Imperial Senate of the Empire of Reia

"The power of legislation shall be vested to The Imperial Senate of the Empire of Reia which consists of the Chamber of Advisors and the Chamber of Representatives."

- Article 2, Section 1

The Imperial Senate of the Empire of Reia is the national legislature of the Empire of Reia. It is a bicameral body consisting of the Chamber of Advisors (Upper Chamber) and Chamber of Representatives (Lower Chamber). The Imperial Senate meets in the Palace of the People in Argoia.

The Chamber of Advisors is comprised of 36 senators. Each senator serves 5 years. The senators are elected by the whole electorate and don’t represent any geographical division. They are led by the Chief Proctor of the Advisors. The current Chief Proctor of the Advisors is Cortesa Maraia.

The Chamber of Representatives is composed of 120 representatives, 10 representatives represents a province. Each representative serves for 5 years. They are also the legislative body of their provinces which is known as the Provincial Chamber. There are also 20 additional non-voting members but can seat in the Chamber of Representatives and put forward legislation. These members represent the protectoral territories of Sarloth and Gaumin both of which has 10 representatives. They are led by the Chief Proctor of the Representatives. The current Chief Proctor of the Representatives is Cesar Publius.

The Ranaia Constitution provides that the Imperial Senate shall convene its regular sessions every year beginning on the 2nd Monday of January. The regular sessions can last until the 2nd Monday of December. The Monarch may call special sessions to handle urgent matters.

History
The Imperial Senate was created after the ratification of the Ranaia Constitution. It first convened in 1387 where the first two political parties are formed, the Faction of Enlightenism and the Imperialist Party. Over the course of history, more parties are created.

Powers
As commanded by the Ranaia Constitution, the Imperial Senate, being  the legislative body of the Empire of Reia,  has the primary power first and formost to formulate laws. The Imperial Senate has the power to approve the annual budget of the Empire. It also has the power to authorize taxation, spending the budget, and printing currency. The Imperial Sneate can declare war, maintain the armed forces, and make rules for the military. They have the power to amend the Constitution. They have the power to ratifiy treaties and agreements. They can impeach the Monarch. The Imperial Senate has the power to rename streets, cities, and provinces and issue patents and post stamps.

Gathering of the Imperial Senate
The Gathering of the Imperial Senate or known as the Gathering is the joint session of the two Chambers of the Imperial Senate. The Gathering happens in the Opening Remarks of the Monarch in the beginning of the regular sessions. They also gather in the occasion of a newly crowned Monarch in the Divine Inheritance. They are convened in the Hall of the Moon in the Palace of the Jaded Pearl, the official residence of the Monarch. The Imperial Senate can convene a Gathering for the following:


 * Foreign Dignitaries
 * Opening Remarks of the Monarch
 * The Address of the Monarch
 * The Voting for Declaration of War (3/4 supermajority)
 * The Voting for Amendments in the Constitution (3/4 supermajority)
 * The Voting for Plus Ultra Powers (3/4 supermajority)
 * Impeachment Trials

Lawmaking Process

 * 1) Preparation of the Bill
 * 2) Committee Reading
 * 3) Chamber Reading
 * 4) Final Reading
 * 5) Transfer of the Bill to the other Chamber
 * 6) Committee Reading
 * 7) Chamber Reading
 * 8) Final Reading
 * 9) (If Necessary) Joint Conference Committee and the Final Approval of Both Chambers
 * 10) Transfer of the Bill to the Monarch
 * 11) Monarchial Action
 * 12) If approved, the bill becomes an official law and distributed to the National Board3.
 * 13) If vetoed, the Imperial Senate can override the veto, by a 2/3 vote from both the Chamber of Advisors and Chamber of Representatives.