Thread:ColumbianAmerica/@comment-25109813-20140629222450/@comment-25109813-20140703152722

Constitution & Bill of Rights (As of 6/30/14) We, the people of the Republic of Deville, by issuing this constitution, do hereby decree this land a land of tranquility, loyalty, freedom, and happiness, do set ourselves apart from this nation and world, and devote ourselves to helping others and sharing God's love and Word with all nations, as found in Matthew 28:19. - Right 1: Freedom of Expression Any person may say, write, type, or protest (As long as it is done peacefully) anything they wish, so long it does not degrade or undermine the country, it's leaders, or any other person. The government of the Republic of Deville shall not impose any official religion on the citizens.

Right 2: Freedom of Religion

Any citizen of the Republic of Deville may choose how they worship, although they are encouraged to worship the one true God, Jesus Christ. Any discrimination based on race, color, gender (This does not include gender orientation), or origin is not covered under Right 1, and as such will not be tolerated.

Right 3: Right to Bear Arms

All citizens are able to arm themselves to protect their possessions or people in they feel threatened.

Right 4: Prohibition of Search and Seizure

No person or government official is able to perform a search and seizure of any person, people, or possession (Physical, such as paper documents, or electronic, such as e-mail or computer files) without the written permission of the President.

Right 5: Prohibition of Cruel Punishment

The use of cruel and I humane punishment on any person or animal is strictly prohibited, regardless of the crime. As the death penalty is Biblical, it shall not be considered cruel and unusual punishment.

Right 6: Rights of Citizens Charged of Crime

No judge or jury shall impose an excessive fine, bail, or sentence on any criminal for any reason. If the punishment for the crime is not found in the Bible, the President will decide the punishment. All people are innocent unless they are proven guilty with substantial evidence.

Right 7: Prohibition of Human Trafficking/Slaves

The buying, selling, and/trading of any human or humans for sexual desires or labor is strictly prohibited, and will not be tolerated. The punishment for this offense will be life in prison, or the death penalty (Whichever the offender chooses).

Right 8: The Right to Create Rights

Any citizen may present a new right or law to the President to be voted on on the next Election Day.

Right 9: Prohibition of Intoxicating Beverages or Illegal Drugs

No intoxicating beverages or drugs (Including cigarettes and all forms of smoking) shall be bought, sold, or traded within the Republic of Deville.

Right 10: Order of Precedence

In the event of the death of the President, the Vice President shall become President until he next Election Day. Following the Vice President shall be the Secretary of Defense. If the Secretary of Defense is not available, a new election shall be held as soon as possible.