Constitution (May 2009)

General Information

The May 2009 Constitution is the fourth constitution of Francisville, and the one currently active. This constitution led to the end of the Monarchy's emergency powers and the election of Francisville's first parliament.

May 2009 vs March 2009

There were several major differences between the May 2009, and the proceeding one from March 2009.

    1. Emergency Powers of the Monarchy in times of low citizenship were abolished.
    2. The Proportional representation voting system was replaced by the Single transferable Vote method, as decided by a national referendum in May 2009.
    3. The military was abolished in favour of the Ducal Defence Force.
    4. Government elected by the Chamber of Deputies as opposed to political parties.
    5. More civil rights secured.
    6. Importantly, the constitution was the first supreme law to allow the Duchy to expand territorially through both Municipalities and Provinces.

See Also

http://micronations.wikia.com/wiki/Constitution_of_the_Democratic_Duchy_of_Francisville (The Full text of the Constitution)

Constitution of Francisville