A/N: At last...the long awaited Constitution is here! Sorry for such a long delay. Mrs. Beidle THREW AWAY the constitution. This is just an assignment given to Chimalmaht, Etcy, and myself, to create our own state within the United States of America. And I'll explain it all at the end. I think it encompasses the Jellicle government quite well.

Constitution of the Jellicle Kingdom

Preamble: We, the felines of the Jellicle Kingdom, are thankful to the Everlasting Cat, for our liberties and do ordain and establish this Constitution.

Article One: Declaration of Rights

Section I: Political Power.

All political power is inherent in the people, and all forms of government derive their just powers from the consent of the governed, and protect and maintain individual rights.

Section II: Supreme Law of the Land

The Constitution of the United States of America is the Supreme Law, and no laws can over-rule it.

Section III: Personal Rights

All citizens have the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Section IV: Right of Assemblage

The right to peaceably assemble for the common good shall never be abridged.

Section V: Freedom of Speech

Every person may freely speak, write, and publish on all subjects, so long as the reason is just and supported. All authors must take responsibility for abuse of this, and any other, right.

Section VI: Oaths

All oaths and vows are final, and cannot be revoked without the consent of the government. In the cases of Marriage and Divorce, both parties must be in agreement.

Section VII: Invasion of Private Affairs or Home

Unless granted a warrant to search the premises, no one has the right to intrude into the home of another without their consent. Invasion of Private Affairs is prohibited, unless the person in question stands accused of a related crime.

Section VIII: Irrevocable Privilege, Franchise, or Immunity

No one has irrevocable rights, franchise, privileges, or immunity.

Section IX: Rights of Accused Persons

All citizens are innocent until proven guilty, and cannot be forced to give evidence against themselves. However, accused persons will be detained and/or tracked until innocence has been proven.

Section X: Administration of Justice

All court cases are open to all who wish to come. A witness' account is strictly on a volunteer basis. The jury will be made of 25 civilians, who will cast a ballot in favor or against the accused person(s).

Section XI: Religious Freedom

Although it is encouraged to be of the Jellicle Faith, other religions will be accepted. No unlawful acts shall be committed on account of religion.

Article Two: Basic Rights

Section I: Naming

Each citizen shall have three names. The first is an every day name that is used daily, such as Peter, James, Victor, or Jonathan. They can be fancier names, such as Plato, Admetus, Electra, or Demeter. The second name is a name that's particular, a name that's peculiar and more dignified. A name like Munkustrap, Quaxo, or Coricopat. A name that never belongs to more than one person. Above and beyond, there's still one name left over. And that is the name that one will never guess. The name that no other person can discover, but the citizen alone knows and will never confess. When a person is in profound meditation, the reason will always be the same. Their mind is engaged in rapt contemplation of the thought of their name. Their ineffable, effable, effinineffable, deep and inscrutable, singular name. For protection against identity theft.

Section II: Discretion of Names

The first name is to be used between strangers. The second name is between family and close friends, and shall be the name written down for requisitioning. The third name shall never be revealed.

Section III: Rights of Requisition

All citizens have equal rights to all objects available for requisitioning.

Section IV: Education

All citizens are entitled for a full education, up to the completion of High School. Further education is not required, but is optional.

Section V: Genetic Alteration

All citizens may or may not wish to be genetically altered into a half feline being. It is encouraged however, but cannot be forced. The alteration is free of charge.

Section VI: Leaving the State

If any citizen wishes to leave the Jellicle Kingdom, they may do so at any time. Upon requesting this, a citizen will receive rehabilitation (or, in the case of further generations, habilitation.), a vehicle, and enough currency to last them until they can provide for themselves.

Article Three: Business and Economy

Section I: Requisitioning

The Jellicle Kingdom will follow the system of requisitioning. All products will be put into large storage facilities. When a citizen wishes to requisition something, they write down the object desired, name, and address. If the item is in stock, then the item will be given to the citizen. All items are available to all citizens. Homemade items belong to the maker(s), and cannot be requisitioned unless given to a storage facility. Inventory of storage facilities will be strictly kept, and bi-monthly checks of these facilities will ensure that nobody is stealing. Inventory will include the amount of an item, how many of that item have been requisitioned, and to whom. Bi-monthly checks will compare inventory with actual merchandise.

Section II: Business

All citizens will obtain their own food, donating 25-50 percent of surplus to storage facilities for requisitioning. Should a citizen have trouble obtaining their food, they can requisition the amount needed for their family. It is strongly encouraged that citizens make their own products for their own use.

Section III: Electricity

All electricity will either come from wind turbines or hydro electricity.

Section IV: Money

All forms of currency and uses of currency is prohibited.

Section V: Taxation and Tariffs

Since there will be no currency, all forms of taxation and tariffs the government may wish to employ must be agreed upon by the majority of citizens.

Article Four: Property

Section I: Land

A citizen's land is theirs, and they may do whatever they want with it, so long as it adhere's to the law and no harm befalls their neighbors. Citizen's will be responsible for unlawful or harmful acts committed on their land.

Section II: Trespassing

Trespassing will not be tolerated unless the owner of the land has given permission for the trespasser to be on their land, or they have a warrant. Illegal trespassing will result in the loss of land.

Section III: Material Possessions

All items requisitioned are to be considered the possession of the citizen who requisitioned

that item.

Article Five: Foreign Policy

Section I: Trade

There is to be no trading between other states or countries.

Section II: Allies

The Jellicle Kingdom will not associate with any other state or country.

Article Six: Government

The government shall be a hybrid of many, including Democracy, Monarchy, Fascism, and Socialist.

Section I: Democracy

This sect of the government will be that we elect our Senators, Representatives, and Governor. Also, they must vote on laws. The people have the power to impeach political figures abusing their duties and not protecting citizen's rights.

Section II: Monarchy

All elected officials will pass their position to that of their youngest child. Unless that child is mentally unable to handle that position, then it will be passed onto the next youngest child. Should an official leave no prodigy, then the citizens shall elect the next person in line for that position. Should any member of the government abuse their powers, the citizens have full power to impeach his/her family, and vote in a new family.

Section III: Fascism

The only part of this government that is fascist will be law enforcement. Following the Code of Hammurabi, all illegal actions will be strictly punished one the accused is proven guilty.

Section IV: Socialist

The Socialist sect of the government shall be the system of requisitioning.

Article Seven: Branches of Government

Section I: Executive

All lawmaking and running of the state duties belong to the governor, and whomever they nominate into their cabinet as advisors.

Section II: Judicial

It is up to the Judicial branch to decide if the laws passed by the governor are fair and just, and to carry out laws deemed fair.

Section III: Checks and Balances

Both branches of the government must make sure that the other doesn't abuse their duties to the citizens.

Article Eight: Law

Section I: Petty Theft

Theft of small items will not be tolerated. The family that has been stolen from has full authority to take items of equal value to the total value of objects stolen.

Section II: Large Scale Theft

Guilty citizens will not only endure the punishment of petty theft, but will also lose their right to requisition.

Section III: Murder

All murders of any degree will result in execution by the victim's family. If the family does not wish the murderer to be executed, the murderer will live a life of servitude to the family. Should there be no living family, the murderer shall be condemned to death.

Section IV: Trial

All citizens accused of crime are innocent until proven guilty. A fair trial will be carried out after the prosecutors and defendants are ready to state their case and submit evidence.

Section V: Lawyers and Attorneys

They are evil and are not allowed in court trials. Prosecutors and defendants must represent themselves. Should either party be incapable of representing themselves, their family and/or friends will take their place.

Article Nine: Requirements to live in State

Every one wishing to become a citizen must follow these guidelines to become a citizen

Section I: You must have seen the musical CATS (live or on video) and become completely obsessed with it.

Section II: You must take the Jellicle Corruption test (once I find the website)

Section III: You must be at least 35 percent insane. Go to

Section IV: You must be willing to forgo most modern conveniences.

Section V: You must have written at least one CATS fanfiction (Can be poetry, character analysis, or a story. Does not have to be finished.).