Fire Benders Bill of Rights:
Amendment I
Every man has the right to own and buy slaves. The slaves lose all rights and become nothing more then property, however the slave may not be killed, maimed or tortured. These rights ensure his protection. A Bender cannot under any circumstance become a slave. Upon the age of 70 they are freed and cannot be sold into slavery again. A freed slave can however be resold into slavery
Amendment II
A benders vote is worth double what a civilians vote is and may get advantages when going to polls and various other occasions. They have a right of better movement and double of civilians in most respects, except pay and taxes.
Amendment III
The benders after competing 15 years of service in the military can purchase free of charge 10 Civilians, they must all fall into the Poor Class. They also receive the right to take 50 acres of land from any Civilians. Or take money from the poor or middle class. The amount depends on there service. Officers benefits are doubled.
Amendment IV
Any crime a bender commits against a civilian will be punished with a charge of either a cost of gold or a 2 years in jail. Killing civilians is death, Torturing Civilians is death, Raping Civilians is death, so if a bender does any of these against a civilian death will be given. Any crime a Civilian comments against a bender can be met with a swift chopping of a leg or 15 years of time...or death.
Amendment V
A right of property is give the benders, they have reserved the right to buy anything from you at market value. They also are given the right to first use of any publicly provide options. If it be healthcare or food, they are given first rights over civilians.
Amendment VI
Benders cannot reproduce with civilians and nor can civilians reproduce with benders. This is strictly forbidden and will cause death to civilians if found out.
Amendment VII
The benders gain the first 10 Amendment rights by the Civilian Bill of Rights and including all the listed ones above.
Civilian Bill of Rights:
Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Amendment II
A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.
Amendment III
No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Amendment IV
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Amendment V
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
Amendment VI
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.
Amendment VII
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the Fire Nation, than according to the rules of the common law.
Amendment VIII
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Amendment IX
The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.
Amendment X
The powers not delegated to the Fire Nation by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.
Amendment XI
The Civilian is not entitled to any of the bender positive rights given and can become a slave upon selling themselves, selling daughters, sons, or to pay off debt. Debt can be bartered for time.
Amendment XII
Civilians cannot be elected as President, nor can they be elected to the Supreme Court. They however can be elected to the Senate.
Powers of National Government:
* Print money
* Regulate interstate (between states) and international trade
* Make treaties and conduct foreign policy
* Declare war
* Provide an army and navy
* Establish post offices
* Make laws necessary and proper to carry out the these powers
Collect taxes
Build roads
Borrow money
Establish courts
Make and enforce laws
Charter banks and corporations
Spend money for the general welfare
Take private property for public purposes, with just compensation
State Government:
* Issue licenses
* Regulate intrastate (within the state) businesses
* Conduct elections
* Establish local governments
* Ratify amendments to the Constitution
* Take measures for public health and safety
* May exert powers the Constitution does not delegate to the national government or prohibit the states from using
Collect taxes
Build roads
Borrow money
Establish courts
Make and enforce laws
Charter banks and corporations
Spend money for the general welfare
Take private property for public purposes, with just compensation
The Power of the Branches
Judaical Branch:
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the only part of the judicial branch that is explicitly called for by the Constitution. It is the highest court in the country, and most of the cases it hears are appeals cases. The Supreme Court deals solely with constitutional matters; while the Constitution specifies certain rights and responsibilities, the Supreme Court is in charge of deciding how these rights and responsibilities apply to specific situations.
Jurisdiction
The judicial branch's jurisdiction is decided upon by Congress. This means it can also be changed by Congress, except for when the Constitution grants original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court, which cannot be reversed. The judicial branch does not function as a completely separate entity, but rather depends on Congress to determine what it can and cannot prosecute.
Cases
The executive and legislative branches pass laws, but the judicial branch only deals with these laws once they are in action. The executive and legislative branches deals with big-picture, wide-ranging laws, while the judicial branch deals with how these laws affect individuals.
Court Members
Supreme Court members are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. They are not popularly elected, nor do they have term limits. This isolates them from the voting public and keeps them politically neutral. What's more, the combined nature of the selection process means that the president cannot pack the court with people who support him, which would skew the balance of power in his favor.
Executive Branch:
Head of government
The president of the Fire Nation is responsible for overseeing the bureaucracy of the government, as well as the execution and enforcement of the laws created by the legislative branch, or Congress. The president's appointed cabinet members oversee the day-to-day operations of separate departments, such as the Department of State or the Department of Agriculture. The executive also has the power to sign legislation into law and veto bills by Congress, which Congress can override with a two-thirds majority vote. This all similarly applies to state and local governments.
Head of state
The president also serves as the figurative head of state, w At the state or local levels, this role may not be as pronounced as it is on the national level.
Chief diplomat
The president acts as a diplomatic figure on behalf of the nation and can engage in diplomatic endeavors like negotiating and signing treaties. However, these acts are subject to the approval of the Senate and must be ratified by two-thirds of the legislative body. This executive duty does not necessarily translate to state and local systems.
Granting pardons
The president can also issue pardons, or clemencies, and has an unlimited power to do so except in the case of impeachment.
Commander in chief
As the commander in chief, the president commands the nation's armed forces and determines military policy.
Vice president
The vice president is also a part of the executive branch and serves as the president of the senate. The vice president also must be ready to assume the presidency in the event that the executive is unable to fulfill presidential duties.
Empress
She reserves total and complete control of the branches, she can expresses any power she feels fit. This cannot be overruled or changed. However this will die out with Nikki Zaagman and may never be thrown up again. She is the only and last Empress of the Fire Nation. Upon the ending of her reign the nation will no longer be called the Fire Empire. But the United States of Fire. Or the U.S.F.
Legislative Branch:
Creation of Law
The legislative branch is responsible for the creation of bills and the subsequent passing of them into national law, making it the only branch of the government capable of making new laws and changing existing ones. Bills originate in congress and proceed to the President upon passage. In the event that the President vetoes a bill, congress can still enact the bill to law with a two-thirds vote in the House of Representatives and Senate.
Federal Spending
The legislative branch is responsible for the control of federal finances. Congress creates a federal budget each fiscal year, outlining the allocation of funds and the management of government spending. Taxation and tariffs are regulated by congress as well as the authority to borrow funding when necessary. Congress also holds the power to designate funds for specific legislatively-directed projects outside of government agencies, a practice known as "earmarking."
Military Maintenance
The legislative branch of the Federal Government is responsible for the creation and maintenance of a military for the Fire Nation. Whereas the President holds the position as commander-in-chief of the military, congress retains the sole power to declare war. This power over the military aids in the checks and balances system of the Fire Nations government, preventing one branch from holding too much military control.
Federal Investigation
The legislative branch's power of investigation allows congress to hold hearings and committee investigations when deemed necessary in order to determine the necessity of new laws or raise awareness on certain issues. These hearings and committees are headed by members of congress and have the power to compel testimony and evidence however deemed necessary.
Oversight of Executive Branch
The legislative branch plays an important role in maintaining a balance in the Federal Government. A primary function of congress is the oversight of the President's powers in the executive branch of government. Through the use of congressional hearings and the Government Accountability Office, the legislative branch makes determinations as to when government operations need to be reformed, determines whether executive power is being enacted properly, and monitors federal spending. Note that the current prince and princess will retain all current rights until the death of the Empress upon her death all rights will be lost.
