The Senate

The Senate is the legislative body of Atlantium as established by the 1st and 2nd constitutions of Atlantium.It is their job to create the laws for the betterment of the nations society.Their members are elected officials who represent their state in the legislative body for working to achieve just laws which appeal to all the citizens(Or the majority of them).

Rules for Lawmaking
Specific rules stated in the 2nd constitution must be upheld before a decision is made.
 * 1) The Senate will meet at least every two weeks of the year
 * 2) At least 3/5ths of the Senate must meet before any meeting to create a law may begin
 * 3) At least 60% of the Senate must agree with a bill before it may be passed

Powers of the Senate

 * Create a national budget
 * Create laws to regulate trade
 * Declare war on another nation
 * Borrow money for the nation(Though the amount of borrowing is not allowed to exceed just above the base amount of income for the nation)
 * To regulate their commerce in the world
 * To coin money
 * To establish post offices and roads that extend throughout the nation
 * To raise and support an army
 * To maintain a stable navy
 * To provide calling forth militia to defend against invasions and insurrections
 * To train, supply, and discipline all milita that need aid
 * Have the authority to build any needful buildings in an area
 * Create any and all needed departments and federal systems required for the peaceful regulation of the nation

Powers Against Other Branches
Powers Against the Presidency
 * The Senate has the power to ratify any treaties made by the Presidency
 * The Senate has the power to Impeach an officer of the Executive Branch
 * The Senate has the power to declare the President unable to serve his term in office and may declare the Vice President commander in chief

Powers Against the Judiciary
 * Congress has the power to disapprove any Judges appointed by the President

Resolutions Passed
Rudea Alliance Treaty July 5th,2009