1809.) 
There are for secretaries of state, namely, 
one for the foreign department, one for the 
home department, one for the exchequer or 
financial department, and one for the eccle- 
stastical department. All the affairs of go- 
yernment (except the diplomatic or foreign 
rélations, and the immediate command of the 
navy and army) shall be submitted to the. 
consideration and decision of the king, assist- 
ed by at least three members, exclusive of the 
acting secretary, which number is required to 
constitute a council of state for the transac- 
tion of business. A minute shall be made of 
all the proceedings of the council; every 
member. present shall be unconditionally 
bouns to give his advice, but the privilege of 
seciding is vested in the king, who, by virtue 
of his prerogative, may assent or dissent from 
any measure, in opposition to the votes or 
Opinions of all the members. But in the 
possible event of the decision of his Majesty 
being repugnant to the constitution and laws, 
ihe members are required by the most solemn 
obligation to remonstrate, and-in case any 
Thember’s opinion sha}] not be duly recorded, 
sucn mernber shall be deemed guilty of coun- 
selling and abetting the king in his uncon- 
stitutional decision, 
9 to 15.—Betore any appeal can be made to 
the king in council, it must be submitted to 
the secretary of state, and a council specially 
appointed for hearing it. Ministerial or poli- 
fical alrairs are to be considered and decided 
by the king, who, in the exercise of his pre- 
rugative, must take the advice of his minis- 
ter cf state for foreign affairs, and the chan- 
cellor of the council, who are responsible for 
their advice, The king may conclude trea- 
ties with foreign powers, after consulting the 
said minister of state and chancellor. The 
King, previous to his declaring war or con- 
Gluding peace, must state to the council his 
motive for so doing, and the members shail 
Bive their opinion on the subject under their 
Owa responsibility. 
15 to 15,.——-The supreme command of the 
pavy and arm is vested in the king: as also 
the uitinsate decision in all matters relative 
thereto, assisted by the minister of state for 
either service, who shall be responsible for 
their advice, 
16.—The king cannot deprive, or cause 
any subject:to be deprived, ot his life, liber- 
ty, honour, or property, without trial and 
judgment, nor can he harass or persecute any 
person for his religious opinions, provided 
the promulgation of them; er the exercise of 
his religion, de not injurious to the community. 
16 to ¥7, relate tu a constitution of a 
‘ouncil of justice, which is to consist of six 
aldermen and six commoners, who are to dee 
cide in judicial affairs. The king has also 
two votes, and may pardon criminals, and 
mitigate or commute punishments, 
7 to $1,—The king, in the council of 
ftate, is to appoint persons to civil and milie 
State of Public Afatrs in Noventber. 
BSS. 
tary offices ; as also the archbishops and bishopg 
in the manner formerly done. 
32.—-Ambassadors, envoys, &c. to foreiga - 
courts, are to be nominated by the king, im 
the presence of the minister of state for fo- 
relgmeaffairs, and the chancellor of the court. 
52 to 35, describe the manner of appoiate 
ing civil and military officers, and what offs 
cers holding situations of ostensible trust and 
confidence, may be removed at the pleasure 
of the king, having previously signified his 
pleasure tathe council. 
35 to 38.—The king cannot remove a 
judge from his office, except for just cause, 
and on proof of criminality. The king is to 
have the privilege of creating noblemen, 
whose eldest sons anc heirs only are to inhertg 
the family title. All decrees myst be couns 
tersigned by a secretary of state. 
38 to 40.—the king shall not quit the 
kingdom. withovt consulting the council, 
which, in the event of his depariure, is te 
govern in his absence. 
40 to 48, declare, that the prince or king, 
shall be of age at 21, and on his not having 
heirs male, the diet shall be assembled and 
chobose.a successor. No prince of the blood 
can marry without the king’s consent; nei- 
ther the crown prince nor the other princes 
ean hold any ‘hereditary office. Thé «king 
appoints all his officers of the hte 
household, pene 
49,——'The states of the kingdom are to be 
assembled every Sth year at Stuckholm, 7 
49 to 90, regulate the mode of electing 
members of the diet. The king cannot im- 
pose any taxes without the consent of the 
diet, and the bank is under the immediate 
controul of the states of the kingdom. ~The 
king cannot negeciate loans within the king- 
don, nor in foreign countries; nor can ke 
sell, dispose of, or alienate, any province be= 
longing to the kingdom, nor alter the value 
of the current coin, 
90 to 94, provide, That if the king con 
tinue absent more than a twelvemonth, the 
diet must be assembled, and the king be in= 
formed thereof. That when the successor is 
not of age, the diet must be assembled, and 
appoint a regency to gevern during his mi- 
nority, When the king is 18 years of age, 
he is to attend the several courts of justice, 
without, however, taking any part in the de- 
cisions, <a 
94 to 107, explain what is to be done, 
should the members of the council néglect 
assembling the diet, or act contrary to their 
duty ; and enjoin, that at each diet a come 
mittee shall be appointed for enquiring inte 
the conduct of the ministers, council, and se- 
cretaries of state. : 
108, regards a committee for superine 
tending the liberty of the press. 
108 to 114, state, That no diet can be 
of longer duration than three months, except 
business shall require ite No man, while a 
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