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The '''Charter of Westarctica''' | The '''Charter of Westarctica''' was the primary [[Laws of Westarctica|governing law]] of [[Westarctica]] from 2012 until 2020, when it was replaced with the [[Constitution of Westarctica]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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The articles were drawn from previous constitutions of Westarctica, including the [[Grand Ducal Mandate]]. However, the key element of the Charter was that each article be both practical and necessary. This philosophy reduced the number of articles to eight (down from 63 articles in the Grand Ducal Mandate), although in later revisions, the articles were further truncated to a total of six. | The articles were drawn from previous constitutions of Westarctica, including the [[Grand Ducal Mandate]]. However, the key element of the Charter was that each article be both practical and necessary. This philosophy reduced the number of articles to eight (down from 63 articles in the Grand Ducal Mandate), although in later revisions, the articles were further truncated to a total of six. | ||
==Transition to a constitution== | |||
On 13 April 2019, the Grand Duke formally convened the [[Constitutional Convention]] and directed them to prepare a draft [[Constitution of Westarctica]]. After its completion, this new document superseded the Charter and became the new supreme law of the land. | |||
==Text of the Charter== | ==Text of the Charter== | ||
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'''ARTICLE 2: CITIZENSHIP'''<br> | '''ARTICLE 2: CITIZENSHIP'''<br> | ||
Although Antarctica has no indigenous population, the citizens of Westarctica are a body of individuals who share a like-minded creative spirit and a desire to permanently inhabit the region of Antarctica known as Marie Byrd Land. Citizens may transit the national borders of Westarctica at any time. Citizens have the right to forfeit their citizenship at any time. Citizens of Westarctica are guaranteed personal liberty and freedom of expression regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, political creed, or philosophical views.<br> | Although Antarctica has no indigenous population, the citizens of Westarctica are a body of individuals who share a like-minded creative spirit and a desire to permanently inhabit the region of Antarctica known as [[Marie Byrd Land]]. Citizens may transit the national borders of Westarctica at any time. Citizens have the right to forfeit their citizenship at any time. Citizens of Westarctica are guaranteed personal liberty and freedom of expression regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, political creed, or philosophical views.<br> | ||
'''ARTICLE 3: THE GOVERNMENT'''<br> | '''ARTICLE 3: THE GOVERNMENT'''<br> | ||
The Grand Duke is the chief administrator of Westarctica and the representative of the Westarctican people to the world at large. The office of the Grand Duke is for life. He is assisted by a High Commissioner and appoints officers, such as magistrates and commissioners as he sees fit. The Prime Minister is the chief legislator of Westarctica and may enact laws, known as Ordinances, for the peace, order, and good government of the Territory with the approval of the Grand Duke or a 2/3 majority of the citizens. The Grand Duke may name his successor.<br> | The Grand Duke is the chief administrator of Westarctica and the representative of the Westarctican people to the world at large. The office of the Grand Duke is for life. He is assisted by a [[High Commissioner of Westarctica|High Commissioner]] and appoints officers, such as magistrates and commissioners as he sees fit. The Prime Minister is the chief legislator of Westarctica and may enact laws, known as Ordinances, for the peace, order, and good government of the Territory with the approval of the Grand Duke or a 2/3 majority of the citizens. The Grand Duke may name his successor.<br> | ||
'''ARTICLE 4: HEREDITARY LAND OWNERSHIP'''<br> | '''ARTICLE 4: HEREDITARY LAND OWNERSHIP'''<br> | ||