Today we commence the opening of this most glorious nation. On such an occasion as this, we gather together to precipitate what shall be a truly national awakening. The fair damsel Belgium has awoken from her long slumber, and it is now the duty of all true patriots to ensure that Belgium is placed on the map!

We do not fear the insignificant rabble that surrounds us for we know that the heart of dear Belgium is stout and determined, and smacks of a courage that is only exhibited by lions!

The people of Belgium have participated in bringing about such a momentous occasion. Our national ascendancy has begun. Let the hearts of our foes quake within their chests, and let Belgium's name resound through the heavens, immortal!

Our armies march, eternally victorious. Our people are showered with glory, our king is crowned with the laurel wreath.

Belgium has awoken, resplendent in all her glory!

Long live Belgium!

Signed,
-Comrade Idi, Minister of Propaganda of Belgium

The Armenian genocide was one of the most massive "root-and-branch" exterminations ever carried out against a defenseless people. In 1915, as World War I raged, the Turkish government (ruler of the Ottoman Empire) decided upon the systematic extermination of most of the male Armenian population, and the forced deportation of the remainder, mostly women, children, and the elderly. The deportation became a death march, with extreme violence and deprivation leading to the death of most of the survivors of the initial gendercide -- as was intended. By the time the exhausted and traumatized survivors reached refuge in neighbouring countries, up to three-quarters of the entire Ottoman Armenian population had been exterminated.

Art. I. Executive power is vested in the Cabinet of Belgium

Art. II. Chairman of the largest party or coalition in the parliament is appointed to the position of Chairman of the Cabinet(Head of Government).

Art. III. The Chairman has the right to appoint and dismiss members of the Cabinet

Art. IV. Every piece of legislation requires the signiture of the Chairman of the Cabinet

Art. V. Chairman of the Cabinet may cast a veto on a piece of legislation, however, after a period of one week the legislation may be reproposed and the Chairman is no longer allowed to veto it.

Art. VI. Belgians alone may be Ministers.

Art. VII. No member of the royal family may be a minister.

Art. VIII. Ministers are responsible before the Chamber of Representatives.

Art. IX. Under no circumstances may a written or verbal order of the King diminish the responsibilities of a minister.

Art. X. The Chairman of the Cabinet may be dismissed if the Chamber of Representatives passes a motion of no confidence. The Chamber may then propose a successor who is appoint by the King.

Signed by,
Louis de Guequierre.

This latest bill proposed by the ruling party on the rights of Parliament risks turning this nation into a tyranny of the majority whereby, compelled by the whims of the mercurial disposition of an impatient and ill-disciplined people, the Parliament is a mere rubber-stamp for bad decisions and poor governance. Parliament must not be a pawn of the people, but it must be a strong tool of state, an instrument through which the government can rule the people. The King must have a say in the day-to-day running of state, have the right to prorogue Parliament and call new elections, or delay the convening of a new Parliament until such time as he sees fit. He should also be allowed to bring a State of Emergency into effect when the nation is at war or in a time of political crisis or instability and in so doing shall be given extra-constitutional powers which should include the power to sign into effect new laws by decree. Nevertheless, this move would be made to be within reason as the King would only be allowed to bring this into effect once every month.

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Art I: The Parliament is a unicameral legislative power of the Kingdom of Belgium.

Art II: The Parliament has only one chamber, that being the Chamber of the Representatives that has all the legislative power.

Art III: The Chamber of the Representatives has 212 seats.

Art IV: The members of the Chamber are serve a term of two months, then there must be another election.

Art V: Official language of the Parliament if French, however, documents are required to be in both French and Dutch language.

Art VI: Every bill has to be proposed in the Chamber and the Chamber must pass it. A new law cannot be decreed by the King or the Chairman of the Cabinet.

Art VII: The President of the Chamber has the following functions:
a.) The President is tasked with presiding over the Chamber when it is in session.

b.) The President is tasked with maintaining order and discipline. If a member continously disturbs the session, the President may ask the member to leave the session.

c.) The President of the Chamber is elected by the Chamber(except in the case of Gough, who is the first President)

d.) The President of the Chamber protects the minority in the parliament by ensuring that they have a say in the Chamber. The President may even postpone a voting for such a thing.

e.) The President of the Chamber may case a casting vote in the event of a tied vote in the Chamber.

I ask the members of the Chamber to vote on this bill.

Signed by,
Louis de Guequierre.