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Article I
Hasanistan is a sovereign, independent, democratic, secular, federal and republican state governed by rule of law, within the notions of public peace, national solidarity and justice, respecting human rights, based on the fundamental tenets set forth in the preamble.
The name of the state shall be styled as the “Federal Republic of Hasanistan”, or interchangeably the “Hasani Federal Republic”.
Hasanistan shall continue its existence under international law as the successor and continuation of the Great Seljuk Empire and the past Hasani states.
Article IV
The territory of Hasanistan shall comprise the territories of its Federal Subjects, inland waters and territorial sea and the air space over them.
Hasanistan shall have sovereign rights and exercise jurisdiction on the continental shelf and in the exclusive economic zone of the Hasanistan in accordance with the procedure specified by federal law and norms of international law.
The territory of Hasanistan is inviolable and indivisible.
The Capital of the Federal Republic shall be the city of Batyr.
Article XXX
The Federal Subjects within the Nation shall consist of Republics, Territories and Federal Territories. The status of a Federal Subject shall be determined by consultation between the <legislature> and Supreme Court and codified in federal statute.
The Federal Government has exclusive legislative and executive jurisdiction on the following matters:
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Foreign policy;
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Foreign trade policy;
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National defence and the Armed Forces;
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Customs policy;
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Monetary policy;
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Finances of the institutions and for the international obligations of the Nation;
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International law;
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Immigration, refugee and asylum policy and regulation;
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Criminal law enforcement;
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Establishment and operation of common and international communications facilities;
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Regulation of national transportation.
Republics and Territories shall have jurisdiction in all the matters not conferred exclusively upon the Federal Government as provided in this article. The powers vested within in each individual Federal Territory shall be determined by the Federal Government.
The above mentioned Federal Subjects may exercise legislative power by establishing statute. If a federal statute is established that contradicts the statute of a Republic of Territory, federal statute shall overrule that law.
Article XXXI
Hasanistan shall be composed of the following Federal Subjects:
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Batyr
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Çobanistan
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Sritjine
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Körfeziye
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Ardajan
The statuses of each Federal Subject shall be declared in federal statute.
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Federal Subjects with the status of Republic shall have the right to their own constitution describing guidelines of governance and establishing separation of powers, within the limits of the Constitution. The government forms of Republics shall be required to be democratic and republican.
Federal Subjects with the status of Territory or Federal Territory shall be headed by a Governor, who shall either be elected or appointed. The Governor of a Territory or Federal Territory may establish a body to aid in the implementation of their powers.
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Two or more Republics and Territories may, subject to the approval of the Federal Government, gather together in a political or administrative union, or unify all or part of their public services, or establish a single or joint administration to run any such service.
Article XXXV
Hasanistan is a democratic republic based on the principle of separation of powers and the checks and balances among them as provided in this Constitution.
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The Congress of Hasanistan exercises the legislative power of the Nation.
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The Supreme Council of Hasanistan is responsible for implementation of laws and national policies and is subject to parliamentarian control.
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The judicial power of Hasanistan is unique and independent and is exercised by courts.
Hasanistan has institutions for the protection of the constitutional order and territorial integrity, public order and safety, which operate under the constitutional authority of the democratic institutions of Hasanistan.
Article XXXVI
Hasanistan uses as legal tender one single currency.
The Central Banking Authority of Hasanistan is independent and is called the Central Bank of Hasanistan. The Governor of the Central Bank of Hasanistan is appointed by the Supreme Council of Hasanistan.
Article XXXVII
The national military of Hasanistan is the National Armed Forces of Hasanistan.
The President of the Republic is the Commander-in-Chief of the National Armed Forces of Hasanistan.
The structure of the National Armed Forces of Hasanistan shall be established by federal statute.
Article XXXIX
The powers, rights and responsibilities of the President of the Republic are as follows:
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Presides over the Supreme Council of Hasanistan;
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Signs laws passed by the Congress, is entitled to, no later than two weeks, using the right of suspensive veto, return the law with their objections to the Congress for a second hearing and vote. If the Congress, with at least two-thirds of the established number of deputies, confirms the decision earlier expected of them, the President of the Republic signs the law. The President of the Republic does not have the right of suspensive veto concerning the laws on amendments and additions to the Constitution;
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Proposes bills to the Congress;
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Grants pardon and amnesty;
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Awards honours and other state awards of Hasanistan and grants special state titles and distinctions upon nomination of the either the Supreme Council or the Executive Council;
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Is the Commander-in-Chief of the National Armed Forces of Hasanistan;
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Forms and presides over the National Security Council of Hasanistan, the status of which is determined by law;
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In order to ensure the safety of citizens, orders the state of emergency and martial law throughout the national territory or in certain areas of Hasanistan. Use of the state of emergency and martial law is governed by the law of Hasanistan;
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Appoints the Prime Minister;
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Gives approval or vetoes the decisions of the Premier of the Republic;
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Appoints the Supreme Judge of Hasanistan;
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If elections are unable to be held, appoints members of both chambers of Congress, Heads of Federal Subjects and municipal leaders.
The President of the Republic is not entitled to transfer his authority to other public authorities or officials.
Article XLI
If the President of the Republic, for whatever reason, is unable to perform his duties, pending the election of the new interim President the duties of the President, by a decision of the National Security Council of Hasanistan, can be assigned to the Leader of the Congress.
Election of the President of the Republic, in this case, should be held no later than 60 days from the day of transfer of powers temporarily to the Acting President of the Republic.
A person, who is temporarily acting as President of the Republic, may run for the presidency.
In case of violation of the Federal Constitution and laws of the Nation of Hasanistan by the President of the Republic, the parliament may express no confidence in him. The issue of no-confidence can be considered at the request of a majority of the established members of both chambers of Congress.
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The President of the Republic shall be non-partisan and unaffiliated with any political party, with all ties with any political party being cut upon the taking of office.
Article XLIII
The Congress of Hasanistan is the national legislative institution of Hasanistan, consisting of two chambers: the Senate and the Mejlis.
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The deputies of the Mejlis shall be elected for a mandate of six months, starting from the day of the constitutive session, which shall be held within thirty days from the official announcement of the election results.
The Mandate of the Mejlis may be extended only in a State of Emergency, for emergency protections measures or for danger to the Constitutional order or to public safety of Hasanistan and only for as long as the State of Emergency continues as regulated by this Constitution, or if the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister and the Supreme Judge of Hasanistan all agree that an election would be unnecessary or detrimental to Hasanistani national security.
If vacancies arise among the deputies of the Mejlis, the President of the Republic may either appoint a new member or allow a by-election to take place if possible.
By-elections shall not take place if an election is to take place within at least two month.
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The Senate shall be composed of a maximum of two Senators from each Federal Subject and the Prime Minister. If unable to select two Senators, a Federal Subject may only have one Senator.
Senators shall be elected for a mandate of two years, starting from the day of the constitutive session, which shall be held within thirty days from the official announcement of the election results. For Federal Subjects with two Senators, the elections shall be held consecutively.
The Mandate of the Senate may be extended only in a State of Emergency, for emergency protections measures or for danger to the Constitutional order or to public safety of Hasanistan and only for as long as the State of Emergency continues as regulated by this Constitution, or if the President of the Republic, the Prime Minister and the Supreme Judge of Hasanistan all agree that an election would be unnecessary or detrimental to Hasanistani national security.
If vacancies arise among the Senators, the President of the Republic may either appoint a new member or allow a by-election to take place if possible.
By-elections shall not take place if an election is to take place within at least two month.
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The powers, rights and responsibilities of the Mejlis of Hasanistan are as follows:
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Approving bills, resolutions and other general acts for consideration by the Senate;
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Approves amendments to the Constitution by two-thirds majority, excluding Chapter I, for consideration by the Senate;
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Announces referenda in accordance with the law;
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Approves the budget of Hasanistan;
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Decides in regard to general interest issues as set forth by law.
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The powers, rights and responsibilities of the Senate of Hasanistan are as follows:
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Approves bills, resolutions and other general acts passed by the Mejlis;
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Approves amendments to the Constitution by two-thirds majority, excluding Chapter I, passed by the Mejlis;
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Gives consent to the President of the Republic’s decree announcing a State of Emergency.
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The joint powers, rights and responsibilities of both Chambers of the Congress of Hasanistan are as follows:
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May express no-confidence regarding either the President of the Republic or the Prime Minister of the Republic in accordance with this Constitution;
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Approves the composition of the Supreme Council and expresses no confidence in it;
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Oversees the work of the Supreme Council and other public institutions that report to the Congress in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Article XLVI
Either or both Chambers of Congress shall be dissolved in the following cases:
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If the composition of the Supreme Council cannot be established within sixty days from the date when the President of the Republic appoints the Premier of Hasanistan;
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If two-thirds of all deputies or Senators vote in favour of dissolution, either or both Chambers shall be dissolved by a decree of the President of the Republic;
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Following a successful vote of no confidence against the Supreme Council.
Article XLVII
The Supreme Council of Hasanistan exercises the executive power in compliance with the Constitution and the law.
The Supreme Council consists of the President of the Republic, Prime Minister and ministers.
The Supreme Council implements laws and other acts adopted by the Congress of Hasanistan and exercises other activities within the scope of responsibilities set forth by this Constitution and the law.
The Supreme Council makes decisions in accordance with this Constitution and the laws, proposes draft laws, proposes amendments to existing laws or other acts and may give its opinion on draft laws that are not proposed by it.
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While the President of the Republic shall preside over the Supreme Council, its leadership shall be vested within the Prime Minister.
Article XLVIII
The powers, rights and responsibilities of the Executive Council of Hasanistan are as follows:
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Proposes and implements the internal and foreign policies of the country;
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Promotes the economic development of the country;
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Proposes draft laws and other acts to the Congress of Hasanistan;
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Makes decisions and issues legal acts or regulations necessary for the implementation of laws;
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Proposes the budget of Hasanistan;
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Guides and oversees the work of administration bodies;
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Guides the activities and the development of public services;
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With the approval of the President of the Republic, appoints and dismisses of the heads of diplomatic missions of the Hasanistan;
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Proposes amendments to the Constitution;
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May refer Constitutional questions to the Constitutional Court;
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Exercises other executive functions not assigned to other central or local level bodies.
Article XLIX
The Prime Minister of Hasanistan is the Head of Government of Hasanistan and the Head of both the Congress and the Supreme Council.
Article L
The powers, rights and responsibilities of the Prime Minister are as follows:
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Represents and leads the Government;
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Ensures that all Ministries act in accordance with government policies;
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Ensures the implementation of laws and policies determined by the Supreme Council of Hasanistan;
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Appoints the Supreme Council with the approval of both Chambers of Congress;
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May change members of the Supreme Council without the consent of Congress;
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Appoints the Head of the General Directorate of Security;
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Consults with the President of the Republic on matters of intelligence;
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In cooperation with the President of Republic, jointly appoints the Head of the National Security Bureau;
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Consults with the President of the Republic on the implementation of the foreign policy of the country;
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Performs other duties as set forth by the Constitution and the law.
Article LI
The Prime MInister is selected by the President of the Republic from recently elected deputies of the Supreme Council of Hasanistan. The Prime Minister does not need to stand for re-election until the President of the Republic’s mandate is completed.
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In the case that either Chamber of Congress cannot have a minimum of three deputies or Senators, the Congress may be convened as a unicameral body. A method of election for the unicameral Congress shall be established by federal statute.
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Article XXXIII
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Article XXXIV
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Article XLII
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Article XLIV
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Article XLV
