Article 11 – The Senate

Article 11 – The Senate

Section 1 Senators chosen by the Realm governments.

The Senate of the Commonwealth Federation shall be composed of Senators from each Realm, chosen by the government thereof, for a six year term. The government of each of the Principal Realms shall appoint a senator every other year. The government of each of the Larger Realms shall appoint a senator every third year. The government of each of the Smaller and Demi Realms shall appoint a senator every sixth year. When senators are first chosen: the government of each Principal Realm shall appoint three Senators, one with a term of two years, one with a term of four years and one with a term of six years.; the government of each Larger Realm shall appoint two Senators, one with a term of three years and one with a term of six years; Smaller and Demi Realms shall appoint one senator with a term of six years. If vacancies occur, the government of the Realm shall appoint a Senator to complete the term.

Section 2 Senators elected by the People

There shall be a number of senators equal to 50 percent of the ones appointed by the Realms elected by the people of the Confederation at large using a single transferable ballot, for a term of six years. When Senators are first chosen, one third shall run for a term of two years, one third for a term of four years and one third for a term of six years. If vacancies occur, they will be filled by a by election.

Section 3 Senators appointed by the Federal Government

There shall be a number of Senators equal to 30 percent of the ones elected by the Realms chosen by the Executive Committee of the Federal Council, for a term of six years. When Senators are first chosen, one third shall be chosen for a term of two years, one third for a term of four years and one third for a term of six years.

Section 4 Senators chosen by the House of Peers

There shall be a number of senators, not to exceed 5 percent of the whole number of senators, who shall be chosen by the House of Peers for a six year term. When Senators are first chosen, one third shall be elected for term of two years, one third for a term of four years and one third for a term of six years. If vacancies occur, they will be filled by a by election.

Section 5 Officers

The Senate shall chose its President and other officers.

Section 6 Impeachment
The Senate shall try all impeachments. The vote of two thirds of the members shall be necessary for conviction.