Constitution of Nerdistan
Preamble
We, the citizens of Nerdistan, in order to declare our independence and self-rule, and to provide for foreign relations, set forth this Constitution that it may stand as the law of the land, by our Sovereign Will and cannot be abolished or modified other than by the terms set forth within.
Part I
The Principality - Public Authorities
Article 1
Nerdistan is a Sovereign State independent from the United States of America since June 19, 2014.
Nerdistan exercises its Sovereignty within the framework of the general principles of International Law by refraining from harming the fundamental interests of the United States of America in the areas of economic, security and defense matters.
The territory of Nerdistan is inalienable.
Article 2.
The government of Nerdistan is a hereditary Constitutional Monarchy. Nerdistan is committed to fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms and the use of diplomacy instead of war to resolve international differences.
Article 3.
The executive power of Nerdistan is vested in the Sovereign and is exercisable by the Sovereign’s will and that of any duly appointed representatives, and extends to the execution and maintenance of this Constitution, and of the laws of Nerdistan.
The Sovereign is the head of all Defense and Police Forces.
The Sovereign is inviolable.
Article 4.
Legislative power is exercised by the Sovereign
Article 5.
Judicial power is exercised by the Sovereign and by any court official duly appointed by the Sovereign.
Article 6.
The National Flag, National Seal, and any other symbols of State are determined by the Sovereign and may be changed only on the petition of and declaration from the Sovereign.
Article 7.
The official language of Nerdistan is English with Spanish as a second language.
Part II
The Sovereign and passage Crown
Article 8.
The crown shall pass through the direct blood lines of the Sovereign, in order of age from eldest to youngest.
In the absence of direct descendants, the crown shall pass to descendants by marriage. Descendants residing within the boundaries of Nerdistan shall take precedence over those who live outside her borders.
Article 9.
The Age of Consent and Majority shall be 18. Upon reaching the Age of Consent and Majority, any citizen acquires the right to drink, smoke, marry, vote and enter into a legally binding contract.
Article 10.
The Sovereign shall represent Nerdistan in all matters domestic and in foreign relations.
Article 11.
Only the Sovereign may enter into International or foreign treaties and agreements.
Article 12.
The Sovereign shall exercise the rights of amnesty, exile, pardon an naturalization and re-naturalization.
Article 13.
The Sovereign has the right to confer titles on any person whom he or she sees fit.
Part III
Liberties and Fundamental Rights
Article 14.
All people are equal in the eyes of the Sovereign and the Law. No person may be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation or economic status.
Article 15.
Citizenship of Nerdistan is the right of birth of all descendants of the Sovereign.
Article 16.
All citizens of Nerdistan are guaranteed security and individual freedom. No person shall be arrested or detained without a decree from the Sovereign.
Article 17.
Any and all punishment must take into account basic Human Rights and Dignity. Capital Punishment is banned
Article 18.
Everyone has the right to privacy in their personal space and correspondence.
Article 19.
Citizens are guaranteed the right to assemble, so long as doing so does not violate basic Human Rights and Dignity.
Article 20.
Children who reach the age of 5 must enter into an educational institution or else be schooled at home. All citizens of Nerdistan are guaranteed the right to basic education.
Article 21.
All citizens are entitled to a fair hearing before the Sovereign before any declaration of punishment is made.
Part IV
Territory
Article 22.
All surface territories are the property of the Crown, save for the basic residence of each citizen, be it a residence separate from the palace or the individual’s room within the palace.
Article 23.
Any and all possessions of the Crown are subject only to the rules and testaments of the Sovereign.
Part V
Executive Government
Article 24.
The Executive power of Nerdistan is vested in the Sovereign and is exercisable by the Sovereign or any representative appointed by the Sovereign.
Article 25.
No Royal Decree shall be made into law except and until it is signed by the Sovereign.
Part VIII
Revision of the Constitution
Article 26.
The Constitution cannot be suspended either in whole or in part
Article 27.
Total or partial revision of the constitution requires the agreement of the Sovereign.
This Constitution comes into effect on 19th June 2014. Promulgated under the hand of H.R.H. Queen Patricia, Sovereign of Nerdistan. Dated this _____day of__________2014.
_________________________ HRH Queen Patricia, Sovereign of Nerdistan
_________________________ HRH King David, Sovereign of Nerdistan
We, the citizens of Nerdistan, in order to declare our independence and self-rule, and to provide for foreign relations, set forth this Constitution that it may stand as the law of the land, by our Sovereign Will and cannot be abolished or modified other than by the terms set forth within.
Part I
The Principality - Public Authorities
Article 1
Nerdistan is a Sovereign State independent from the United States of America since June 19, 2014.
Nerdistan exercises its Sovereignty within the framework of the general principles of International Law by refraining from harming the fundamental interests of the United States of America in the areas of economic, security and defense matters.
The territory of Nerdistan is inalienable.
Article 2.
The government of Nerdistan is a hereditary Constitutional Monarchy. Nerdistan is committed to fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms and the use of diplomacy instead of war to resolve international differences.
Article 3.
The executive power of Nerdistan is vested in the Sovereign and is exercisable by the Sovereign’s will and that of any duly appointed representatives, and extends to the execution and maintenance of this Constitution, and of the laws of Nerdistan.
The Sovereign is the head of all Defense and Police Forces.
The Sovereign is inviolable.
Article 4.
Legislative power is exercised by the Sovereign
Article 5.
Judicial power is exercised by the Sovereign and by any court official duly appointed by the Sovereign.
Article 6.
The National Flag, National Seal, and any other symbols of State are determined by the Sovereign and may be changed only on the petition of and declaration from the Sovereign.
Article 7.
The official language of Nerdistan is English with Spanish as a second language.
Part II
The Sovereign and passage Crown
Article 8.
The crown shall pass through the direct blood lines of the Sovereign, in order of age from eldest to youngest.
In the absence of direct descendants, the crown shall pass to descendants by marriage. Descendants residing within the boundaries of Nerdistan shall take precedence over those who live outside her borders.
Article 9.
The Age of Consent and Majority shall be 18. Upon reaching the Age of Consent and Majority, any citizen acquires the right to drink, smoke, marry, vote and enter into a legally binding contract.
Article 10.
The Sovereign shall represent Nerdistan in all matters domestic and in foreign relations.
Article 11.
Only the Sovereign may enter into International or foreign treaties and agreements.
Article 12.
The Sovereign shall exercise the rights of amnesty, exile, pardon an naturalization and re-naturalization.
Article 13.
The Sovereign has the right to confer titles on any person whom he or she sees fit.
Part III
Liberties and Fundamental Rights
Article 14.
All people are equal in the eyes of the Sovereign and the Law. No person may be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation or economic status.
Article 15.
Citizenship of Nerdistan is the right of birth of all descendants of the Sovereign.
Article 16.
All citizens of Nerdistan are guaranteed security and individual freedom. No person shall be arrested or detained without a decree from the Sovereign.
Article 17.
Any and all punishment must take into account basic Human Rights and Dignity. Capital Punishment is banned
Article 18.
Everyone has the right to privacy in their personal space and correspondence.
Article 19.
Citizens are guaranteed the right to assemble, so long as doing so does not violate basic Human Rights and Dignity.
Article 20.
Children who reach the age of 5 must enter into an educational institution or else be schooled at home. All citizens of Nerdistan are guaranteed the right to basic education.
Article 21.
All citizens are entitled to a fair hearing before the Sovereign before any declaration of punishment is made.
Part IV
Territory
Article 22.
All surface territories are the property of the Crown, save for the basic residence of each citizen, be it a residence separate from the palace or the individual’s room within the palace.
Article 23.
Any and all possessions of the Crown are subject only to the rules and testaments of the Sovereign.
Part V
Executive Government
Article 24.
The Executive power of Nerdistan is vested in the Sovereign and is exercisable by the Sovereign or any representative appointed by the Sovereign.
Article 25.
No Royal Decree shall be made into law except and until it is signed by the Sovereign.
Part VIII
Revision of the Constitution
Article 26.
The Constitution cannot be suspended either in whole or in part
Article 27.
Total or partial revision of the constitution requires the agreement of the Sovereign.
This Constitution comes into effect on 19th June 2014. Promulgated under the hand of H.R.H. Queen Patricia, Sovereign of Nerdistan. Dated this _____day of__________2014.
_________________________ HRH Queen Patricia, Sovereign of Nerdistan
_________________________ HRH King David, Sovereign of Nerdistan