Constitution

We, the people of Arca, in order to ensure the ongoing success of our great mission to colonize another planet in order to ensure the survival of the human species, do hereby adopt this Constitution.


 * Preamble
 * Hard realities & vital importance of the mission
 * Implied consent of the governed
 * Rule of Law
 * Symbols
 * Anthem
 * Flag
 * Motto
 * Citizenship
 * By joining the mission
 * By birth
 * Structure of Government
 * Form of Government
 * Language of Government (primary: English, Mandarin; secondary: Hindi, Spanish)
 * Organs of Government
 * Council of Owners
 * Board of Directors
 * President
 * Colonial Congress
 * Colonial Court
 * Inquestorial / non-adversarial system
 * Legislative referenda
 * Legislative initiatives
 * Rules & Restrictions
 * Colonial Security
 * Colonial Council
 * Ministries
 * Ministry of Operations
 * Ministry of Agriculture
 * Ministry of Resources
 * Ministry of Fabrication
 * Ministry of Health
 * Ministry of Sanitation
 * Ministry of Education
 * Ministry of Technology
 * Ministry of Labor
 * Ministry of Science
 * Ministry of Information Technology
 * Ministry of Finance
 * Ministry of Commerce
 * Government service
 * Method of appointment
 * Terms
 * Method of outster
 * Immunity
 * Citizen petitions and appeals
 * Rights & Duties of the Government
 * Rights
 * Right to take any measure necessary to ensure the survival of the colony
 * (Right of Recruitment) Right to assign citizens to work in any role required in furtherance of the survival of the colony
 * Right to establish laws consistent with this constitution
 * Right to enforce laws and prevent criminal action
 * Right to appointment of government leaders
 * Ownership and management of natural resources
 * Right to oversight of operations and communication
 * Right to ownership of colony ships, resources, means of production, and anything produced or derived from them.
 * Right to imprison criminals or dangerous individuals
 * Right of captial punishment
 * Duties
 * Duty to protect the health and safety of the colony
 * Duty to enforce this constitution
 * Duty to obey the laws of the colony
 * Rights & Duties of the Citizen
 * Rights
 * Right to life and safety
 * Right to freedom of thought (doesn’t imply freedom of speech or action)
 * RIght to due process
 * Right to appeal decisions by superiors (right to petition)
 * Right to appeal for a different assignment (right to petition)
 * Right to freedom of religion (as long as not dangerous to the colony)
 * Right to conscientious objection
 * Right to civil marriage
 * Right to a fair and efficient trial
 * Right to dignity
 * Right to privacy (at home)
 * Right to effective leadership
 * Right to non-discrimination
 * Right to legal representation
 * Right to examine witnesses
 * Right to reasonable personal effects
 * Right to ouster (vote of no confidence)
 * Right to submit legislative intiatives
 * Right to protection from expropriation
 * Right to transfer property
 * Right to humane punishment
 * Right to protection from unjustified restraint
 * Right to protection from ex post facto laws
 * Duties
 * Duty to support the survival of the colony
 * Duty to work as assigned for the needs of the colony
 * Duty to procreate
 * Duty to report violations of laws or policies, dangerous individuals, situations, etc.
 * Duty to raise children as productive and loyal colonists
 * Duty to honesty
 * Duty to educate children for assigned roles
 * Duty to obey the Constitution
 * Duty to obey and support the government
 * Process of Amendment
 * State of Emergency
 * State of Emergency