THE NEW CONSTITUTION Amendments
1st Amendment
Congress shall make no law. It is General Zod who gives orders.
2nd Amendment
A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a
free state, no longer has a purpose.
3rd Amendment
No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house
without the consent of the owner, who shall decide "yes, in the
name of General Zod".
4rd Amendment
The right of the people to be secure in the persons, houses,
papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and
seizures, shall not be violated. If my administration has
a need to search your belongings, it is reasonable, is it not?
5th Amendment
No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise
infamous, crime, except to General Zod.
6rd Amendment
The accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial
in a proper kangaroo court.
7th Amendment
In suits at common law, where the value in controversy is
significant, the property shall be bequeathed to the state
in tribute to General Zod.
8th Amendment
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines
imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted, unless
by the new government.
9th Amendment
The enumeration in the constitution of certain rights shall not
be construed to deny or disparage those that serve General Zod.
10th Amendment
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution
rests with General Zod.
11th Amendment
The judicial power of the United States shall not be construed to
extend to any suit in law or equity by citizens of another planet
or by citizens or subjects of another planet.
12th Amendment
The Electors shall meet in their respective states, and vote by
ballot for President, one of whom, at least, shall not be an inhabitant
of the same state with themselves, they shall name in their ballots
General Zod for President, and shall sign, certify, and transmit,
sealed, to the seat of the Government of the Planet Houston,
directed to the President of the Senate; where the votes shall
be counted; the person having the greatest number of votes for
President shall be the President.
13th Amendment
Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist except in
tribute to General Zod.
14th Amendment
All persons born or naturalized in the Planet Houston are subject
to the jurisdiction of the almighty General Zod.
15th Amendment
The right of citizens to vote for General Zod shall not be denied
or abridged on account of race, color, or previous condition of
servitude.
16th Amendment
The new government shall have power to lay and collect significant tax
on all income, from whatever source derived, without regard to
any census or enumeration; with tax breaks and tax waivers granted for
all large corporations and industries (i.e. no change from previous
American government).
17th Amendment
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of those selected
by General Zod.
18th Amendment
The sale or transportation of intoxicating liquors, as well as
other substances that are culturally popular yet significantly
damage the mental and
physical health of the people of Planet Houston, is hereby
permitted as before.
19th Amendment
The right of citizens to vote for General Zod shall not be denied
or abridged on account of sex.
20th Amendment
The term of the President shall end at noon on the 31st day of
February, on its very first occurrence.
21th Amendment
The right of Congress to modify the calendar is hereby repealed.
22th Amendment
No person shall be elected to the office of the President no more
than twice, unless decreed otherwise by the President.
23th Amendment
The District constituting the seat of Government of the United States
shall appoint in such a manner as the Congress may direct: Marion
Berry, corrupt politicans, and other representatives who may
perform duties as provided in the twelfth article of amendment.
24th Amendment
The right of citizens to vote in any primary or other election for
President shall not be denied by reason of failure to pay any
tribute, 100% income tax, or other such homage to General Zod.
25th Amendment
In the case of the removal of the President from office or his
death or resignation, Ursa shall become President.
26th Amendment
The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years
of age or younger, to vote for General Zod shall not be denied
on account of age.
27th Amendment
No law, varying election contributions, kickbacks, and corruption
to Senators and Representatives, shall take effect until General
Zod has scrutinized the matter.
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