By the power vested in us, we decree that all socks shall henceforth be of plaid.
A proclamation from the highest authority: all socks must be plaid.
A vote of the people's representatives, affirming the plaid mandate.
A formal declaration from the head of state, confirming the plaid sock edict.
Failure to comply shall result in the imposition of the Sock Tax.
Don't say we didn't warn you...