Kaiserreich

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Kaiserreich
German Imperial eagle flag.png
The flag of the Kaiserreich
Leader: Guineapigplays
Founded: 3rd April 2019
Population: 6
Structure: Semi-Independent Parliamentary Democracy
Character: Peaceful until attacked
Allies:
Enemies:
  • None

Kaiserreich is a BE Realm (semi-crew) created by Guineapigplays.

Imperial Constitution

Article I: The System of Governance

Head of State & Passing Laws:

  • The Prime Minister (who is the Head of the British Empire) and his/her government are the official holders of the 'reserved' executive powers of the Realm, powers reserved for the Head of State.
  • The BE government is represented in the Realm by the "Kaiser" of its choice.
  • The Kaiser is a partially ceremonious role in Kaiserreich, holding no political power. However he/she is an agent/liaison to the BE government. He/she is also granted the powers of the "reserved executive"; they are:

1) The power to dismiss a Chancellor and his/her government if the Chancellor loses the support of the Reichstag (Parliament)

2) The power to dissolve the Reichstag. This act should only be done in accordance to the Chancellor's advice; the Kaiser is only allowed to act using his/her own discretion if it's an emergency

3) The power to summon the Reichstag

4) The right to refuse assent twice, what's happens from there is completed guided by circumstances. Note: All bills and amendments passed by the Reichstag and the public must be given assent (signed) by the Kaiser in order for them to become law

5) Call a national emergency and grant pardons, although in normal circumstances this decision should only be made under the advice of the government/appropriate experts

  • The Kaiser is allowed to represent the Realm on the international stage.
  • The Kaiser cannot be a current member of the Reichstag.
  • Only the BE government can overrule a Kaiser's decision and dismiss him/her.

Parliamentary positions & rules:

    • The Reichstag is the supreme law making institution of the land. Its members must be democratically elected/nominated.
    • If the same Bill (even with alterations) does not receive a majority in the Reichstag 3 times in a row, an election must be called.
    • Amendments to the constitution must be additionally approved by a public referendum before being signed into law.
    • A Reichstag serves a maximum term of 5 months.
    • A call for a vote of "no confidence" by the Reichstag on the Chancellor and his/her government cannot be done in the first 3 months of their term.
  • Chancellor - The elected head of government.
  • Reichstag member - Each town has it's own representative in the Reichstag.
  • Bundeskabinett member - A member of the Reichstag who has been selected by the Chancellor to be a member of his/her government.

The Wehrmacht is the combined defence forces of Kaiserreich:-

The Wehrmacht High Command:

  • Feldmarschall - The commander of the army.
  • Admiral of the High Seas Fleet - The commander of the navy.

Wehrmacht Branches:

Heer (Army):

  • Deutsches Heer - The Kaiserreich's army positioned in the Fatherland.
  • Schutztruppe - The Kaiserreich's army in the colonies.

Kriegsmarine (Navy):

  • Kaiserliche Marine - The Imperial German Navy

Luftwaffe (Air Force):

  • Deutsche Luftstreitkräfte - The Imperial German Air Force based around land.
  • Marine-Fliegerabteilung - The Imperial German Air Force based at sea.