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Preamble
We, the people of Quincy, in order to form a fair and just society, establish justice, promote the common welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for all generations, hereby adopt this Code of Laws as the foundation of our government and the protector of our rights.

Section 1: The Monarchy is the symbolic and ceremonial head of state.
Section 2: The monarch shall have limited powers, and any formal actions must be approved by the elected government or directly by the Prime Minister.
Section 3: The monarchy’s line of succession shall follow traditional Bragança-Bourbon lines unless altered by law.

Article II: The Executive

Section 1: The Prime Minister is the head of government, elected by popular vote every four years.
Section 2: The Prime Minister’s responsibilities include foreign policy, defense, and national administration, with oversight from Parliament.
Section 3: The Prime Minister may form a Cabinet of Ministers with specialized roles, subject to Parliamentary approval.

Article III: The Legislature

Section 1: The legislative power is vested in a unicameral Parliament, elected by the people every four years.
Section 2: Parliament shall enact laws, regulate budgets, and oversee the Executive.
Section 3: The Parliament shall have committees focusing on defense, economy, social policy, and other national issues.

Article IV: The Judiciary

[I]Section 1: The judiciary is independent and responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring justice.
Section 2: The Supreme Court is the highest court, with justices appointed by the Prime Minister and confirmed by Parliament.
Section 3: Lower courts shall be established to handle civil, criminal, and administrative cases.

Article V: Regional Governance

Section 1: Quincy is divided into Ilhanorte and Ilhasul, each with regional administrative governments.
Section 2: Local governance is ensured through elected councils that work alongside federal policies.
Section 3: Regional councils may pass local legislation as long as it does not conflict with federal law.

Article VI: Amendment Process

Section 1: Amendments may be proposed by a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
Section 2: Proposed amendments must be ratified by a three-fourths vote of the regional councils or by national referendum.
Section 3: Amendments take effect immediately upon ratification.

Amendments 1-50:

1. **Right to Life, Liberty, and Security**
- Guarantees the basic rights to life, liberty, and personal security for all citizens.

2. **Freedom of Speech and Expression**
- Protects the right to freely express ideas, opinions, and beliefs without government interference, unless these beliefs qualify as hate speech, considered by the Code of Laws as discriminatory speech based on factors such as gender, race, sexuality, origin, etc, in which case this Amendment may be restricted.

3. **Freedom of Religion**
- Ensures the right of individuals to practice their religion of choice without discrimination.

4. **Right to Privacy**
- Protects individuals from unwarranted surveillance, searches, and invasions of privacy by the government or other entities.

5. **Right to Assembly and Protest**
- Guarantees the right to peaceful assembly and protest against government policies.

6. **Right to Due Process**
- Ensures that all citizens receive fair treatment through the judicial system and are not deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process.

7. **Equality Before the Law**
- Ensures that all citizens are equal before the law and prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

8. **Freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishment**
- Prohibits torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.

9. **Right to Fair Trial**
- Guarantees the right to a fair and public trial by an impartial court.

10. **Right to Freedom of Movement**
- Guarantees the right to move freely within the nation and travel outside it.

11. **Right to Own Property**
- Guarantees the right to own, use, and transfer property.

12. **Right to Education**
- Guarantees free and equal access to education for all citizens.

13. **Environmental Protection**
- Mandates that the government must protect the environment, aiming for sustainable development.

14. **Universal Health Care**
- Guarantees access to health services for all citizens, ensuring medical care regardless of income or status.

15. **Universal Basic Income**
- Establishes a national program of universal basic income, providing citizens with financial support to ensure economic stability.

16. **Women's Rights and Gender Equality**
- Guarantees gender equality in all aspects of society, including employment, education, and family life.

17. **LGBTQIA+ Rights and Protection**
- Ensures the protection of the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals, including the right to marriage and adoption.

18. **Abortion Rights**
- Guarantees the right to access safe and legal abortion services.

19. **Child Protection**
- Establishes legal protections for children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

20. **Elderly Rights and Social Protection**
- Ensures the rights and social protections for the elderly, including pensions and healthcare.

21. **Workers' Rights**
- Protects workers' rights, including the right to fair wages, safe working conditions, and the right to unionize.

22. **Right to Free and Fair Elections**
- Guarantees the right to vote in free and fair elections, ensuring that all citizens have an equal voice in government.

23. **Freedom of Information**
- Ensures that all citizens have access to government information and transparency in government operations.

24. **Ban on Torture**
- Prohibits the use of torture in any form, whether by government, military, or non-state actors.

25. **Right to a Clean and Safe Environment**
- Guarantees the right to live in a clean, safe, and sustainable environment.

26. **Protection from Exploitation**
- Guarantees protection from exploitation, whether economic, sexual, or otherwise, in all areas of life.

27. **Freedom from Slavery**
- Prohibits all forms of slavery, trafficking, and forced labor.

28. **Right to Access Legal Aid**
- Guarantees access to legal aid for all citizens to ensure fair legal representation.

29. **Access to Housing**
- Guarantees the right to adequate housing for all citizens.

30. **Right to Access Public Services**
- Guarantees access to essential public services, including transportation, education, and healthcare.

31. **National Defense and Security**
- Establishes a national defense policy that prioritizes peacekeeping and self-defense.

32. **Education and Public Awareness on Environmental Issues**
- Requires educational programs and campaigns to raise awareness of environmental protection and sustainability.

33. **Animal Rights Protection**
- Protects the rights of animals, ensuring that they are not subject to cruelty and promoting their welfare.

34. **Ban on Nuclear Weapons**
- Prohibits the development, possession, or use of nuclear weapons within the nation.

35. **Promotion of Renewable Energy**
- Mandates the shift to renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, and hydropower.

36. **Cultural Rights**
- Guarantees the right of individuals to freely express their culture, traditions, and languages.

37. **Access to Internet and Technology**
- Guarantees access to technology and the internet for all citizens to ensure digital inclusion.

38. **National Health and Wellness Fund**
- Establishes a fund to support national health initiatives, including disease prevention programs and mental health services.

39. **Right to Work and Fair Wages**
- Guarantees the right to work in conditions that ensure fair wages and benefits for workers.

40. **Right to Participate in Governance**
- Grants all citizens the right to participate in the political process, either directly or through elected representatives.

41. **Regulation of Corporations**
- Places restrictions on corporate practices, ensuring that corporations act in the public interest and prevent monopolistic practices.

42. **Freedom of Movement for Refugees and Migrants**
- Grants refugees and migrants the right to seek asylum and protection from persecution.

43. **Right to Public Health Initiatives**
- Guarantees the right to public health initiatives, including vaccination programs and health screenings.

44. **Ban on Discrimination in Public Services**
- Prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, disability, or any other status in the provision of public services.

45. **Sustainability and Conservation**
- Mandates the conservation of natural resources and the promotion of sustainable development practices.

46. **Right to Digital Privacy**
- Protects the digital privacy of citizens and ensures they are free from unwarranted surveillance by both public and private entities.

47. **International Cooperation for Human Rights**
- Commits to upholding and promoting human rights in international forums and through cooperation with other nations.

48. **Education on Digital Literacy**
- Guarantees education programs that ensure citizens are digitally literate and capable of navigating the digital world.

49. **Access to Public Libraries**
- Ensures access to public libraries, providing free resources for education, research, and personal development.

50. **Right to Universal Social Security**
- Establishes a comprehensive social security system, guaranteeing basic income and protection for all citizens in times of need.

Amendments 51-100:

51. **Right to Access Safe Drinking Water**
- Guarantees the right to clean and safe drinking water for all citizens.

52. **Right to Access Emergency Services**
- Guarantees access to emergency services, including medical, fire, and police services, without discrimination.

53. **Right to Access Health Insurance**
- Guarantees the right to affordable health insurance for all citizens.

54. **Access to Public Transit**
- Ensures citizens have access to affordable and efficient public transportation options.

55. **Universal Housing Guarantee**
- Guarantees affordable housing for all citizens through government programs and initiatives.

56. **Protection of Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights**
- Guarantees workers the right to form unions and engage in collective bargaining for fair wages and conditions.

57. **National Environmental Protection Agency**
- Establishes a national agency to regulate and enforce environmental protection laws and standards.

58. **Right to Be Free from Discrimination**
- Prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability in all aspects of life.

59. **Right to Work in Safe and Fair Conditions**
- Guarantees the right to a safe workplace and protections against unsafe working conditions.

60. **Fair Compensation for Workers**
- Guarantees fair compensation, including overtime pay, for all workers.

61. **Access to Higher Education**
- Guarantees access to affordable higher education for all citizens, with options for scholarships and financial aid.

62. **Public Health Campaigns**
- Establishes public health campaigns to raise awareness of critical health issues and preventative measures.

63. **Protection of National Monuments**
- Ensures the protection and preservation of national monuments, parks, and heritage sites.

64. **Regulation of Tobacco and Alcohol Products**
- Regulates the sale, marketing, and use of tobacco and alcohol products to reduce public health risks.

65. **Right to Emergency Shelter**
- Guarantees access to emergency shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness, especially during extreme weather events.

66. **Universal Childcare Access**
- Guarantees access to affordable and high-quality childcare for working parents.

67. **Ban on Predatory Lending Practices**
- Prohibits predatory lending practices, including high-interest loans and deceptive marketing schemes that target vulnerable populations.

68. **Regulation of Genetic Data and Privacy**
- Guarantees privacy protections for genetic information, regulating the use and storage of genetic data by corporations and governments.

69. **Right to Digital Security**
- Ensures the protection of digital data and personal information from cyberattacks and breaches.

70. **Rights of Refugees and Asylum Seekers**
- Guarantees the right to seek asylum and protection for refugees fleeing from conflict or persecution.

71. **Public Investment in Renewable Resources**
- Mandates public investment in renewable energy resources to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.

72. **Ban on Weapons of Mass Destruction**
- Prohibits the production, possession, or use of weapons of mass destruction, including biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons.

73. **Tax Fairness and Equity**
- Establishes a progressive tax system to ensure equitable distribution of wealth and resources within the country.

74. **Ban on Monopolies and Anti-Competitive Practices**
- Prohibits monopolies and anti-competitive practices, ensuring a competitive market economy and preventing the concentration of economic power.

75. **Public Access to Natural Resources**
- Guarantees that natural resources are used for the public good, ensuring access to clean water, air, and land for future generations.

76. **National Cybersecurity Initiative**
- Establishes a national initiative to protect the country’s digital infrastructure from cyber threats and foreign interference.

77. **Protection Against Human Trafficking**
- Strengthens laws to protect citizens from human trafficking and exploitation, with international cooperation for enforcement.

78. **Ban on Hazardous Chemicals**
- Bans the use of hazardous chemicals that harm the environment or public health, with strict regulations on their use.

79. **Right to Access Healthy Foods**
- Guarantees access to healthy, nutritious food for all citizens, with efforts to reduce food deserts and promote sustainable agriculture.

80. **International Trade Fairness**
- Establishes fair trade practices in international commerce, with protections for workers' rights and environmental standards.

81. **Public Education Funding**
- Increases funding for public schools, ensuring equal access to quality education for all children.

82. **Community Investment and Development**
- Promotes community investment programs that support the growth and development of local economies and neighborhoods.

83. **Fair Trade and Consumer Protections**
- Ensures consumer protection laws are in place to prevent fraud, exploitation, and unsafe products in the marketplace.

84. **Public Safety and Community Policing**
- Ensures that policing practices are fair, transparent, and accountable to the communities they serve.

85. **Public Access to Technology and Broadband**
- Guarantees universal access to high-speed internet and technology, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

86. **Banking and Financial Transparency**
- Establishes regulations to ensure transparency and accountability in the banking and financial sectors.

87. **Right to Environmental Justice**
- Ensures that all communities have the right to live in a healthy environment, with a focus on addressing environmental inequalities.

88. **Disaster Response and Preparedness**
- Establishes a national system for disaster response, preparation, and recovery, prioritizing vulnerable communities.

89. **Corporate Responsibility for Climate Change**
- Requires corporations to take responsibility for their environmental impact and implement measures to reduce their carbon footprint.

90. **Public Health Funding for Pandemics**
- Mandates a comprehensive public health funding plan to address future pandemics and health crises.

91. **Education for Technological Advancements**
- Establishes educational programs for advancing skills in emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, and biotechnology.

92. **Reproductive Health Rights**
- Guarantees the right to access comprehensive reproductive health services.

93. **Promote Public Service Careers**
- Encourages careers in public service through incentives and career development programs.

94. **Right to Cultural Expression**
- Guarantees the freedom to express cultural and artistic practices without governmental interference.

95. **Right to Clean Air**
- Guarantees the right to breathe clean, unpolluted air, with strong regulation of emissions and pollutants.

96. **Public Infrastructure Investment**
- Mandates government investment in the improvement of public infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public buildings.

97. **Protecting Rights of Persons with Disabilities**
- Guarantees protections and equal rights for persons with disabilities in all areas of life, including education, employment, and access to services.

98. **International Peacekeeping Commitment**
- Commits to supporting international peacekeeping efforts and contributing to global peace initiatives.

99. **Economic Opportunity and Innovation**
- Fosters economic opportunities and innovation through government support of small businesses and startups.

100. **Establishment of a National Arts Fund**
- Creates a fund to support national artistic endeavors, including music, theatre, and visual arts.