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The '''Constitution of Westarctica''' is the supreme law of [[Westarctica]] and shall serve as a living and lasting document that guides the future [[Government of Westarctica]]. It was ratified and signed into law on 3 March 2020 after nearly one year of debate, discussion, and revision. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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The members of the Convention were directed to review all of Westarctica's previous legal codes and decide which elements would be useful and discard the rest, then make their own suggestions for laws and policies to be incorporated into the new constitution. | The members of the Convention were directed to review all of Westarctica's previous legal codes and decide which elements would be useful and discard the rest, then make their own suggestions for laws and policies to be incorporated into the new constitution. | ||
Following the completion of this draft, the various segments of Westarctica's population had an opportunity to discuss (and suggest revisions for) the document before a ratification vote, which was held 7-9 February 2020. No article received less than a 95% approval vote. | Following the completion of this draft, the various segments of Westarctica's population had an opportunity to discuss (and suggest revisions for) the document before a ratification vote, which was held 7-9 February 2020. No article received less than a 95% approval vote. The Grand Duke approved the constitution and it became effective on 3 March 2020. | ||
==Contents of the Constitution== | ==Contents of the Constitution== | ||