Constitution of the Griton Federation

The Constitution of the Griton Federation is a document that serves as the supreme law of the Griton Federation. The constitution is a binding document that establishes the government of the Griton Federation as well as the rights of its people. The document also describes a series of inalienable rights that the authors believed were entitled to everyone on the server. It is considered a living document, as the federal government of the Griton Federation may elect to amend the constitution. The Constitution of the Griton Federation was originally completed on May 31st, 2019, and it contains six articles and a preamble.

The first eleven amendments to this constitution are that which represent the first eleven inalienable rights listed in Article VI Section II. These amendments where written at the time of the constitution itself. Four additional amendments were added on October 12, 2020.

Preamble
The following federal document is meant to serve as the law and order of the land and any and all living beings that are present within the boundaries of the Griton Federation for any period of time. This document also unifies the territories inside the Griton Federation under one, central governmental body.

Section I
All legislative, judicial, and executive powers granted herein shall be vested upon a communal assembly which will act as the main governing body of the Federal Government of the Griton Federation. The Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation shall be comprised of a Head of State, a National Speaker, directors of all federal departments within the Griton Federation, and special advisors chosen by the Head of State.

Section II
All federal departments, agencies, businesses, branches, militaries, and other organizations within the Griton Federation shall be under the direct control and management of the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation.

Section III
The Head of State of the Griton Federation shall have the power of absolute veto over any and all federal actions put forth or presented by the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation. The Head of State shall serve a life term unless ended by way of their own accord.

Section IV
The National Speaker to the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation shall lead deliberations, decisions, actions, and reactions of the Communal Assembly. The National Speaker shall serve a life term unless ended by way of their own accord or unless terminated by way of unanimous agreement of the Communal Assembly.

Section V
In the event of the resignation, death, or other such loss of the Head of State of the Griton Federation, the Communal Assembly shall have the authority to select a replacement Head of State amongst themselves.

Section VI
In the event of the resignation, death, or other such loss of the National Speaker to the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation, the Communal Assembly shall submit a list of qualified individuals to the Head of State, who shall then have the authority to select the next National Speaker amongst individuals on said list.

Section I
The Federal Government of the Griton Federation shall be the sole governing body within the boundaries of the Griton Federation with exception to satellite states, tributary states, or other unincorporated territories with individual governments under direct control of the Griton Federation.

Section II
Griton Sea Port shall be the capital city of the Griton Federation and shall contain all federal headquarters for organizations of the Federal Government of the Griton Federation.

Section III
The Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation shall have the authority to select members for any and all federal positions within the Federal Government of the Griton Federation.

Section IV
The Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation shall have the authority to enact laws, regulations, or other such rules on the individuals with which the Constitution of the Griton Federation applies. Laws shall be proposed by any current member of the Communal Assembly to the Communal Assembly. Approval of laws by the Communal Assembly shall be decided by a simple majority of members of the Communal Assembly.

Section V
The Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation shall have the authority to declare war on any sovereign entity on the basis of national defense with suspected and immediate threats to national security.

Section VI
The Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation shall have the authority to enact a selective service of citizens of the Griton Federation during times of war.

Section VII
The Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation shall have the authority to amend this constitution when deemed necessary. Approval of amendments by the Communal Assembly shall be decided by a simple majority of members of the Communal Assembly.

Section VIII
Stone shall serve as the official currency of the Griton Federation and must be accepted by all businesses, organizations, and agencies stationed within the borders of the Griton Federation.

Section I
Federal Laws of the Griton Federation shall be enforced with the full extent of the law granted and defined herein.

Section II
Class I Felonies shall be subject to the following punishments, carried out by a Federal Law Enforcement Agent, dependent on the severity as defined by a court jury in a local judiciary district:
 * Death
 * Permanent Forfeiture of National Citizenship
 * Permanent Exile
 * Severe Fines

Section III
Class I Felonies shall include, but not be limited to, the crimes listed herein:
 * Murder of a Citizen of the Griton Federation
 * Theft of Expensive Items or Property
 * Destruction of Property
 * Denial of Rights
 * Conspiracy to Commit Any Class I Felony

Section IV
Class II Felonies shall be subject to the following punishments, carried out by a Federal Law Enforcement Agent, dependent on severity as defined by a court jury in a local judiciary district:
 * Temporary Forfeiture of National Citizenship
 * Temporary Exile
 * Medium Fines

Section V
Class II Felonies shall include, but not be limited to, the crimes listed herein:
 * Accidental Murder of a Citizen of the Griton Federation
 * Theft of Less Expensive Items or Property
 * Accidental Destruction of Property
 * Accidental Denial of Rights
 * Conspiracy to Commit Any Class II Felony

Section VI
Class III Felonies shall be subject to the following punishments, carried out by a Federal Law Enforcement Agent, dependent on severity as defined by a court jury in a local judiciary district:
 * Small Fines
 * Verbal or Written Warning

Section VII
Class III Felonies shall include, but not be limited to, the crimes listed herein:
 * Destruction of Owned Plants
 * Theft of Cheap Items or Property

Section I
The Federal Government of the Griton Federation, in addition to the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation, shall be comprised of various Federal Departments whose purpose is to aid in the administration of the Federal Government, its laws, and the land of the Griton Federation.

Section II
The Griton Federal Reserve shall regulate, maintain, and establish national policy pertaining to the national supply of Stone.

Section III
The Griton Department of National Security shall maintain security in the Griton Federation by managing customs, immigration, emergency response, and the use of national military.

Section IV
The Griton Department of Information shall collect, maintain, regulate, and monitor any and all information regarding the Griton Federation, Ung Svane, and other foreign entities.

Section V
The Griton Department of Communication shall manage official communication between the Griton Federation and the peoples, nations, and other entities in Ung Svane.

Section VI
The Griton Department of Trade shall manage international trade between the Griton Federation and other foreign entities in Ung Svane.

Section VII
The Griton Department of Economics shall monitor, research, and maintain data concerning the economies of the Griton Federation, Ung Svane, and other foreign entities.

Section VIII
The Griton Department of Infrastructure shall manage the development, research, and construction of structures and structure designs in the Griton Federation.

Section IX
The Griton Department of Innovation shall manage the research, development, and creation of redstone technology in the Griton Federation.

Section X
The Griton Department of Agriculture shall manage the farming, research, and development of crops, plants, or other such items in the Griton Federation.

Section I
A citizen of the Griton Federation shall be defined as any human, villager, or player whom has initially spawned in, been naturalized to, been de facto naturalized to, or been granted on an honorary basis to the Griton Federation.

Section II
Citizens of the Griton Federation shall be granted the rights and duties herein regardless of means of citizenship, type of citizenship, or the amount of time one has been a citizen of the Griton Federation. Citizens of the Griton Federation shall maintain the following rights in addition to those listed in this constitution as inalienable.
 * Citizens shall have the right to serve as a member of the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation.
 * Citizens shall have the right of employment in any and all governmental offices within the Federal Government of the Griton Federation.
 * Citizens shall have the right to exchange Stone for valued gems and metals at the current exchange rate as set by the Griton Federal Reserve.
 * Citizens shall have the right to build residential housing or businesses, for themselves or otherwise, within the borders of the Griton Federation except within cities or other lands developed or planned for development by the Federal Government of the Griton Federation unless given prior permission from authorized individuals.
 * Citizens shall have the duty to serve on a court jury when called upon by the Federal Government of the Griton Federation.
 * Citizens shall have the duty to report residence to the Federal Government of the Griton Federation for a national census.
 * Citizens shall have the duty to serve in a Griton military body when a selective service mandate is issued during times of war.

Section I
All peoples, regardless of citizenship, nationality, or place of origin shall be permitted their entitled, inalienable rights granted to them by living in Ung Svane.

Section II
The inalienable rights afforded to the peoples of Ung Svane include, but are not limited to:
 * 1) People shall have the freedom of creativity and expression except within structures, cities, or other lands developed or planned for by any individual or individuals except if prior permission from authorized persons is received.
 * 2) People shall have the freedom of opinion and thought with which they hold.
 * 3) People shall have the freedom of exploration and travel in all parts of Ung Svane except where explicitly stated.
 * 4) People shall have the freedom to carry and use weapons.
 * 5) People shall have the freedom to carry and use any and all items except those which have a special exemption.
 * 6) People shall have the freedom to live and reside in all parts of Ung Svane except where explicitly stated.
 * 7) People shall have the freedom to farm any and all animals or items in all parts of Ung Svane except where explicitly stated.
 * 8) People shall be entitled to a minimum wage, as set by a given governing body, with whom they are employed.
 * 9) People shall have the freedom to travel between the dimensions of the Overworld, the Nether, and the End whenever they so choose.
 * 10) People shall be entitled to personal privacy involving property, items, and land.
 * 11) People shall be entitled to equal treatment by any federal criminal justice system by way of representation, rights, and knowledge of rights.

Additional Amendments
12. A Vice National Speaker to the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation shall assist in the duties of the National Speaker to the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation and shall assume the role of National Speaker in the event of the absence of the National Speaker to the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation. The Vice National Speaker to the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation shall be entitled to a protective detail consisting of able and willing snow golems.

13. The Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation shall serve as the highest court of law in the Griton Federation and is therefore entrusted with enforcing the laws, regulations, and other rules as created by the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation. The Communal Judge to the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation shall oversee and decide the outcome of all court cases taken by the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation. The Communal Judge shall be appointed by the Head of State and shall serve a life term. The Head of State of the Griton Federation shall have the ability to overrule any and all decisions made by the Communal Judge to the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation.

14. Federal courts within the Griton Federation shall serve as official representative bodies of the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation and shall be entrusted with enforcing the laws of the land within the Griton Federation. Federal courts shall be constructed within local judiciary districts decided by the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation. Each court shall be appointed a qualified federal judge as chosen by the Communal Assembly of the Griton Federation and shall serve a life term unless unanimous decision by the Communal Assembly. During cases, courts shall include a jury consisting of no more than six Griton Federation citizens to aid the federal judge in the enforcement of the law within the Griton Federation.

15. The Griton Department of Mining shall manage and plan the mining of blocks and other items within the Griton Federation.

First Head of State Charter
The Federal Government of the Griton Federation officially appoints Griffin2448 to be the first Head of State of the Griton Federation.

Nautilus Act
The individual whom deals the killing blow to a drowned carrying a Nautilus Shell shall be entitled to said Nautilus Shell, regardless of where the drowned was killed. Violation of this law shall be considered a Class I Felony.

Turtle Rights Act
Turtles shall henceforth be known be known as a protected species within the Griton Federation. Farming, caging, or killing turtles is strictly prohibited. Violation of this law shall by considered a Class I Felony.

Exchange Limitations Act
Citizens of the Griton Federation shall have a limit on the amount of times they are able to exchange Stone for valued gems and metals as stated in Article IV Section II of the Constitution of the Griton Federation. These limitations shall be set by the Griton Federal Reserve. Violation of this law shall be considered a Class I Felony.

Skeleton Grinder Anvil Act
Individuals who last use the anvil located within the Skeleton Grinder in the Griton Federation before said anvil breaks are responsible for replacing the anvil. Violation of this law shall be considered a Class II Felony.

News Board Vandalism Prevention Act
In order to protect the validity of the Griton News Board and to protect against possible tampering, individuals working within the Federal Government of the Griton Federation are prohibited from revealing the geographic location of the Griton News Board. Violation of this law shall be considered a Class II Felony.

Fine Avoidance Prevention Act
Failure to pay a fine as directed by a federal court jury as a result of being convicted of a crime shall be strictly prohibited. Violation of this law shall be considered a Class I Felony.