We, the settlers and citizens of Star System 354-PA, in the name of the United States of America, in order to establish a more perfect union among ourselves, ensure justice and domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do hereby ordain and establish this Constitution for the Colonial Government of Star System 354-PA.

We affirm our unwavering loyalty to the United States of America (“United States,” “U.S.,” or “U.S.A.”) and recognize our colony as an integral part of the Union, subject to the Constitution of the United States of America, and the oversight of the President of the United States (“President”) and the United States Department of Colonial Affairs (“DCA,”“Department,” or “Department of Colonial Affairs”).

1. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction
2. The star and planets of 354-PA (collectively the “Colony”) shall remain a territory of the United States of America. The governance of the colony shall be subject to the Constitution of the United States of America, the laws enacted by the United States Congress, and the implementing regulations and lawful orders of the President.
3. The colony’s borders, both geographical and governmental, shall be determined by the President of the United States, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Colonial Affairs and United States Congress.
   
   
4. Loyalty and Allegiance
5. All colonial officials are members of the United States government and shall take an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, this Colonial Constitution, and to obey the lawful orders of the President of the United States and the Governor of this Colony.
6. All people born within the borders of the Colony shall be citizens of the United States of America. All those naturalized as citizens in accordance with the laws of the United States shall take an oath of allegiance to the United States of America.
   
   
7. Oversight by the Department of Colonial Affairs
8. The DCA shall have supervisory authority over all aspects of colonial governance. The DCA is empowered to review, approve, and provide guidance on the administration of the colony’s laws, policies, budget, and resource management.
9. Any significant decision or legislation proposed by the colonial government that impacts the national interests of the United States, security, or diplomatic relations shall require the approval of the Department of Colonial Affairs.

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

1. Governor
2. The initial Governor of Star System 354-PA (“Governor”) shall be appointed by the President of the United States with the advice and consent of the United States Senate. The term of the initial Governor shall end 6 months after the establishment of the Colony in Star System 354-PA.
3. Subsequent Governors of Planet 354-PA shall be elected by the colonists through a popular vote, subject to certification by the President of the United States. The Governor serves as the chief executive officer, responsible for enforcing the laws of the United States and the Colony, and ensuring the well-being of the Colony in alignment with U.S. interests.
4. The Governor’s powers and duties shall include the administration of public policy, command of the colonial defense forces, and the management of colonial resources, as well as representing the colony to the President and the U.S. government.
   
   
5. Governor’s Cabinet
6. The Governor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Colonial Assembly (once established) a Cabinet, composed of individuals overseeing key sectors such as Defense, Infrastructure, Trade, Environmental Protection, and Social Affairs. Cabinet members serve at the pleasure of the Governor and provide expert advice on the execution of governmental policies.
7. At the establishment of the Colony, the Cabinet shall be composed of the following members:
8. Deputy Governor
9. Colonial Assembly Chair (ex officio; once Assembly is established)
10. Minister of Defense
11. Attorney General
12. Minister of Colonial Security
13. Minister of Colonial Resources
14. Minister of Commerce
15. Minister of Colonial Development
16. Minister of Labor
17. Minister of Science
18. Minister of the Environment
19. Minister of Health, Education, and Welfare
20. In the case of the removal of the Governor from office, or of their death, resignation, or inability to discharge the powers and duties of said office, the office will pass to the first eligible cabinet member in the order in which their office appears on the above list.

LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

1. Establishment of the Colonial Assembly
2. After exactly one year after the initial landing and settlement of Star System 354-PA, it shall be the duty of the Department of Colonial Affairs to oversee a free and fair election to establish a new legislative body for the colony.
3. The Colonial Assembly
4. Representatives shall be elected according to the population of each territory within the colony. The Colonial Assembly (“Assembly”) shall serve as the voice of the people, drafting and voting on laws to be passed by the Assembly. All proposed laws must align with the values and interests of the United States and may not contradict the laws or Constitution of the United States of America.
5. Legislative Powers
6. The Assembly shall have the power to pass laws, allocate resources, establish budgets, and provide oversight of the executive branch. However, any law passed by the Assembly that is inconsistent with the laws or Constitution of the U.S. shall be invalid.
7. Oversight by the Department of Colonial Affairs
8. All legislation adopted must be reviewed and approved by the Department of Colonial Affairs before becoming law. Any legislation not reviewed and rejected within 90 days shall be approved. The Department shall ensure that the laws align with U.S. federal policies and priorities.

JUDICIAL BRANCH

1. Colonial Court System
2. The Congress of the United States (“Congress”) has established a federal Circuit for the Colony at 354-PA. Due to the extraordinary nature of this Circuit, the President’s power of appointment, the Senate’s power of advice and consent shall be delegated to the Governor and Colonial Assembly, respectively, for both this Circuit Court of Appeals and any inferior Courts established by the Assembly within the meaning of Article III of the United States Constitution. This Circuit Court has been established in accordance with Article III of the United States Constitution, is subordinate to, and subject to the precedents established by, the Supreme Court of the United States.
3. Congress has delegated its power to establish courts inferior to the Circuit Court of Appeals for 354-PA Circuit to the Colonial Assembly with jurisdiction over civil, criminal, and administrative matters within the colony. All colonial courts shall adhere to the principles of the U.S. Constitution.
4. High Colonial Court
5. The Circuit Court of Appeals for the 354-PA Circuit shall be known as the High Colonial Court and its judges shall be called justices. Justices of the High Colonial Court shall be appointed by the Governor, subject to the approval of the U.S. President or their representative, with the advice and consent of the Colonial Assembly.

1. Sovereign Relationship
2. The colony shall remain under the sovereignty of the United States, with the U.S. government retaining ultimate authority over matters of national security, foreign relations, and interstate commerce.
3. Representation in U.S. Government
4. The colony shall be represented in the U.S. Congress through one or more nonvoting delegates, as determined by the United States Congress.
5. Department of Colonial Affairs
6. The U.S. Department of Colonial Affairs shall oversee the implementation of U.S. policy in the Colony and ensure that the Colony’s governance aligns with the best interests of the United States. The Department shall have the authority to veto major colonial policy decisions, especially those that may conflict with U.S. national security or economic strategies.
7. The Department shall also facilitate communication between the Colony and federal authorities, ensuring that the Colony remains fully integrated into the United States.

1. Rights of Colonists
2. All citizens of the Colony shall retain all rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, including freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and the right to a fair trial.
3. Colonists shall be protected from unlawful search and seizure, and shall have access to due process in all legal matters.
4. Responsibilities of Colonists
5. Colonists are obligated to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States, respect the laws of the Colony and the United States, and contribute to the welfare of the Colony and the United States.

1. Colonial Expansion
2. The Colony may expand within the designated boundaries of the initial settlement of 354-PA or establish new settlements within the Star System, subject to the approval of the Governor and the U.S. Department of Colonial Affairs. Expansion efforts must be in accordance with U.S. territorial and environmental policies.
3. Resource Management
4. All natural resources, including minerals, energy sources, and biological materials, shall be managed with sustainability and long-term viability in mind. The Department of Colonial Affairs will ensure that resource extraction and management are done in a way that does not endanger the Colony’s ecological balance or conflict with U.S. economic policies.

1. Amendment Procedure
2. The Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the Colonial Assembly, with approval from the President of the United States. Any proposed amendment must be consistent with the principles of the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
3. Ratification
4. Amendments shall be ratified by a referendum of 60% the colony’s citizens, subject to the final approval of the U.S. President.