What do you think of my new bill idea? I just had a thought about it, however I don’t know if it is feasible or not. Any feedback is welcome, and please remember that this is only a first draft, and really a barebones idea. If you do somehow want to sponsor then please do, however I don’t think it is ready to go into a docket yet.
My problem is the cabinet granting the powers. I feel like the legislature should have to do that. I just don't want this to be a version of the US Patriot Act
Looks good, could help in some difficult situations that are all too common in these large regions. I'm just worried that this could be abused if a power-hungry PM gets elected with a cabinet that will support them in their quest for power, then asks for these powers. I wonder who might do that *looks at Trump declaring emergencies for no reason*. Maybe congress could organize a vote to override the decision if it is seen to be unjust, but that may be complicated to implement.
Rhyssua
I see his point though: the legislature (or court, idc which) has no say in when or how long these extra powers would be granted. Personally I think it should require the Court's consent to begin, with a set timetable before the powers need to be renewed
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Korsinia
So folks, after a cabinet meeting we've decided to pursue a more active Foreign Policy after a debate about our recruitment. I've set a goal to make this term a spicy and risk-taking one (just look at my cabinet nominations) and we at the Executive feel like we're in a safe spot population and community wise to be able to spice up our Foreign Affairs. The Bigtopia and Antenion have started a new program meant to give us more interregional events!
Here's the press release for further information. The press does not need to ask me for permission to write about this, we're a free land. https://sites.google.com/view/gov-thaecia/official-statements/korsinias-2nd-administration/second-recruitment-policy-statement
First, Article I Section V of the Thaecian Constitution: "Section V - The President has the legal power to ban in the event of a regional emergency. The Cabinet must give its consent to the President before this action is taken. The Court has the power to overturn this decision, provided there was no regional emergency."
Second, laws can't come over the constitution, so any attempt to give the Prime Minister such powers (seeing as the President already has them) which is made through law is unconstitutional, as the law itself allows the executive to ignore certain constitutional rights.
So, I was thinking back to when I first found NationStates. I found it when one of the youtubers I watched at the time posted something on their community tab about it. I clicked on it, got super confused, and left it for a couple of weeks. When I came back, I started to understand it and get into it more, and now here I am today, a Senator! So, finnally getting to my point, I was wondering how you guys found NationStates? I just thought it would be an interesting topic of discussion.