Constitution of the Republic
ARTICLE IV: Judiciary and Due process rights
E) Interpretation of this Constitution
- This constitution is to be broadly construed in such a manner that
the greatest liberty is afforded the citizen, the least power and
the greatest obligation consistent with that power to the government
and to incorporate the long-standing traditions developed under it.
However, no provision of law or this constitution may be interpreted
in a manner inconsistent with the meaning of the words in their
context, or their intent, or with the document as a whole, and in
all cases, the text shall have precedence; when a more specific
power exists, the more general power may not be used. All portions
of this constitution are intended to be meaningful and enforced.
- Wherein "the government" is used in this document with no more
specific reference, the term shall refer to the ordinary valid
processes of law making and/or to the agencies and agents which
enforce or adjudicate the laws. The pronoun "they" and its
derivatives shall constitute both the plural and a gender-neutral
singular, and shall not necessarily imply plurality. Likewise,
the gendered pronouns he, she, and he or she shall not imply any
particular gender.
- The existence of certain rights and duties under this constitution
shall not imply that no further rights exist. It is the intent of
this constitution to protect all rights and freedoms conducive to a
free and democratic society not detrimental to the public good. The
existence of a right against the government may imply a similar
right against persons under the common law if it would be reasonable
to assume such a right.
Copyright 2000 Jack Durst, Last modified 8/3/2000 12:05AM PDT