presides over the Assembly of Petitioners.
Decree 10
The Assembly of Petitioners petitions the Emperor with approval of a majority of Petitioners.
Decree 11
The Prime Minister decides the matter should the approval of the Assembly of Petitioners be evenly divided.
Chapter 3: The Ministers
Decree 12
Ministers are appointed with the approval of the Emperor and the Prime Minister.
