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| 43:2.3 While the [[supreme]] [[judicial]] [[function]] rests with the central [[administration]] of a [[local universe]], there are two subsidiary but major [[tribunals]] at the [[headquarters]] of each [[constellation]], the [[Melchizedek]] [[council]] and the [[court]] of the [[Most High]]. | | 43:2.3 While the [[supreme]] [[judicial]] [[function]] rests with the central [[administration]] of a [[local universe]], there are two subsidiary but major [[tribunals]] at the [[headquarters]] of each [[constellation]], the [[Melchizedek]] [[council]] and the [[court]] of the [[Most High]]. |
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− | 43:2.4 All [[judicial]] [[problems]] are first reviewed by the [[council]] of the [[Melchizedeks]]. Twelve of this order who have had certain requisite [[experience]] on the [[evolutionary planets]] and on the [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_46 system headquarters worlds] are empowered to review [[evidence]], digest pleas, and [[formulate]] provisional [[verdicts]], which are passed on to the [[court]] of the [[Most High]], the reigning Constellation Father. The [[mortal]] [[division]] of this latter [[tribunal]] consists of [[seven]] [[judges]], all of whom are [[ascendant mortals]]. The higher you [[ascend]] in the [[universe]], the more certain you are to be judged by those of your own kind. | + | 43:2.4 All [[judicial]] [[problems]] are first reviewed by the [[council]] of the [[Melchizedeks]]. Twelve of this order who have had certain requisite [[experience]] on the [[evolutionary planets]] and on the [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_46 system headquarters worlds] are empowered to review [[evidence]], digest pleas, and [[formulate]] provisional [[verdicts]], which are passed on to the [[court]] of the [[Most High]], the reigning Constellation Father. The [[mortal]] [[division]] of this latter [[tribunal]] consists of [[seven]] [[judges]], all of whom are [[ascendant mortals]]. The higher you [[ascend]] in the [[universe]], the more certain you are to be judged by those of your own kind. |
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| 43:2.5 The [[constellation]] [[legislative]] [[body]] is divided into [[three]] [[groups]]. The [[legislative]] program of a [[constellation]] [[originates]] in the lower house of ascenders, a [[group]] presided over by a [[finaliter]] and consisting of one thousand [[representative]] [[mortals]]. Each system nominates ten members to sit in this deliberative assembly. On [[Edentia]] this [[body]] is not fully recruited at the present time. | | 43:2.5 The [[constellation]] [[legislative]] [[body]] is divided into [[three]] [[groups]]. The [[legislative]] program of a [[constellation]] [[originates]] in the lower house of ascenders, a [[group]] presided over by a [[finaliter]] and consisting of one thousand [[representative]] [[mortals]]. Each system nominates ten members to sit in this deliberative assembly. On [[Edentia]] this [[body]] is not fully recruited at the present time. |
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| 43:2.8 The combined [[council]] of [[legislators]] consists of [[three]] members from each of these separate branches of the [[constellation]] deliberative assembly and is presided over by the reigning junior [[Most High]]. This [[group]] sanctions the final [[form]] of all enactments and [[authorizes]] their promulgation by the broadcasters. The approval of this [[supreme]] commission renders legislative enactments the [[law]] of the realm; their [[acts]] are final. The [[legislative]] pronouncements of [[Edentia]] [[constitute]] the [[fundamental]] [[law]] of all [[Norlatiadek]]. | | 43:2.8 The combined [[council]] of [[legislators]] consists of [[three]] members from each of these separate branches of the [[constellation]] deliberative assembly and is presided over by the reigning junior [[Most High]]. This [[group]] sanctions the final [[form]] of all enactments and [[authorizes]] their promulgation by the broadcasters. The approval of this [[supreme]] commission renders legislative enactments the [[law]] of the realm; their [[acts]] are final. The [[legislative]] pronouncements of [[Edentia]] [[constitute]] the [[fundamental]] [[law]] of all [[Norlatiadek]]. |
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