It is with firm resolve that I, Cerce Eugene Evangelina Danielson Tentones, appointed leader of the Cerantian peoples, Servant of the People, and Child of the One, do hereby announce that the Kingdom of Cerantia, shall be re-branded as the People's Empire of Cerantia, under which the former kingdom shall be absolved to make way for a new government to meet the needs of the general populace of Cerantia, Calradia, and all concerned peoples of the world. Therefore, let it be known that I, Cerce Eugene Evangelina Danielson Tentones, as servant and protector of the Cerantian peoples, do hereby declare myself de facto ruler, capable of carrying out all those things just and necessary that a leader of such a country should do, until such a time where it is deemed appropriate and necessary to establish another ruler, rulers, or lack thereof.
As ruler of the People's Empire, I hereby declare that I, as well as any and all Emperors or Empresses that may or may not grace this great domain, shall be capable of performing any and all necessary acts of foreign and domestic policy that does not deter peace, prosperity, and life, including the ability to create laws; establish districts, provinces, or any subdivision of government with the intent to promote peace, prosperity, and life; collect taxes not exceeding an amount that would strain the resources of the general populace to the point of starvation or inability to further purchase required materials of life, peace, and prosperity; establish a national religion to which the majority of the people should follow, or lack thereof; accept laws proposed by the general populace if a majority vote is in favor; interpret laws; pardon criminals; establish just and righteous punishments for all crimes, given that the sentence does not go against the wishes of the general populace or those offended; create armies; establish a draft; pay debts; borrow money; regulate trade and commerce both nationally and internationally; regulate immigration and the process of becoming a citizen; fix standards of weights and measures; promote scientific and artistic advances; to create courts; provide organization, armament, and discipline to militia; establish capitation, or head-tax; appoint ambassadors, judges, consulars, and any other government officials and officers; add onto, but not remove, from this document, unless the general populace of Cerantia demands that a portion of this document be removed; and any other abilities that the peoples of Cerantia wish to bestow upon the Emperor, given that they are not powers of malicious intent, and that they do not discourage peace, prosperity, and life.
Therefore, let it be known that, should the majority of the peoples of the Empire consider the Emperor a detriment to peace, prosperity, and life, it is with resounding faith that I, Cerce Eugene Evangelina Danielson Tentones, do bestow upon them the right to establish a new ruler, if over 3/4ths of the entire population, not just those present at the occurrence, are in favor. However, should it be found that the Emperor or Empress is in the right, and is not a detriment to peace, prosperity, and life, this right would be null and void, requiring that any rebels that attempt to establish a new ruler be quelled. Should the Emperor or Empress be in the wrong, and is a detriment to peace, prosperity, and life, it is the people's civic duty to remove said Emperor or Empress from office by any means necessary, and appoint a new ruler, or rulers, that is supported by at least 3/4ths of the entire population, not just those present at the occurrence.
Should an Emperor or Empress die, or become incapable of ruling due an ailment that impedes his moral, lawful, or logical thoughts, the spouse of said Emperor or Empress will ascend to the throne as rightful ruler. Should a spouse not be present, or is incapable or incompetent in rule, a ruler, or rulers, will be selected from the Emperor or Empress's children by the people of Cerantia. Should a child not be present, or is incapable or incompetent in rule, the people of Cerantia shall elect amongst themselves a ruler, or rulers, to ascend to the throne.
In the event of total and persistent war, in which a nation has openly declared a state of hostility between the People's Empire of Cerantia and said nation for an indefinite period of time without peaceful alternatives, martial law may be declared by the Emperor or Empress, or by the highest ranking military member in Cerantia, should the Emperor or Empress not be present. This may be declared in times of economic turmoil or domestic violence as well. While martial law is in effect, all elections are suspended, drafts are issued to all male citizens of fighting age, borders are closed, and all crimes and punishments are subject to interpretation by the Emperor or Empress or highest ranking military member in Cerantia.
In order to better protect the peoples of Cerantia, I hereby write the underwritten portion of this document.
Therefore, the Cerantian Church shall be free, and shall have her rights entire and her liberties inviolate, and it shall be observed in good faith by all Cerantians forever. To the freedom of the Cerantian people I grant that all underwritten liberties, to be had and held by them and their heirs.
No aid shall be imposed in the Empire, unless the general opinion is taken into account, except for those things which demand an immediate response, and there shall be paid no more than a reasonable aid. For holding the general council of the Empire, except in cases aforesaid, there shall be cause to summon together all those of political importance appointed by the Emperor or the free people of Cerantia, singly by letters. Furthermore, there shall be cause to be summoned generally, by all who would hold said members of political importance as cheif, for a certain day, and to a certain place, no less than one week in advance. In said letters, a declaration of the cause of such summons will be made.
No man shall take aid of his own free tenants, except in matters that require an immediate response. No man shall be taken or imprisoned, or killed, or outlawed, or banished, or in any way harmed, unless by the lawful judgment of his peers, or by the law of the land. No man will be denied the right to peace, prosperity, and life, and these virtues shall not be sold to anyone. All shall have safe and secure conduct to go out of, and go into, Cerantia, and to stay there and to pass as well by land as by water, for buying and selling by the allowed customs, without any unjust tolls, except in times of war, or when they are of any nation aligned against the empire. It shall be lawful, for the time to come, for anyone to go out of Cerantia and to return safely and securely by land, saving his allegiance to the Empire, unless in time of war, by some short space, for the common benefit of the realm.
All aforesaid customs and liberties, which I have granted to be held within the People's Empire of Cerantia, belongs by divine right to all members of Kiwike, and shall be observed by all regardless of circumstance, or shall be derived of said customs and liberties by the People's Empire of Cerantia. Therefore, it is for the honor of God and the amendment of the Empire, and for the better quieting the discontent that has arisen between the peoples, I hereby have granted all these things aforesaid. Willing to render them firm and lasting, I do give and grant the general populace all rights to these aforesaid customs and liberties. It is sworn that all the things aforesaid shall be observed in good faith, without evil duplicity.
Sincerely;
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Cerce Eugene Tentones
Emperor of the People's Empire of Cerantia
March 27th, of the 12th year of the One
