The Constitution

Preamble

§ I. General Provisions

1. The Nature of the Polity

LegisCraft shall constitute a unified government, shared in our political and societal goals, governed through democracy, fair institutions, and this Constitution. A government consisting of an Administration and it's ministries, a Curia duly elected by the populous, and an independent High Court.

All authority vested or exercised within LegisCraft derives from, and is provided for, by this Constitution. This Constitution gains its authority from those that it governs.

2. The Server Operator

The Server Operator shall be constituted as the foundational authority responsible for the maintenance, hosting, protection, and real-world infrastructure related to LegisCraft. The Server Operator shall retain irrevocable authority over server hardware, data integrity, server files, plugins, backups, and all other systems essential for the operation of the server. This authority shall remain strictly technical in nature and may not extend to poltiical, legislative, or judicial decisions except where necessary to comply with lawful orders, off-platform policies, and real-world laws, or to preserve the operations of the server.

3. Technical Authority & Limits

The Server Operator is vested to take all necessary technical measures, including server restarts, emergency rollbacks, command-level interventions, and the protection of server data. These authorities shall not be exercised for political advantage, personal interest, or to resolve disputes between players or the government, nor shall be used for matters unrelated to the stability and preservation of the server. The Server Operator must remain bound to this Constitution and may not override lawfully established institutions, except where strictly necessary.

4. Platform Policies

The Minecraft End User License Agreement (EULA), Microsoft/Mojang Community Standards, the Discord Terms of Service and Community Guidelines, and all other policies of platforms that host or provide infrastructure for LegisCraft shall remain the supreme technical and operational law within LegisCraft. No law, action, or policy of LegisCraft may contravene such extra-server policies. The Server Operator, and their designees, shall have the authority to enforce such rules whenever necessary to maintain compliance.

§ II. Fundamental Rights & Freedoms of the People

1. Protection of Rights

All rights herein enumerated shall be guaranteed to all Citizens of LegisCraft, and shall not be infringed upon except in circumstances defined by this Constitution during a lawful State of Emergency. No suspension or dissolution of rights shall be made in a discriminatory, retaliatory, or directed manner. During all times of peace and regular governance, the rights of the people shall remain fully unassialable.

2. Freedom of Expression

Citizens shall have the right to freely express their thoughts, speech, art, builds, writings, and opinions without burden by the Government, except in cases where such expression may constitute harassment, destruction of property, incitement of violence, or actions contrary to the morals of the society of LegisCraft or its laws. Shall no censorship be imposed unless provided for by law and remain necessary for the protection of the community.

3. Freedom of Assembly, Association

Individuals shall have the right to gather, to form settlements, guilds, parties, associations, and communities within LegisCraft, to assemble in a peaceful manner. Assemblies must remain peaceful, non-destructive, and respectful of the rights and properties of others. The Government shall not place undue hinderance upon peaceful demonstrations or gatherings.

4. Freedom of Belief

Each person shall have the right to hold personal, philosophical, ideological, political, or fictional beliefs without interference or burden by the Government. No person may be compelled to adopt, profess, or deny any belief. The Government shall remain secular and impartial upon all such beliefs.

5. Equality Before the Law

All Citizens are equal before the law, and shall no citizen be granted privilege, power, or burden on the basis of their identity, background, affiliation, gender, sexuality, or other protected characteristics of identity.

6. Rights of the Accused

Each Citizen is afforded certain rights upon the accusation of a crime, or of other liabilities set by law. They maintain innocence until adjudicated guilty in accordance with the law, by an impartial judiciary, in a fair, public, and quick manner, with due processes afforded to them.

Those accused of criminal activity shall have the right to be promptly informed of their accusations, in a simple and plain manner, as well as the nature and causee of the crime they are accused of committing.

Those accused of criminal activity shall also be afforded the right to a fair and impartial hearing in front of a competent magistrate, and to have adequate time, facilities, and knowledge to form a defense, and to have adequate legal counsel, to examine all evidence and witnesses against them, and to summon their own witnesses and provide their own evidence. Shall no person be forced into speaking against themselves, or to profess such crimes that they may have committed.

No person shall be subject to torture, cruel, inhumane, or degrading punishment, nor shall they be detained arbitrarily or held without due legal process. Shall no person be tried or punished for the same offence twice.

Shall no evidence, confessions, or statements be admitted to court if they were obtained in unlawful manners, by coercion, deception, or entrapment. And shall all persons deprived of their rights, or believe their rights were violated, or any processes or laws to be violated in the trials of their crimes, they shall have the right to challenge the lawfulness of their detention without delay.

§ III The Legislature

1. Composition of the Curia

The Legislature of LegisCraft shall be composed of a single chamber, the Curia. Members of the Curia, or Senators, shall be elected by the Citizens in a manner consistent with the law. The Curia shall represent the interests of the Citizens they represent, and legislate for the governance of the server and associated institutions.

2. Powers & Responsibilities

The Curia shall possess the full authority necessary for the enactment of laws, regulation of server conduct, establishment of Administrative Ministires, conducting oversight, authorizing public projects, and to enact policy relating to the gameplay, claims, infrastructure, economy, and governance. No law may take effect without approval of a majority of Senators unless otherwise provided for in this Constitution.

3. Presidency of the Curia

At the beginning of each legislative term, the Curia shall elect a President from among itself, who shall preside and moderate over debate as well as represent the Curia in formal proceedings. The Curia may establish additional officers as required for its operations.

4. Legislative Procedures

Any Senator may introduce legislation, and laws shall require a majority to pass. All bills passed by the Curia must be presented to the Chancellor, who, shall sign and give their assent or return the bill to the Curia with objections within forty-eight hours. The Curia may choose to override objections by a two-thirds vote. Internal resolutions, procedural rules, votes of confidence, and constitutional amendments shall not require the Chancellor's assent.

5. Confidence of the Government

The Curia holds sole confidence in the First Minister and their Government. At their will, the Curia may declare no confidence within the First Minister or their Government and thus remove them from office. The Curia may also withdraw their confidence in individual Ministers. Following a successful vote of no confidence in the Government or the First Minister, elections must take place within seventy-two hours, as prescribed by law.

6. Discipline & Expulsion

Senators who engage in disorderly or contoemptuous behavior may be suspended from the Curia for a period not exceeding forty-eight hours by a vote of three-fifths majority. Members who commit egregious acts or defame the office or the Government may be expelled from the Curia by a vote of three-fourths.

Curiate vacancies must be filled in a manner as described by law, not longer than a period of ninety-six hours post-vacancy.

7. Elections and Terms of Office

Curia elections shall be held on a regular bi-weekly basis in such a manner as to ensure continuity of representation and the periodic renewal of democratic legitimacy. Curia elections must, in all cases, be held at least once every six weeks, or sooner if called for by the First Minister in accordance with law. The law may establish specific electoral calendars, candidacy requirements, and procedures for special elections to fill vacancies, provided that no seat in the Curia shall remain vacant beyond the period fixed by § III.6.

Senators shall serve from their election until the next regularly scheduled Curia election, unless removed, resigned, or otherwise disqualified in accordance with this Constitution or law. The term of the Curia shall be deemed continuous, and the Curia shall remain competent to act until the newly elected Curia has been duly constituted.

8. Electoral System and Representation

Elections to the Curia shall be conducted using a fair, proportional system that reflects, as closely as practicable, the preferences of the Electorate. The law shall prescribe a system of proportional representation, which may include party lists, multi-member constituencies, or other mechanisms, provided such systems ensure that minority views have a reasonable opportunity to obtain representation.

Where deemed appropriate by law, ranked-choice or preferential balloting may be utilized, whereby Citizens may rank candidates or lists in order of preference. Votes shall be counted in a manner that upholds proportionality, minimizes wasted votes, and promotes stable yet representative governance. Electoral rules must be neutral, transparent, and not designed to favor or disadvantage any individual, party, or faction.

9. Electoral Administration and Integrity

The conduct and administration of elections shall be overseen by an impartial electoral authority, as may be established by law, which shall be responsible for voter registration, the certification of candidates, the counting of votes, and the publication of official results.

All elections must be free, fair, competitive, and accessible, subject to reasonable regulations ensuring order, security, and the prevention of fraud. Allegations of electoral misconduct, irregularities, or violations shall be subject to investigation and review, including by the Judiciary where appropriate. Laws regulating campaign conduct, campaign communications, and the lawful use of in-game and out-of-game resources may be enacted, provided they remain consistent with the rights and freedoms enumerated in this Constitution.

§ IV The Executive Government

1. Composition of the Executive

The Executive Authority of LegisCraft shall be comprised of the Chancellor, the First Minister, and Ministers of the Government. The Executive shall implement and enforce laws enacted by the Curia, administer the Government and its Ministries, execute the will of the People, and oversee the lawful operation and regulations of Legiscraft as established by law. The Executive must act in accordance with this Constitution and is accountable to the Curia, the Judiciary, and the People.

2. The Chancellor

The Chancellor is to serve as the Head of State of LegisCraft and is the highest constitutionally-apportioned officer. The Chancellor shall be elected by the Citizens of LegisCraft in a manner prescribed by law, afforded they attain fifty-percent plus one of the votes cast in an election, and shall serve for a term of four weeks. The Chancellor shall represent the State ceremonially and politically, both domestically and foreign, and shall serve as the guardian and guarantor of the Constitution.

The Chancellor shall provide their assent for laws, issuing their signature, or object and return it to the Curia with objections; appoint the First Minister in accordance with this Constitution; nominate Justices of the High Court of Civitas; and declare States of Emergency pursuant to § VI. The Chancellor may issue formal Addresses, Proclamations, or Directives for matters concerning the constitutional duties of officers, foreign relations, or for the safeguarding of the State, provided such actions do not carry the force of law unless authorized by statute.

The Chancellor may request information from the First Minister and any Ministry concerning the execution of laws or the operation of the Government, and may summon Ministers for explanations or reports. The Chancellor must remove the First Minister upon a loss of confidence, constitutional violation, or for incapacity. No Chancellor shall hold a seat within the Curia, Judiciary, or of other public or private post during their tenure.

3. The First Minister

The First Minister shall serve as the Head of Government of LegisCraft and shall be appointed by the Chancellor from among the Senators of the Curia who command the confidence of the chamber. The First Minister shall direct the Government of LegisCraft, set the administrative, legislative, and political agenda of the Government in consultation with the Curia, and oversee the execution of all laws, regulations, and statutes enacted by the Legislature.

The First Minister is thus vested with the authority over all Ministires, and the powers delegated to such Ministries by law. The First Minister shall coordinate the operation of the Government, issue administrative orders necessary for the enforcement of legislation, supervise the Ministers, and ensure the regular, lawful, and dilligent execution necessary for the maintenance of the Government. The First Minister shall remain in office so long as they maintain the confidence of both the Curia and the Chancellor, and shall vacate their office immediately upon losing such confidence, resignation, removal, or upon losing their seat within the Curia.

Upon vacancy within the First Minister, the Chancellor shall immediately call for either elections, or for a special session of the Curia to convene for the purposes of establishing confidence in a new First Minister.

4. Ministers of the Government

Ministers shall be appointed by the First Minister and shall preside over lawful Ministries. Ministers are responsible for the administration of governance as defined by statute, including, but not limited to, infrastructure, claims administration, transportation system, public works, server regulation, the economy, community engagement, and national development.

Ministerial authority shall be dervied exclusively from law, and all ministerial actions shall remain consistent and suboridnate to the law, the First Minister, the Chancellor, and the Constitution. No Minister may create criminal penalties, suspend rights, or impede the operations of the Curia. The Curia may, at any time, withdraw their confidence from individual Ministers, compelling their removal from office by the First Minister.

5. Delegated Authority & Regulatory Power

The Curia may, by law, delegate limited and strictly necessary regulatory authority to the Executive or to specific Ministries for the purpose of implementing legislation and the administration of public policy. Such regulations shall be strictly confined to the scope defined by statute and shall not possess independent legislative power. All regulations, administrative orders, directives, or policies issued under delegated authority shall remain subject to review, amendment, or repeal by the Curia.

The Executive shall enforce all regulations lawfully adopted and shall ensure uniform administration across the Ministires. No regulation may infringe upon the rights of the people, nor amend or suspend any provision of this Constitution, nor amend or repeal existing laws, nor create courts, impose criminal penalties not authorized by law, or alter the structure of the Government.

Accountability of the Executive

The Executive shall produce bi-monthly reports to the Curia on the execution of laws, the operation of Ministires, and the administration of the state as required by statute. Ministers may be summoned before the Curia to provide testimony, disclose information, or explain administrative actions. The Executive shall remain accountable to the People of Legiscraft and shall, at all times, uphold and preserve this Constitution.

§ V. The Judiciary

1. Judicial Authority

The judicial powers and authority of LegisCraft is vested into the High Court of LegisCraft, and other such inferior courts as may be created by law. The Judiciary must remain independent and bound only by this Constitution and the laws enacted pursuant to it. The High Court of LegisCraft shall retain powers to interpret and provide relief of this Constitution, and determine the validity and constitutionality of all acts, bills, orders, and proclamations of Government.

2. Jurisdiction of the High Court

The High Court shall retain original jurisdiction over constitutional disputes, disputes between branches, conflicts involving governance, appeals from lower courts, and petitions alleging the violations of rights.

3. Composition and Appointment

The High Court shall consist of an odd number of Justices, no fewer than three. Justices shall be nominated by the Chancellor and confirmed by three-fifths vote of the Curia. Justices shall serve during a period of good behavior, except in cases of resignation, incapacity, or removal by two-thirds vote in the Curia with the concurrence of the Chancellor.

4. Powers & Procedures

The High Court may declare laws or executive actions unconstitutional, issue injunctions, compel compliance with lawful orders, and regulate its own proceedings. All decisions shall be published unless sensitive data requires redaction. Judicial independence shall be preserved.

5. Inferior Courts and Magistrates

The Curia may, by law, establish such inferior courts, tribunals, or magistrates as are necessary for the administration of justice, the resolution of disputes, and the enforcement of law. The jurisdiction, procedures, and composition of such courts shall be defined by statute, provided that they remain subordinate to the High Court and consistent with this Constitution.

Inferior courts shall be empowered to hear criminal, civil, administrative, and other disputes as prescribed by law, subject to review by the High Court through appeal or other lawful means.

6. Judicial Independence and Impartiality

Justices and judges shall exercise their functions independently, free from improper influence, intimidation, or interference from any branch of Government or any Citizen. No person shall attempt to coerce or improperly influence the outcome of any judicial proceeding.

Justices and judges shall not hold any other civil or political office during their tenure, nor engage in activities which would create a clear conflict of interest, undermine public confidence, or compromise their impartiality. Laws may provide for codes of conduct, recusals, and disciplinary measures for judicial officers consistent with this Constitution.

7. Access to Justice and Due Process

All persons shall have the right to bring lawful claims, petitions, or defenses before the courts, including petitions alleging violations of constitutional rights, unlawful detention, or governmental overreach. Courts shall conduct proceedings in a fair, public, and orderly manner, and shall provide reasoned decisions in a timely fashion.

The Judiciary shall ensure that no person is denied access to justice on arbitrary or discriminatory grounds. Procedures shall be adapted, where reasonable, to the nature of the platform and the practicalities of the server, while maintaining respect for due process, fairness, and the dignity of all participants.

8. Judicial Review and Constitutional Interpretation

The High Court shall be the final arbiter of the meaning of this Constitution and of the validity of laws, regulations, and governmental actions. Any Citizen, officer, or branch of Government may petition the High Court for review of an alleged constitutional violation, subject to standing and procedural requirements defined by law.

In interpreting this Constitution, the High Court shall consider its text, structure, history, and underlying principles, including democracy, rule of law, fairness, and the protection of rights. Decisions of the High Court shall be binding upon all branches and levels of Government and upon all inferior courts.

§ VI. Emergency Powers

1. Declaration of Emergencies

In circumstances of grave threat to the stability, security, or continued operation of LegisCraft, including but not limited to large-scale disruption, systemic abuse, or existential technical failure, a State of Emergency may be declared.

A State of Emergency may be declared by the Chancellor, acting on their own initiative or upon the advice of the First Minister, provided that such declaration is publicly proclaimed and clearly states the grounds, scope, and anticipated duration of the emergency. The Curia may, by a majority vote, may terminate a State of Emergency.

2. Oversight, Duration, and Limited Scope

All emergency powers shall be exercised in a manner that is strictly necessary, proportionate, and limited to addressing the specific circumstances giving rise to the emergency. A State of Emergency shall initially endure for no longer than seventy-two hours from its declaration, unless extended by a two-thirds vote of the Curia specifying the additional duration and any modified terms.

Throughout the duration of a State of Emergency, the Chancellor, First Minister, and relevant Ministers shall remain subject to oversight by the Curia and the Judiciary. Regular reports on emergency measures, their necessity, and their impact shall be provided to the Curia as may be prescribed by law.

3. Dissolution or Reorganization of Ministries

During a duly declared State of Emergency, the Chancellor, acting on the advice of the First Minister, may temporarily dissolve, merge, or reorganize Ministries and executive bodies, and may temporarily reassign or suspend ministerial portfolios, where strictly necessary to address the emergency.

Such emergency dissolution or reorganization shall not exceed seventy-two hours in duration unless the Curia, by a two-thirds vote, grants its assent to a longer period or to a more extensive reorganization. Any changes to Ministries under emergency powers shall not be used to permanently alter the constitutional structure of the Executive or to evade ordinary mechanisms of accountability.

4. Suspension of Rights

Certain rights and freedoms enumerated in this Constitution may be temporarily restricted during a State of Emergency only to the extent strictly necessary to confront the emergency and only for so long as the emergency requires. Any such suspension or limitation must be publicly proclaimed, narrowly tailored, and consistent with the principles of necessity and proportionality.

No suspension or limitation of rights may be imposed in a discriminatory, retaliatory, or targeted manner on the basis of identity, background, affiliation, gender, sexuality, or other protected characteristics. Core protections against torture, cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment, arbitrary execution, and the basic right to seek judicial relief shall remain inviolable at all times, including during emergencies.

5. Judicial Review of Emergency Measures

The Judiciary, and in particular the High Court, shall retain full authority to review and, where appropriate, limit, annul, or remedy emergency measures that are inconsistent with this Constitution or that exceed the scope of the declared emergency. Any Citizen or affected party shall have standing to challenge emergency actions that directly and adversely affect them, subject to reasonable procedural requirements.

Emergency declarations, extensions, and measures shall be subject to prompt and priority review upon petition. The Government shall cooperate fully with judicial inquiries and shall not impede access to information essential for the adjudication of the lawfulness of emergency powers, save for narrowly tailored and justified limitations concerning sensitive technical or security details.

§ VII. Removal of Civil Officers

1. Scope of Removal Power

All Civil Officers of LegisCraft, including those holding administrative, judicial, or other public offices created by law or by this Constitution, may be removed from office by the Curia for cause, save for the First Minister and Ministers of the Government, whose tenure is governed by § IV and by votes of confidence.

This removal power shall extend to officers of inferior courts, electoral authorities, commissions, and such other bodies as may be constituted under law, provided that the independence of the Judiciary and the essential functions of constitutional organs are respected in accordance with this Constitution.

2. Grounds and Procedure

The Curia may remove a Civil Officer on the grounds of serious misconduct, abuse of power, dereliction of duty, incapacity, corruption, or conduct gravely incompatible with the dignity of their office. Removal shall not be exercised in a capricious, discriminatory, or purely factional manner.

Removal proceedings shall be initiated by a motion, supported by a minimum number of Senators as may be prescribed by law, setting forth the alleged grounds in plain and specific terms. The officer concerned shall be informed of the allegations, afforded a reasonable opportunity to respond, to present evidence, and to be heard, either personally or through representation, before the Curia or a designated committee.

Following consideration of the evidence and any report of a designated committee, the Curia may remove the officer by a vote of no less than three-fifths of its members, unless a higher threshold is provided by law for particular offices. The final decision, including its reasoning and any sanctions imposed, shall be publicly announced.

3. Penalties and Consequences

Upon removal, a Civil Officer shall vacate their office immediately and shall cease to exercise any of its powers or privileges. The Curia, or the law, may provide for additional penalties proportionate to the gravity of the misconduct, including temporary or permanent disqualification from holding future public office, loss of honorary titles, or other lawful consequences.

Removal from office shall not preclude separate criminal, civil, or disciplinary proceedings under applicable laws. No person shall be punished twice for the same offence, but distinct proceedings addressing different aspects of the same conduct, consistent with due process and fairness, shall not be deemed double punishment.

§ VIII. Amendments

1. Amendment Procedures

This Constitution may be amended to reflect the evolving needs, values, and experience of the community of LegisCraft, provided that any amendment process remains deliberate, participatory, and consistent with democratic principles.

An amendment may be proposed by a two-thirds vote of the Curia, or by a petition signed by at least thirty-three percent of the Electorate as defined by the last Curia election. Proposed amendments shall be published in a clear and accessible form and shall remain open to public discussion for a reasonable period.

To take effect, an amendment must be ratified by at least three-fourths of the Curia and approved by no less than sixty-six percent of the Electorate casting valid votes at the next election held after the period of public consideration. Electoral mechanisms for such ratification votes shall be fair, transparent, and in keeping with the ordinary guarantees of free and fair elections. Upon final approval, amendments shall be promulgated by the Chancellor and incorporated into the text of the Constitution.

2. Limitations on Amendments

No amendment shall be permitted that abolishes the essential democratic character of LegisCraft, extinguishes the core protections of fundamental rights and freedoms, or eliminates the independence of the Judiciary in a manner that renders constitutional review illusory.

Amendments shall not be used to extend the term of any particular officer retroactively, to legalize past unconstitutional conduct, or to grant retroactive impunity for serious abuses of power. Any amendment that purports to entrench itself against all future amendment shall be interpreted narrowly and shall not preclude subsequent good-faith reforms consistent with the foundational principles of this Constitution.

§ IX. Supremacy Clause

This Constitution shall be the supreme law of LegisCraft. All laws, regulations, executive actions, judicial decisions, and policies shall be valid only to the extent that they are consistent with this Constitution. Any act, omission, or measure, whether by the Government, its officers, or any public authority, that is in direct and irreconcilable conflict with this Constitution shall be null and of no effect to the extent of that inconsistency.

In the event of conflict between this Constitution and any statute, regulation, directive, or internal rule, this Constitution shall prevail. The Judiciary, and in particular the High Court of LegisCraft, shall have the authority and the duty to uphold this supremacy, to interpret the provisions of this Constitution, and to provide appropriate remedies where its supremacy has been infringed.