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Fundamental Law of Ventora

The Fundamental Law of Ventora is the for the  of Ventora. It is a in that it actually consists of three documents that have evolved over time rather than a single. The earliest component, the Mandate of Sovereignty, also known as Book I, dates from 959 with the formation of the Kingdom of Ventora, although it was significantly affected by revisions to the Precepts Concerning the State (Book III) in 1964. The Fundamental Law takes precedence over all other laws in Ventora.

Mandate of Sovereignty
The Mandate of Sovereignty is considered Book I of the Fundamental Law as a result of being its earliest component. It dates from 959 but was heavily modified by the Treaty of Terelle which ended the War of the Three Capitals. The war ensued after the royal family was killed in a train derailment at Lorqui which resulted in a succession crisis.

Canon of Obligations
The Canon of Obligations, also known as Book II, provides for basic rights of citizens as well as their obligations to the state and commonwealth. Originally the document set out the obligations of nobles to provide service to their superiors to whom they owed fealty. Chief among these was the obligation of military service. It also gave the nobles rights to be free from arbitrary actions of the sovereign. Over time the rights were expanded along with granting them to all citizens, regardless of class or status.

Established the Grand Council of State.

Grants universal suffrage under the three-tier franchise.

Precepts Concerning the State
Book III, Precepts Concerning the State, provides for various elements and organs of governance and the nature of the confederal relationship among the duchies of Ventora as well as their relationship with the state.

Nature of the State
Concerns the relationships of the duchies and sets conditions for commissions. Defines authorities of the state, duchies, counties, and municipalities.

Nature of the Judiciary
Sets parameters for the application of justice and establishes the.

Nature of Parliament
Establishes the People's Assembly, incorporates the Grand Council of State, and defines the legislative process