An Iraqi Constitution

A community of equal persons based on liberty, tolerance, property, human rights, security and freedom; have come together to establish a federal republican democracy in the cradle of civilization. This government will uphold the rule of law, establish justice and strengthen the incontrovertible rights of all citizens, regardless of race, creed, gender, religion or affiliation. Said rights will include but not be limited to civil, political, economic, social and cultural.

Item	Iraq Framework for Constitutional Development
Regime	Federal, Proportional Representative, Bi-Cameral
Congress Mode of Election:	Upper house will be composed of popularly elected members from the 18 administrative districts (provinces). One representative for every 55,000 inhabitants. (At current population levels this will include 462 representatives) A term of 2 years will be established for each representative. The minimum threshold will be 10%. Candidates must have resided in the province for at least one year and must be at least 20 yrs old. Senators will represent a lower house. One Senator from each province, for a total of 18. A term of 3 years will be established for each Senator. Candidates must have resided in the province for at least 2 years and must be at least 25 years old. A minimum threshold of the vote will be set at 10%. Term limits for lower house will be set at 3 terms, for the lifetime of candidate.
Congressional power of the Upper House	All national bills will need a majority to be passed and sent to the Lower house for ratification. The Prime Minister will originate in this House. If a tie occurs the Prime Minister will cast the deciding vote.
Congressional Power of the Lower House	Upper House bills will be voted on and a majority must be reached to ratify the law. The President will be elected from the Lower House.
Prime Minister Powers	Prime Minister will appoint a cabinet for advice and counsel. These members must be approved by the Upper House. Prime minister will vote in the Upper House if a tie occurs.
Presidential Powers	Presidential Powers are ceremonial in nature. The President does not have veto power. He or she will be the national symbol of unity and strength. President will appoint Supreme court judges.
Amendments	Amendments must be created in the Upper House and be ratified by 2/3 of the Upper and Lower House and the provincial governments.
Judicial Courts	Supreme courts will be appointed by the president and ratified by the Upper and Lower house. There will be seven Supreme Court justices. The court will not have judicial review, only minimal influence on policies. Terms of court appointees will be for life.
Central Bank	The central bank will be independent. It will influence monetary policy, interest rates and natural resources. Natural resources will act as the reserve for all loans. Through these funds education and health care will be available to all citizens.
Provincial Government	Each provincial government will be autonomous. It will consist of a popularly elected assembly. The assembly will create a charter for appropriate government. The charter will not override or be superior to the national constitution. Members of the assembly will serve for 3 years. Term limits are at the discretion of the province. Local taxation and administrative control will be centered in the provincial government.