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=== '''Constitution''' === | === '''Constitution''' === | ||
Federal law is based on an agreed Constitution. The Federation adopted a constitution derived from the former powers on [[Earth]], but much simplified. The Federation Accord was created in 2242 CE. It outlines certain rights and responsibilities for members. The protection of xeno-culture and life forms was a key tenet of the Federation’s founding.<ref name=":8">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/19-JUL-3301 A Clash of Titans]</ref> The [[Federation]] united the former [[Country|countries]] on [[Earth]] and many colonies in the Milky Way.<ref name=":2" /> | Federal law is based on an agreed Constitution. The Federation adopted a constitution derived from the former powers on [[Earth]], but much simplified. The Federation Accord was created in 2242 CE. It outlines certain rights and responsibilities for members. The protection of xeno-culture and life forms was a key tenet of the Federation’s founding.<ref name=":8">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/19-JUL-3301 A Clash of Titans]</ref> The [[Federation]] united the former [[Country|countries]] on [[Earth]] and many colonies in the Milky Way.<ref name=":2" /> The Constitution of the Federation adopts many of its principles from the ancient Constitution of the United States.<ref>http://www.rollingstone.com/glixel/features/elite-dangerous-creator-talks-sci-fi-politics-and-whats-next-w492781</ref> | ||
The Constitution is the foundation of the government of the Federation. The constitution sets out boundaries of federal law. Federal law is controlled by the Federal [[government]] on [[Mars]]. The sheer size of the Federation makes it very hard for a System to have any influence on changing it.<ref name=":6" /> | The Constitution is the foundation of the government of the Federation. The constitution sets out boundaries of federal law. Federal law is controlled by the Federal [[government]] on [[Mars]]. The sheer size of the Federation makes it very hard for a System to have any influence on changing it.<ref name=":6" /> | ||