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<span class=title> <A HREF=http://pub75.ezboard.com/bthekingdomofhanover62111.showUserPublicProfile?gid=hismajestytheking>His Majesty the King</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://www.darachweb.com/flags/flagimages/zf007.gif" BORDER=0></span>
<span class=usertitle>James I, Dei Gratia Rex </span>
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<font color=#273C82>(12/18/02 7:38 am)</font>
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<span class=title> Charter of Hanover</span><hr size=1>
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<strong>JAMES</strong>, by the grace of God and by Divine Right, King of Hanover, Defender of the Faith, to all those to whom these presents come, Greeting.
Divine Providence, in compelling Us to establish a realm for the enjoyment and benefit of persons wishing to experience nationhood according to the manner in which they have become accustomed, has laid upon Us great obligations. An outlet for activity was the first need of Our subjects: We have employed Ourselves thereto without relaxation; and that activity, so necessary for a successful nation, as well as for the remainder of the micronational community, is here present.
A constitutional charter was called for by the actual condition of the kingdom. Recognizing the need of Our subjects for the rule of law and a guarantee of liberties until such time as the permanent constitution shall be ratified, We present these articles for the orderly maintenance of Our realm.
While We have recognized that a free and democratic constitution was necessary to meet the expectation of enlightened civilization, We have in the meantime devised these constitutional articles expressive of current realities intermingled with ancient prejudices. We do this knowing that the constitution to come will rectify the shortcomings of this document, but also to remind our subjects of the systems of the past which we do better not to resuscitate.
We recall certain of those past norms in these articles, not to offend Our subjects (for these articles are not reflective of Our spirit) , but in order that Our subjects may better appreciate the new document upon the publication and ratification thereof. It is also fitting that an official record should be provided for posterity of Hanover's brief period of absolute monarchy by Divine Right. Future generations, reflecting upon the shortcomings of these articles, may take pride in knowing that the fathers of liberty in Hanover worked together to ensure their freedoms, enshrined in the constitution to come.
<strong>The Charter of Hanover</strong>
1. Hanoverians are equal before the law, whatever may be their titles and ranks.
2. They contribute without distinction, in proportion to their fortunes, towards the expenses of the state.
3. They are all equally admissible to civil and military employments.
4. Their personal liberty is likewise guaranteed; no one can be prosecuted nor arrested save in the cases provided by law and in the form which it prescribes.
5. Every one may profess his religion with equal freedom, and shall obtain for his worship the same protection.
6. Nevertheless, the catholic, apostolic and Roman religion is the religion of the state.
7. The ministers of the catholic, apostolic and Roman religion and those of the other Christian sects alone receive stipends from the royal treasury.
8. Hanoverians have the right to publish and to have printed their opinions, while conforming with the laws, which are necessary to restrain abuses of that liberty.
9. All property is inviolable, without any exception for that which is called national, the law making no distinction between them.
10. The state can require the sacrifice of a property on account of a legally established public interest, but with a previous indemnity.
<strong>Form of the Government of the King</strong>
The person of the king is inviolable and sacred. His ministers are responsible. To the king alone belongs the executive power.
The King is the defender of the religion of the state, which is catholic, apostolic and Roman.
The king is the supreme head of the state, commands the land and sea forces, declares war, makes treaties of peace, alliance and commerce, appoints to all places of public administration, and makes the necessary regulations and ordinances for the execution of the laws and the security of the state.
Those who shall attack, accuse or ridicule the the king's most excellent Majesty shall be guilty of <em>lese-majeste</em> and shall merit expulsion from the realm.
<strong>Of the Legislature</strong>
The legislative power is excercised by the king, who may seek advice from his ministers.
The king proposes the law.
The king alone sanctions and promulgates the law.
The king defends and enforces the law.
No law shall become effective without the signature of the king.
<strong>Of the Ministers</strong>
The king may appoint individuals to assist him in the governance of his realm.
The ministers are empowered to act in the name of the king within the scope of their competence as designated by the king.
All actions of ministers must be approved, at least implicitly, by the king.
<strong>Of the Judiciary</strong>
All justice emanates from the king.
Any accused of wrongdoing within the realm will be judged and sentenced by the king.
Special Rights Guaranteed by the State
The public debt is guaranteed. Every form of engagement made by the state with its creditors is inviolable.
The king makes nobles at will, but he grants to them only ranks and honors, without any exemption from the burdens and duties of society.
The king and his successors shall swear, at the solemnizing of their coronation, to observe faithfully the present constitutional charter unless and until it shall be superseded by a future charter.
<strong>James R</strong>
Given at Bergen, in the year of grace 2002, and of our reign the first.
God save the King!
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<span class=title> <A HREF=http://pub75.ezboard.com/bthekingdomofhanover62111.showUserPublicProfile?gid=hismajestytheking>His Majesty the King</A> <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://www.darachweb.com/flags/flagimages/zf007.gif" BORDER=0></span>
<span class=usertitle>James I, Dei Gratia Rex </span>
Posts: 78
<font color=#273C82>(12/18/02 7:38 am)</font>
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<span class=title> Charter of Hanover</span><hr size=1>
<div style="text-align:center"><strong>JR</strong></div>
<strong>JAMES</strong>, by the grace of God and by Divine Right, King of Hanover, Defender of the Faith, to all those to whom these presents come, Greeting.
Divine Providence, in compelling Us to establish a realm for the enjoyment and benefit of persons wishing to experience nationhood according to the manner in which they have become accustomed, has laid upon Us great obligations. An outlet for activity was the first need of Our subjects: We have employed Ourselves thereto without relaxation; and that activity, so necessary for a successful nation, as well as for the remainder of the micronational community, is here present.
A constitutional charter was called for by the actual condition of the kingdom. Recognizing the need of Our subjects for the rule of law and a guarantee of liberties until such time as the permanent constitution shall be ratified, We present these articles for the orderly maintenance of Our realm.
While We have recognized that a free and democratic constitution was necessary to meet the expectation of enlightened civilization, We have in the meantime devised these constitutional articles expressive of current realities intermingled with ancient prejudices. We do this knowing that the constitution to come will rectify the shortcomings of this document, but also to remind our subjects of the systems of the past which we do better not to resuscitate.
We recall certain of those past norms in these articles, not to offend Our subjects (for these articles are not reflective of Our spirit) , but in order that Our subjects may better appreciate the new document upon the publication and ratification thereof. It is also fitting that an official record should be provided for posterity of Hanover's brief period of absolute monarchy by Divine Right. Future generations, reflecting upon the shortcomings of these articles, may take pride in knowing that the fathers of liberty in Hanover worked together to ensure their freedoms, enshrined in the constitution to come.
<strong>The Charter of Hanover</strong>
1. Hanoverians are equal before the law, whatever may be their titles and ranks.
2. They contribute without distinction, in proportion to their fortunes, towards the expenses of the state.
3. They are all equally admissible to civil and military employments.
4. Their personal liberty is likewise guaranteed; no one can be prosecuted nor arrested save in the cases provided by law and in the form which it prescribes.
5. Every one may profess his religion with equal freedom, and shall obtain for his worship the same protection.
6. Nevertheless, the catholic, apostolic and Roman religion is the religion of the state.
7. The ministers of the catholic, apostolic and Roman religion and those of the other Christian sects alone receive stipends from the royal treasury.
8. Hanoverians have the right to publish and to have printed their opinions, while conforming with the laws, which are necessary to restrain abuses of that liberty.
9. All property is inviolable, without any exception for that which is called national, the law making no distinction between them.
10. The state can require the sacrifice of a property on account of a legally established public interest, but with a previous indemnity.
<strong>Form of the Government of the King</strong>
The person of the king is inviolable and sacred. His ministers are responsible. To the king alone belongs the executive power.
The King is the defender of the religion of the state, which is catholic, apostolic and Roman.
The king is the supreme head of the state, commands the land and sea forces, declares war, makes treaties of peace, alliance and commerce, appoints to all places of public administration, and makes the necessary regulations and ordinances for the execution of the laws and the security of the state.
Those who shall attack, accuse or ridicule the the king's most excellent Majesty shall be guilty of <em>lese-majeste</em> and shall merit expulsion from the realm.
<strong>Of the Legislature</strong>
The legislative power is excercised by the king, who may seek advice from his ministers.
The king proposes the law.
The king alone sanctions and promulgates the law.
The king defends and enforces the law.
No law shall become effective without the signature of the king.
<strong>Of the Ministers</strong>
The king may appoint individuals to assist him in the governance of his realm.
The ministers are empowered to act in the name of the king within the scope of their competence as designated by the king.
All actions of ministers must be approved, at least implicitly, by the king.
<strong>Of the Judiciary</strong>
All justice emanates from the king.
Any accused of wrongdoing within the realm will be judged and sentenced by the king.
Special Rights Guaranteed by the State
The public debt is guaranteed. Every form of engagement made by the state with its creditors is inviolable.
The king makes nobles at will, but he grants to them only ranks and honors, without any exemption from the burdens and duties of society.
The king and his successors shall swear, at the solemnizing of their coronation, to observe faithfully the present constitutional charter unless and until it shall be superseded by a future charter.
<strong>James R</strong>
Given at Bergen, in the year of grace 2002, and of our reign the first.
God save the King!
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