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Division Of Authority

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	Unlike the representative democracy of the United States, the Liminal State does not utilize three co-equal branches that have proven inadequate in checking each’s power, nor a large assembly of elected leaders in de facto lifetime seats whose votes have often served personal and political interests rather than that of the public good. The power of the Liminal State is not concentrated in the hands of one, nor are there a handful of Supreme Court Judges serving lifetime appointments without any accountability.		Unlike the representative democracy of the United States, the Liminal State does not utilize three co-equal branches that have proven inadequate in checking each’s power, nor a large assembly of elected leaders in de facto lifetime seats whose votes have often served personal and political interests rather than that of the public good. The power of the Liminal State is not concentrated in the hands of one, nor are there a handful of Supreme Court Judges serving lifetime appointments without any accountability.

	While the Liminal State is a democracy, it's not a representative democracy in the traditional sense and the organizational structure is very different from any iteration of democracy that has ever existed. It is hard to classify the Liminal State, but a ''Semi-Direct Meritocracy'' might be apt.		While the Liminal State is a democracy, it's not a representative democracy in the traditional sense and the organizational structure is very different from any iteration of democracy that has ever existed. It is hard to classify the Liminal State, but a ''Semi-Direct Democratic Meritocracy'' might be apt.

	The Liminal State is guided entirely by experts, who are split into separate ''Branches'' based on specific areas of expertise. These ''Branches'' are further split into ''Intrinsic Branches'' and ''Lateral Branches'', and are then guided by the ''Executive Group''.		The Liminal State is guided entirely by experts, who are split into separate ''Branches'' based on specific areas of expertise. These ''Branches'' are further split into ''Intrinsic Branches'' and ''Lateral Branches'', and are then guided by the ''Executive Group''.
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	=== '''Executive Group''' ===		=== '''Executive Group''' ===
	Because each ''Branch's'' objective is to optimize the ''Citizens'<nowiki/>'' interested in their area of expertise, this could lead to divergence between the efforts of different ''Branches''. Therefore the five member ''Executive Group'' operates above the ''Branches'' and provides the guidance necessary to direct all ''Branches'' on a unified path in the ''Citizens''' and nation's best interests. The ''Executive Group'' is also the unified voice for any issues that call for an immediate authoritative action.		Because each ''Branch's'' objective is to optimize the ''Citizens'<nowiki/>'' interested in their area of expertise, this could lead to divergence between the efforts of different ''Branches''. Therefore the five member ''Executive Group'' operates above the ''Branches'' and provides the guidance necessary to direct all ''Branches'' on a unified path in the ''Citizens''' and nation's best interests. The ''Executive Group'' is also the unified voice for any issues that call for an immediate authoritative action.

			Despite this structure, the ''Executive Group'' cannot act unilaterally and force ''Branches'' to behave outside what each ''Branch's'' expertise tells them is appropriate. Rather, the ''Executive Group'' should be choosing one of several paths available according to that ''Branch,'' or choosing one path available among those offered by competing ''Branches''. There are built-in mechanisms to ensure that the ''Executive Group'' and ''Branches'' do not abuse their power, but because each ''Executive Group'' member has risen up through one of the ''Branches'', under normal circumstances all parties should be working together, not against each other.

	=== '''Nomenclature''' ===		=== '''Nomenclature''' ===

Foundational Ethics

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	=== '''Wisdom''' ===		=== '''Wisdom''' ===
	Wisdom is born through the application of knowledge, experience, and insight to make sound, ethical, and practical judgments in complex situations. The Liminal State is the epitome of wisdom, incorporating lessons learned throughout the world over the last ~~3000~~ years, in how to best serve as a government for all, how to interact with other nations, and how to be considerate of the environment for the good of ourselves, all others, and the future.		Wisdom is born through the application of knowledge, experience, and insight to make sound, ethical, and practical judgments in complex situations. The Liminal State is the epitome of wisdom, incorporating lessons learned throughout the world over the last 4000 years, in how to best serve as a government for all, how to interact with other nations, and how to be considerate of the environment for the good of ourselves, all others, and the future.

	=== '''Nonviolence''' ===		=== '''Nonviolence''' ===

Goals

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	=== '''Goal 5: Trustworthy''' ===		=== '''Goal 5: Trustworthy''' ===
	The Liminal State is more than a promise; it’s a guarantee. It’s a realistic social construct, with real citizen cooperation, that delivers the way current representative democracies promise but fail. It’s a guarantee to the citizens, and it’s a guarantee to the rest of the world. It’s a guarantee to our environment, our children, and humanity's shared future. It’s a logical formula that builds on everything learned over the last ~~3000~~ years, and it’s a guarantee that will continue to deliver ~~3000~~ years from now.		The Liminal State is more than a promise; it’s a guarantee. It’s a realistic social construct, with real citizen cooperation, that delivers the way current representative democracies promise but fail. It’s a guarantee to the citizens, and it’s a guarantee to the rest of the world. It’s a guarantee to our environment, our children, and humanity's shared future. It’s a logical formula that builds on everything learned over the last 4000 years, and it’s a guarantee that will continue to deliver 4000 years from now.

	=== '''Goal 6: Partnership''' ===		=== '''Goal 6: Partnership''' ===

Laws & Freedom: Abstract

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	=== '''~~Piers~~ of ~~Chalk~~''' ===		=== '''Layers of Paint''' ===
	It may be surprising ~~to some~~ that many nations currently have ~~jurisprudence~~ originating in medieval precedence, ~~from works such as~~ the Magna Carta, Bible ~~or Quran~~, or even ~~based on~~ the Code of Hammurabi. ~~Over time these~~ laws ~~may stop being enforced~~, ~~their meaning redefined~~, or sometimes ~~they are capriciously enforced for nefarious reasons by the political elites as they dictate their preferences onto society~~.		It may be surprising that many nations currently have laws originating from medieval precedence, the Magna Carta, the Quran, the Bible, or even the Code of Hammurabi. Our understanding of the world, society, the government, and ourselves has changed dramatically over the last 4000 years, so shouldn't our jurisprudence? It could be argued that the interpretation of those laws have evolved, but instead of adding a new coat of paint to a dilapidated structure, sometimes it's best to tear it all down and build new.

	=== '''New ~~Bedrock~~''' ===		=== '''Building New''' ===
	The Liminal State instead deconstructs these sources, takes lessons from history, philosophy, ethics, science, and even evolutionary psychology, and ultimately asks “what do we really need to coexist in a modern society?” In essence, the Liminal State starts with a blank slate and builds up; using a unique and far more equitable method among existing democracies for creating new laws and and shaping our communities.		The Liminal State instead deconstructs these sources, takes lessons from history, philosophy, ethics, science, and even evolutionary psychology, and ultimately asks “what do we really need to coexist in a modern society?” In essence, the Liminal State starts with a blank slate and builds up; using a unique and far more equitable method among existing democracies for creating new laws and and shaping our communities.

	To begin with, the laws ensuring universal equality and basic freedoms, those expected of any modern society, are set from the start and are immutable. Communities then decide for themselves what limitations they wish to impose upon themselves within this framework, with the Liminal State focusing on those aspects of governance that fall outside the scope of social issues. While there is some gray area here, this generally means that the Liminal State will first ensure all are treated ~~equally~~ and ~~fairly~~, then focus on maintain infrastructure, the regulations affecting the economy, business practices, etc. On the other hand, the ''Citizens'' will shape the laws that impact their local communities based on their own values.		To begin with, the laws ensuring universal equality and basic freedoms, those expected of any modern society, are set from the start and are immutable. Communities then decide for themselves what limitations they wish to impose upon themselves within this framework, with the Liminal State focusing on those aspects of governance that fall outside the scope of social issues. While there is some gray area here, this generally means that the Liminal State will first ensure all are treated fairly and with equality of opportunity, then focus on maintain infrastructure, the regulations affecting the economy, business practices, etc. On the other hand, the ''Citizens'' will shape the laws that impact their local communities based on their own values.

	This philosophy makes the Liminal State the only government intentionally designed from inception to accommodate vast populations with unique perspectives and cultures, and perhaps therefore the only governmental structure that could ever work at an international level.		This philosophy makes the Liminal State the only government intentionally designed from inception to accommodate vast populations with unique perspectives and cultures, and perhaps therefore the only governmental structure that could ever work at an international level.
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	The ''Citizen Initiative'' provides a path for important issues that impact the community to be available for a vote within the community. The legal framework of the ''Citizen Initiative'' protects this process from outside or corporate influence, meaning that only the ''Citizens'' within a ''Political Boundary'' can participate in the process. This is the main mechanism used by ''Citizens'' to shape their communities the way they want, since the Liminal State as a government instead focuses on the big-picture issues, like international relations, regulation of businesses to protect the ''Citizens'' from harmful or unfair practices, environmental protection to ensure the ''Citizens'' health and well-being, etc.		The ''Citizen Initiative'' provides a path for important issues that impact the community to be available for a vote within the community. The legal framework of the ''Citizen Initiative'' protects this process from outside or corporate influence, meaning that only the ''Citizens'' within a ''Political Boundary'' can participate in the process. This is the main mechanism used by ''Citizens'' to shape their communities the way they want, since the Liminal State as a government instead focuses on the big-picture issues, like international relations, regulation of businesses to protect the ''Citizens'' from harmful or unfair practices, environmental protection to ensure the ''Citizens'' health and well-being, etc.

	There may be issues that overlap the usual purview of the Liminal State and the interests of the community. While the expertise of the ''Government Personnel'' ~~within the Liminal State~~ should always be sound, the ''Citizens'' themselves can always challenge any regulation decided by any ''Branch'' via a ''Citizen Jury.'' The process of convening a ''Citizen Jury'' is the same ~~process~~ as getting a ''Citizen Initiative'' on the ballot, except that instead of ~~the issue being about~~ a ~~proposed~~ community law, it would instead get the regulation on the ballot to be decided by the ''Citizens''.		There may be issues that overlap the usual purview of the Liminal State and the interests of the community. While the expertise and decisions of the ''Government Personnel'' should always be sound based on the inherent meritocracy built into the Liminal State, the ''Citizens'' themselves can always challenge any regulation decided by any ''Branch'' via a ''Citizen Jury.'' The process of convening a ''Citizen Jury'' is the same as getting a ''Citizen Initiative'' on the ballot, except that instead of proposing a community law, the process would instead get the regulation in question on the ballot to be decided by the ''Citizens''.

	With enough signatures gathered to convene a ''Citizen Jury'', the regulation in question is automatically placed on the ballot of the next election to be decided by the ''Eligible Voters'' within that ''Political Boundary''. Before the next election, 99 ''Citizens'' from within the ~~effected~~ ''Political Boundary'' will be selected at random to convene as the ''Citizen Jury''. The purpose of this jury is not to decide the matter, but rather to hear all the available evidence and allow ~~all interested parties~~ to ask questions. The experts who enacted the regulation from the responsible ''Branch'' will defend their decision and provide relevant information for the basis of that decision. At the same time those that oppose the regulation will present their information and defend their position. The 99 jurors can ask any questions they wish, call additional witnesses, ask for additional experts, etc. Their authority to investigate the matter is not limited, and they will also be discussing among themselves their own positions and their own thoughts.		With enough signatures gathered to convene a ''Citizen Jury'', the regulation in question is automatically placed on the ballot of the next election to be decided by the ''Eligible Voters'' within that ''Political Boundary''. Before the next election, 99 ''Emancipated Citizens'' from within the affected ''Political Boundary'' will be selected at random to convene as the ''Citizen Jury''. The purpose of this jury is not to decide the matter, but rather to hear all the available evidence and allow the ''Citizens'' composing the ''Citizen Jury'' to investigate and ask questions regarding the regulation in question. The experts who enacted the regulation from the responsible ''Branch'' will defend their decision and provide relevant information for the basis of that decision. At the same time those that oppose the regulation will present their information and defend their position. The 99 jurors can ask any questions they wish, call additional witnesses, ask for additional experts, etc. Their authority to investigate the matter is not limited, and they will also be discussing among themselves their own positions and their own thoughts.

	The purpose of the ''Citizen Jury'' is to provide a venue for the discussion of relevant details of the regulation, the impacts on the community, and any other factors that the ''~~Citizens~~'' within the ''Political Boundary'' might need answered to make an informed vote. ~~The~~ jury ~~is composed of 99 random ''Citizens'' to ensure~~ the issues are heard without censorship from every side, all jury members have the ability to ask questions, ~~and without it being too many people~~ that ~~only~~ the ~~loudest voices would be heard~~. The entire process is recorded and available to ~~all~~ the ~~''Eligible Voters''~~ so they may inform their own decisions when it comes time to vote.		The purpose of the ''Citizen Jury'' is to provide a venue for the discussion of relevant details of the regulation, the impacts on the community, and any other factors that the ''Eligible Voters'' within the ''Political Boundary'' might need answered to make an informed vote. Using the jury ensures the issues are heard without censorship from every side and all jury members have the ability to ask questions on behalf of the public at large. The jury is composed of 99 random ''Emancipated'' ''Citizens'' to ensure there is enough people to have a large enough sample of the population that every important question can be asked and there is no chance of corrupting the jury, but not so big that the process and format is unweildly. The entire process is recorded and available to the public so they may inform their own decisions when it comes time to vote.

			In the same way that the ''Citizen Jury'' can be convened to fight an unpopular regulation, the same process is used to convene the jury in situations where the ''Citizens'' feel an issue is not being addressed that needs more attention. An example would be the Epstein situation in the US, where the elites are apparently using all their power and influence to keep the information from going public. In the Liminal State the ''Citizens'' could collect the required signatures to convene a ''Citizen Jury'', which would then have total investitive and subpoena powers to thoroughly and publicly get to the bottom of the issue, ultimately forcing a vote, which if successful, would force the government to take action. Of course with the absolute transparency provided in the Liminal State, something monstrous like this should never happen in the first place, but at least the ''Citizens'' have the power to act when elected leaders fail.

	=== '''Conclusion''' ===		=== '''Conclusion''' ===

Key Words

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 **Only ''Emancipated Citizen'' within that ''Political Boundary'' may participate and gather ''Citizen Signatures'' within that ''Political Boundary''. There can be no payments for signature gathering process or promotion of the issue - it requires true ''Citizen'' initiative and work, and does not allow for outside money or interests to interfere in this process.
 **Any ''Emancipated Citizen'' within the ''Political Boundary'' may sign, as the initiative process does not require the approval of ''Eligible Voters''.
 * '''Citizen Signatures'''
 ** ''Citizen Initiatives'' requires the pre-approval of the ''Emancipated Citizen'' within a ''Political Boundary'' to get an initiative on the ballot. To prove there is adequate interest, the ''Emancipated Citizens'' must "sign" the petition. This can be a real signature (officially matched to the signature on file prior to counting), or the ''Emancipated Citizens'' can sign electronically. The mechanism for this will be resolved by the Progress Branch to ensure security, legality, and authentication.

Laws & Freedom: Abstract

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	In this way ''Citizens'' can mold their communities the way they see fit and all communities can learn from one another. With the previous example, surrounding communities could watch and see how these laws regarding gun ownership affect the school shootings, personal defense, domestic violence, inconvenience to hunters, etc. in those communities. The same goes for abortion, vaccines, transgendered bathrooms, etc. All these hot-button social issues that are currently being debated nationally would be better addressed locally, and only within the Liminal State is it possible to do this. When these ideas get tried locally and real data behind the effects of these laws becomes available, those winning ideas from the local level will gain additional support and get proposed at a higher level. Only the best ideas and laws will rise to the top, and through demonstrable data and popular support will the best ideas become national laws.		In this way ''Citizens'' can mold their communities the way they see fit and all communities can learn from one another. With the previous example, surrounding communities could watch and see how these laws regarding gun ownership affect the school shootings, personal defense, domestic violence, inconvenience to hunters, etc. in those communities. The same goes for abortion, vaccines, transgendered bathrooms, etc. All these hot-button social issues that are currently being debated nationally would be better addressed locally, and only within the Liminal State is it possible to do this. When these ideas get tried locally and real data behind the effects of these laws becomes available, those winning ideas from the local level will gain additional support and get proposed at a higher level. Only the best ideas and laws will rise to the top, and through demonstrable data and popular support will the best ideas become national laws.

			=== '''Citizen Control''' ===
			''Citizens'' affect their communities and the safety and prosperity provided by the Liminal State in direct ways. In addition to a government, via the Liminal State, that inherently protects and promotes the ''Citizens'' by insuring their total well-being above all else, ''Citizens'' also impact their communities in direct ways that are uniquely provided by the Liminal State.

			The ''Citizen Initiative'' provides a path for important issues that impact the community to be available for a vote within the community. The legal framework of the ''Citizen Initiative'' protects this process from outside or corporate influence, meaning that only the ''Citizens'' within a ''Political Boundary'' can participate in the process. This is the main mechanism used by ''Citizens'' to shape their communities the way they want, since the Liminal State as a government instead focuses on the big-picture issues, like international relations, regulation of businesses to protect the ''Citizens'' from harmful or unfair practices, environmental protection to ensure the ''Citizens'' health and well-being, etc.

			There may be issues that overlap the usual purview of the Liminal State and the interests of the community. While the expertise of the ''Government Personnel'' within the Liminal State should always be sound, the ''Citizens'' themselves can always challenge any regulation decided by any ''Branch'' via a ''Citizen Jury.'' The process of convening a ''Citizen Jury'' is the same process as getting a ''Citizen Initiative'' on the ballot, except that instead of the issue being about a proposed community law, it would instead get the regulation on the ballot to be decided by the ''Citizens''.

			With enough signatures gathered to convene a ''Citizen Jury'', the regulation in question is automatically placed on the ballot of the next election to be decided by the ''Eligible Voters'' within that ''Political Boundary''. Before the next election, 99 ''Citizens'' from within the effected ''Political Boundary'' will be selected at random to convene as the ''Citizen Jury''. The purpose of this jury is not to decide the matter, but rather to hear all the available evidence and allow all interested parties to ask questions. The experts who enacted the regulation from the responsible ''Branch'' will defend their decision and provide relevant information for the basis of that decision. At the same time those that oppose the regulation will present their information and defend their position. The 99 jurors can ask any questions they wish, call additional witnesses, ask for additional experts, etc. Their authority to investigate the matter is not limited, and they will also be discussing among themselves their own positions and their own thoughts.

			The purpose of the ''Citizen Jury'' is to provide a venue for the discussion of relevant details of the regulation, the impacts on the community, and any other factors that the ''Citizens'' within the ''Political Boundary'' might need answered to make an informed vote. The jury is composed of 99 random ''Citizens'' to ensure the issues are heard without censorship from every side, all jury members have the ability to ask questions, and without it being too many people that only the loudest voices would be heard. The entire process is recorded and available to all the ''Eligible Voters'' so they may inform their own decisions when it comes time to vote.

	=== '''Conclusion''' ===		=== '''Conclusion''' ===

Eligibility and Process

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	If for any reason the winning candidate from the ''Branch Primary Election'' becomes unavailable before the ''General Election'', then the runner up from that ''Branch’s'' primary will assume the role as candidate and go through each ''Branch's'' orientation program.		If for any reason the winning candidate from the ''Branch Primary Election'' becomes unavailable before the ''General Election'', then the runner up from that ''Branch’s'' primary will assume the role as candidate and go through each ''Branch's'' orientation program.

			=== '''Disqualifications''' ===
			Should there be two existing ''Executive Group'' members originating from a single ''Branch'', that ''Branch'' will be prohibited from offering another candidate in a ''General Election'' until one of those members has vacated or is scheduled to vacate their seat with the next General Election.

	=== '''Donation Notes''' ===		=== '''Donation Notes''' ===

Bonus State Functions

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	* '''Citizen Welfare:''' A modern government should ensure the education and the best mental and physical health of the population. It will also provide for the poorest and those unable to work.		* '''Citizen Welfare:''' A modern government should ensure the education and the best mental and physical health of the population. It will also provide for the poorest and those unable to work.
	* '''Economic Stability:''' A modern government should use the tools at its disposal, including international agreements, to encourage the increasing wealth of the population, stable inflation, the affordability of necessities, etc., all while keeping anti-competitive market actions in check (or the equivalent alternative outside a capitalist market system).		* '''Economic Stability:''' A modern government should use the tools at its disposal, including international agreements, to encourage the increasing wealth of the population, stable inflation, the affordability of necessities, etc., all while keeping anti-competitive market actions in check (or the equivalent alternative outside a capitalist market system).
			* '''Energy Abundance:''' The core of a healthy economy depends on abundant, clean energy, as do all the necessities and amenities that society depends on. A renewable energy plan is critical to the success of a modern state.

	Why should a government strive to provide these extra benefits? Even discounting some moral obligation we might have as humans to treat each other with empathy, the modern government relies on the work output of the population to fund the government and projects for the citizens, and only through an educated society and a mentally and physically healthy population will this work be maximized and social services minimized. At the same time, economic stability and civil liberties minimize stresses on the citizens and government institutions, promoting self-perpetuation of the government and providing an avenue for feedback regarding the citizen's needs.		Why should a government strive to provide these extra benefits? Even discounting some moral obligation we might have as humans to treat each other with empathy, the modern government relies on the work output of the population to fund the government and projects for the citizens, and only through an educated society and a mentally and physically healthy population will this work be maximized and social services minimized. At the same time, economic stability and civil liberties minimize stresses on the citizens and government institutions, promoting self-perpetuation of the government and providing an avenue for feedback regarding the citizen's needs.

Basic State Functions

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	We assume throughout the debate concerning the derivation of state authority is settled and arises from the governed, ~~and~~ the following is a very cursory overview from a post-[[wikipedia:Age_of_Enlightenment\|Enlightenment]] perspective.		We assume throughout this documentation that the debate concerning the derivation of state authority is settled and arises from the governed, therefore the following is a very cursory overview from a post-[[wikipedia:Age_of_Enlightenment\|Enlightenment]] perspective.
	It can be easy to overlook the fundamental purpose of government, but when it fails to carry out the following essential functions, it ceases to truly represent or serve the people it governs:		It can be easy to overlook the fundamental purpose of government, but when it fails to carry out the following essential functions, it ceases to truly represent or serve the people it governs:

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	* '''Government Stability:''' The government should provide a framework that defines leadership, succession, structure and more for its preservation and self-continuation.		* '''Government Stability:''' The government should provide a framework that defines leadership, succession, structure and more for its preservation and self-continuation.

	~~While~~ these are the most basic requirements for a minimally-functional government, a modern state ''should'' do so much more.		These are essential to create an environment in which individuals may flourish. Yet while these are the most basic requirements for a minimally-functional government, a modern state ''should'' do so much more.

	=== '''Site Navigation''' ===		=== '''Site Navigation''' ===

Main Page

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	== '''Getting started''' ==		== '''Getting started''' ==

	==== Political Science Basics ====		==== '''Political Science Basics''' ====
	''For a quick review of the government’s roll and its relationship with the people, please start here:''		''For a quick review of the government’s roll and its relationship with the people, please start here:''

	[[Basic State Functions\|Basic State Functions →]]		[[Basic State Functions\|Basic State Functions →]]

	~~<categorytree mode="pages">Forward</categorytree>~~		==== '''The Liminal State Framework''' ====
			''Start Reading Here:''
	==== ~~Opinion ====~~
	'~~'Read an opinion piece concerning the realizations that prompted the creation of the Liminal State:~~''

	~~[[Sad State of Modern Democracies\|The Sad State of Modern Democracies →]]~~

	~~====~~ The Liminal State Framework ====
	''Start Reading:''

	[[Abdication\|Abdication →]]		[[Abdication\|Abdication →]]

	~~''LS Glossary''~~

	~~[[Key Words\|Key Words →]]~~

	''Framework Map:''		''Framework Map:''

	<categorytree mode="pages" depth="5">LS Framework</categorytree>		<categorytree mode="pages" depth="5">LS Framework</categorytree>''LS Glossary''

	~~==== Get Involved ====~~		[[Key Words\|Key Words →]]
	~~Anonymous contributions are prohibited to protect the integrity of this wiki, though all genuine opinions and perspectives are welcome. Please~~ [~~mailto:wiki@liminalstate.wiki email~~] ~~to become an approved contributor.~~

	~~[[Resources\|Resources →]]~~		==== '''Opinion''' ====
			''Read an opinion piece concerning the realizations that prompted the creation of the Liminal State:''

	Interested in doing more? The ''Δ Coalition'' is always looking for expert volunteers to work on special projects, such as a secure virtual voting portal, development of the ''Emancipation Test'' and ''Empathy Tests'', legal support in all nations, etc.		[[Sad State of Modern Democracies\|The Sad State of Modern Democracies →]]
			==== '''Site Map''' ====
	[[~~Δ Coalition~~\|~~Δ Coalition~~ →]]

	==== Site Map ====
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Laws & Freedom: In Practice

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	==== '''Article 10 Expansion''' ====		==== '''Article 10 Expansion''' ====
	# Detention facilities shall immediately allow the detainee to notify (without charge) a family member or closest contact, based on the detainee's preference, of their detention and be provided reasonably immediate access. The detainee may contact as many people as necessary until ~~they have actually talked to someone~~.		# Detention facilities shall immediately allow the detainee to notify (without charge) a family member or closest contact, based on the detainee's preference, of their detention and be provided reasonably immediate access. The detainee may contact as many people as necessary until contact has been successful.
	# ~~Rehabilitation experts~~ shall ~~have immediate access to and begin working with detainees to~~ assess ~~their~~ situation and provide resources~~, if warranted~~.		# A detainee will meet with a group of three (a lawyer, a social worker, and a health worker) within 24 hours of their detainment.
	## Under the law, ~~detainee~~ are afforded the same protections in regards to the ~~rehabilitation experts as their own~~ lawyer.		## The all three shall assess the situation and provide appropriate help and resources.
	### These ~~experts~~ may never be compelled to testify against the detainee.		### Under the law, detainees are afforded the same protections in regards to these three as is currently the case with a lawyer.
	### These ~~experts~~ are to keep anything the detainee tells them in strict confidence, except as necessary to render appropriate care (~~who~~ are ~~then~~ bound to confidence).		#### These three may never be compelled to testify against the detainee.
	## The first step in rehabilitation will be to determine the circumstances prompting the individual to violate the law and then to get them whatever help is necessary to ensure further violations don't continue (rehab, counseling, financial services, etc.).		#### These three are to keep anything the detainee tells them in strict confidence, except as necessary to render appropriate care (in which case those included in that care are also bound to confidence).
	## The primary goal of this methodology is to catch ''Citizens'' in need before they fall, and prevent additional crimes and societal costs that might come of their otherwise diminished situations.		### The first step in rehabilitation will be to determine the circumstances prompting the individual to violate the law and then to get them whatever help is necessary to ensure further violations don't continue (rehab, counseling, financial services, etc.).
	~~# The detained shall be immediately assigned and provided access to a lawyer~~.		### The primary goal of this methodology is to catch ''Citizens'' in need before they fall, and prevent additional crimes and societal costs that might come of their otherwise diminished situations.
	# The detained shall not be moved to another facility outside the ~~most immediate higher~~ ''Political Boundary'' unless found guilty and then by court order.		# The detained shall not be moved to another facility outside the local ''Political Boundary'' unless found guilty and then by court order, or if the three deem it in the best interest of the detainee for their rehabilitation and with the agreement of the detainee.
	# No ~~court~~ processes may begin against a detainee until the detainee has ~~spoken~~ with ~~a lawyer~~ and with their lawyer present.		# No legal processes may begin against a detainee until the detainee has met with the three and then with their lawyer present.
	# Law enforcement will not question a detainee following their arrest without their lawyer present.		# Law enforcement will not question a detainee following their arrest without their lawyer present.
	# A detainee who has not ~~been assigned to and communicated~~ with ~~their lawyer~~ within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond (electronic tracking is permissible at the Liminal State's expense).		# A detainee who has not met with the three within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond (electronic tracking is permissible at the Liminal State's expense).
	# A detainee who has not been seen by a judge within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond (electronic tracking is permissible at the Liminal State's expense).		# A detainee who has not been seen by a judge within 24 hours of their detainment (including weekends) will be immediately freed on a personal recognizance bond (electronic tracking is permissible at the Liminal State's expense).
	# Monetary bonds will never be used.		# Monetary bonds will never be used.
	# A detainee may only be held if:		# A detainee may only be held longer if:
	## The courts have deemed the detainee an immediate threat to themselves or others and no technological remedy exists to prevent that threat.		## The courts have deemed the detainee an immediate threat to themselves or others and no technological remedy exists to prevent that threat.
	## The rehabilitation experts have deemed the detainee in need of immediate rehabilitation and ~~has~~ reasonable evidence (as judged by the ''Justice Branch'') that the detainee will not follow through with the rehabilitation if released.		## The rehabilitation experts have deemed the detainee in need of immediate rehabilitation and have reasonable evidence (as judged by the ''Justice Branch'') that the detainee will not follow through with the rehabilitation if released.
	## The detainee has violated the terms of a personal recognizance bond for any open case.		## The detainee has violated the terms of a personal recognizance bond for any open case.

	==== '''Article 11 Expansion''' ====		==== '''Article 11 Expansion''' ====
	# '''Protection Against Self-Incrimination''' - The accused will not be forced to testify against themselves nor shall ~~witnesses~~ be forced to incriminate themselves.		# '''Protection Against Self-Incrimination''' - The accused will not be forced to testify against themselves nor shall anyone be forced to incriminate themselves.
	# '''Family Testimonial Privilege''' - The immediate family of the accused will not be forced to testify against the accused.		# '''Family Testimonial Privilege''' - The immediate family of the accused will not be forced to testify against the accused.
	# '''Right To The Best Council''' - There are no public defenders in the Liminal State to ensure the very best legal representation for all defendants, regardless of situation or their status. All lawyers, permitted to practice law by virtue of the Liminal State, are obligated to provide counsel to defendants.		# '''Right To The Best Council''' - There are no public defenders in the Liminal State to ensure the very best legal representation for all defendants, regardless of situation or their status. All lawyers, permitted to practice law by virtue of the Liminal State, are obligated to provide counsel to defendants.
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	==== '''Article 16 Expansion''' ====		==== '''Article 16 Expansion''' ====
	# All ~~people~~ of ~~full~~ age have a right to marry any other ~~person~~ of ~~full~~ age.		# All ''Emancipated'' ''Citizens'' or ''Citizens'' of legal age have a right to marry any other ''Emancipated Citizen'' or ''Citizen'' of legal age.
	# ~~Any~~ married ~~person has~~ the right to divorce.		# All married ''Citizens'' have the right to divorce.
			# All married ''Citizens'' and ''Emancipated Citizens'' have a right to adopt children. Further, non-discriminatory, qualifications are understood.
			# No person shall be compelled to have children.

	==== '''Article 17.2 Modification''' ====		==== '''Article 17.2 Modification''' ====

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	Assuming there is some semblance of an existing bureaucracy in place at the start of the formation of the Liminal State, the ''Executive Group’s'' first task will be to build all necessary ''Branches'' from the existing employee base and even tap the private sector, if necessary.		Assuming there is some semblance of an existing bureaucracy in place at the start of the formation of the Liminal State, the ''Executive Group’s'' first task will be to build all necessary ''Branches'' from the existing employee base and even tap the private sector, if necessary.

	The highest priority will be to make the ''Branches'' functional, starting with the ''Justice Branch''. While the ''Branches'' are coalescing, the ''Executive Group'' will make all ''Liminal State'' decisions until ''Branch Officials'' have been selected and the hiring of appropriate staff has taken place. At the earliest opportunity the ''Branches'' should take the leadership roles in those areas of their expertise.		The highest priority will be to make the ''Branches'' functional, starting with the ''Justice Branch''. While the ''Branches'' are coalescing, the ''Executive Group'' will make all Liminal State decisions until ''Branch Officials'' have been selected and the hiring of appropriate staff has taken place. At the earliest opportunity the ''Branches'' should take the leadership roles in those areas of their expertise.

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Step 5: 20 Year Plan

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The first 20 years of the Liminal State will serve as a migration period from the previous government to the new. The ''Special Projects'' that each candidate initially selected for the ''Executive Group'' should reflect these needs. The priorities of each four years is as follows:

=== '''Years 1 - 4''' ===
# Build the required ''Branches'' and populate with existing government employees from related agencies and the private sector.
## The ''Executive Group'' will vote in three ''Branch Officials'' from the pool of available government and public sector workers interested in and qualified for the position, based on their experience and expertise. These candidates must have the necessary years of experience within the previous government or private sector, be within the requisite age range, and cannot have been elected or prominent officials of the previous government or celebrities to be considered.
## The ''Branch Officials'' will form necessary ''Departments'' and initially select the three ''Department Heads'' for each using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' from among the most qualified candidates from the previous government or private sector.
## The International Affairs ''Branch Officials'' will use ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to select from the most qualified candidates available for the three ''Ambassadors'' needed for each country/territory based on their own expertise and the input, if necessary, from each respective foreign government.
## Each ''Branch'' will examine existing governmental obligations and work with the ''Accounting Branch'' to restructure as needed, based on efficiencies and economic ability.
## All other ''Branches'' will ascertain inventory and relationships and provide government services as before, for now.
## All ''Branches'' will create an orientation program to quickly get future ''Executive Group'' candidates up to speed on the work, issues, and future hopes of their respective branches.
# Complete a census, test for ''Emancipated Citizens'', and enroll ''Eligible Voters'' within the first three years. Prepare for the first official Liminal State ''General Election''.
# The goal of the first four years should be to offer as little disruption to the status quo as possible as far as government services provided go, while reorganizing and realigning internally to take advantage of the Liminal State processes and ''Citizen'' involvement.
# The process of selecting the next (and potentially first popularly elected) ''Executive Group'' member begins.
## Year 3, fourth quarter (Y3Q4): All qualified and interested candidates for the next ''Executive Group'' seat to open declare their interest within their ''Branches''.
## Y4Q1: All ''Branches'' hold a ''Branch Primary Election'' to select their candidate for the ''General Election''.
## Y4Q2 & Y4Q3: All ''Branch Primary Election'' winners use this time to go through all the other ''Branch's'' orientation programs and finalize their 2-3 ''Special Projects.''
## Y4Q4: The ''General Election'' is held using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' to select the new ''Executive Group'' member and ''Alternate''.

=== '''Years 5 - 8''' ===
# Throughout this four year period, all ''Branches'' should be working together naturally and organically, and that includes working within a reasonable budget. The goal of the Liminal State is to have a budget based on reality, where the taxes collected by the government are allocated following their collection. Ideally the Liminal State will be working with a budget based on the monies collected from the previous year, instead of guessing what the income of the state will be for that year. Fiscal solvency is critical to any state, and using this method provides an ideal tool for government spending accountability.
# Year 5
## Q1: The newly elected ''Executive Group'' member takes their seat, replacing the outgoing member, and the runner up becomes the new ''Alternate''.
## Q3: Any qualified candidates wishing to become a new ''Branch Official'' declare their interest within their respective ''Branches''.
## Q4: Each ''Branch'' holds a ''Branch Election'' to determine the new ''Branch Official''.
# Year 6
## Q1: The newly elected ''Branch Official'' takes their seat, replacing the outgoing official, and the runner up becomes the new ''Alternate''s.
## Q3: Any qualified candidates wishing to become a new ''Department Head'' declare their interests within their respective ''Departments''.
## Q4: Every ''Department'' holds an internal election to determine the new D''epartment Head''.
# Year 7
## Q1: The newly elected ''Department Head'' takes their seat and the senior member exits.
## Q2: Any qualified candidates wishing to become new ''Delegates'' and ''Ambassadors'' declare their interest to their ''Branch Officials''.
## Q3: The ''Branch Officials'' of every ''Branch'' select the new ''Delegates'' and ''Ambassadors'' from among the willing and qualified candidates.
## Q4: All interested and qualified candidates wishing to become the next ''Executive Group'' member declare their intent within their respective ''Branches''.
# Year 8
## Q1: All ''Branches'' hold ''Branch Primary Elections'' to select the candidate they will be presenting to the people from their ''Branch'' for the ''General Election,'' in which the new ''Executive Group'' member is selected.
## Q2 & Q3: The winners of the ''Branch Primary Elections'' use this time to go through the orientation program of all the other ''Branches'' and finalize details of the 2-3 ''Special Projects'' they will be focusing on during their term, should they win the ''General Election''.
## Q4: The ''General Election'' is held where the ''Eligible Voters'' choose from among the candidates presented by the ''Branches'' for the next ''Executive Group'' member, with the runner up becoming the ''Alternate''.

=== '''Years 9 - 12''' ===
# The same pattern repeats as years 5 - 8 in regards to the elections taking place and the replacement of outgoing ''Leadership Group'' members with a new junior member, and the replacing of exiting ''Alternates'' with new ''Alternates''.
# Specific to this period, the focus should be finalizing government integration into the final version of the Liminal State, with all ''Branches'', ''Departments'', ''Executive Group'' members, and ''Citizens'' working together naturally and organically.

=== '''Years 13 - 16''' ===
# With the Liminal State formation complete, now comes the time for focusing on strengthening international relationships, stepping up citizen services, and to start looking to the future.

=== '''Years 17 - 20''' ===
# This period ends the term of the last initial ''Executive Group'' member. By the end of this period the Liminal State should be cohesive, highly functional, and forward thinking.
# With a stable and effective Liminal State, the following future goals should be prioritized (in no particular order):
## Improve ''Citizen'' education.
## Improve the health of the ''Citizens''.
## Improve infrastructure.
## Focus on environmental remedies and protection.
## Invest in math, science, technology, and the future.
## Work within a balanced budget.
## Begin a sovereign wealth fund for the ''Citizens.''
## Solidify safety nets for ''Protected Citizens'' and the elderly.

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Assuming there is some semblance of an existing bureaucracy in place at the start of the formation of the Liminal State, the ''Executive Group’s'' first task will be to build all necessary ''Branches'' from the existing employee base and even tap the private sector, if necessary.

The highest priority will be to make the ''Branches'' functional, starting with the ''Justice Branch''. While the ''Branches'' are coalescing, the ''Executive Group'' will make all ''Liminal State'' decisions until ''Branch Officials'' have been selected and the hiring of appropriate staff has taken place. At the earliest opportunity the ''Branches'' should take the leadership roles in those areas of their expertise.

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Step 3: Executive Group

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	The first step in the formation of the Liminal State must be the election of the ''Executive Group''. This group must be determined early so they can hire the appropriate staff and begin building the rest of the government.		The first structural step in the formation of the Liminal State must be the election of the ''Executive Group''. This group must be determined early so they can hire the appropriate staff and begin building the rest of the government.

	While an election using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' by ''Eligible Voters'' is the ideal situation from the start for the formation of the Liminal State, this may not be the most realistic way the ''Executive Group'' is selected in a ''Year 0'' situation.		While an election using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' by ''Eligible Voters'' is the ideal situation from the start for the formation of the Liminal State, this may not be the most realistic way the ''Executive Group'' is selected in a ''Year 0'' situation.

	If the country already has fair and reliable ~~voting~~ in place, the ''Executive Group'' can be selected using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' by all current registered voters. If voting is not fair or reliable within the country, the ''[[Δ Coalition]]'' can be used as a non-biased third party to select the initial ''Executive Group'' members.		If the country already has fair and reliable elections in place, the ''Executive Group'' can be selected using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' by all current registered voters. If voting is not fair or reliable within the country, the ''[[Δ Coalition]]'' can be used as a non-biased third party to select the initial ''Executive Group'' members.

	Regardless of the process, candidates for these positions must have worked for the preexisting government or be experts in their fields and be either familiar with the Liminal State or be bound to the guidance of the ''Δ Coalition'', as these initial ''Executive Group'' members will be responsible for the rollout of all other aspects of the government.		Regardless of the process, candidates for these positions must have worked for the preexisting government or be experts in their fields and be either familiar with the Liminal State or be bound to the guidance of the ''Δ Coalition'', as these initial ''Executive Group'' members will be responsible for the rollout of all other aspects of the government.
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	Despite all this, there will certainly be some commonalities to anticipate, such as the need for publicity/citizen education and initial citizen involvement. Despite the heavy reliance on web-based enrollment, there will need to be people on the streets to search out those people that are frequently underrepresented within the government and to aid anyone without the ability or equipment to complete the web-based enrollment process.		Despite all this, there will certainly be some commonalities to anticipate, such as the need for publicity/citizen education and initial citizen involvement. Despite the heavy reliance on web-based enrollment, there will need to be people on the streets to search out those people that are frequently underrepresented within the government and to aid anyone without the ability or equipment to complete the web-based enrollment process.

	All of this will be accomplished in conjunction with a census and should be completed within ~~four~~ years.		All of this will be accomplished in conjunction with a census and should be completed within three years.

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	Because the Liminal State uses long, staggered terms with multiple elected leaders per post, there needs to be a procedure in place to bootstrap this within a new Liminal State. While the following special procedures would be used for a true new instance of the Liminal State, they also serve as the ~~creation~~ procedures for new branches and departments created within an existing Liminal State or when there are multiple vacant seats to fill due to impeachment, etc.		Because the Liminal State uses long, staggered terms with multiple elected leaders per post, there needs to be a procedure in place to bootstrap this within a new Liminal State. While the following special procedures would be used for a true new instance of the Liminal State, they also serve as the procedures for new branches and departments created within an existing Liminal State or when there are multiple vacant seats to fill due to impeachment, etc.

	Whether filling all five seats of the ''Executive Group,'' selecting the three leaders of a ''Branch'', ''Department'', ''Ambassador Group'', or ''Delegate Team'', or filling multiple open seats due to impeachments, the basic process remains the same:		Whether filling all five seats of the ''Executive Group,'' selecting the three leaders of a ''Branch'', ''Department'', ''Ambassador Group'', or ''Delegate Team'', or filling multiple open seats due to impeachments, the basic process remains the same:

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	If you would be interested in volunteering your time to help in the success of the Liminal State, please send an [mailto:DeltaCoalition@liminalstate.wiki?Subject=DeltaCoalition%20Interest~~&body=Body%20Text~~ email] with the following information:		If you would be interested in volunteering your time to help in the success of the Liminal State, please send an [mailto:DeltaCoalition@liminalstate.wiki?Subject=DeltaCoalition%20Interest email] with the following information:

	* Name (real and/or pseudonym):		* Name (real and/or pseudonym):
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	** Administration		** Administration (MediaWiki experience required)
	** Translations		** Translations
	* Test Development (sociology/psychology expertise required)		* Test Development (sociology/psychology or other relevant expertise required)
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Voter Eligibility

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	Once the available population has taken the ''Emancipation Test'', the next requirement for any new iteration of the Liminal State would be to develop the voter rolls. The ''Empathy Test'' necessary to fulfill this requirement should be standardized and used across every iteration of the Liminal State so as to not be population or culture specific. There is no Liminal State without this test, so its development should be ~~the second~~ priority of the ''[[Δ Coalition]]''. It also must always undergo refinement and improvement, and therefore remain a priority.		Once the available population has taken the ''Emancipation Test'', the next requirement for any new iteration of the Liminal State would be to develop the voter rolls. The ''Empathy Test'' necessary to fulfill this requirement should be standardized and used across every iteration of the Liminal State so as to not be population or culture specific. There is no Liminal State without this test, so its development should be a high priority of the ''[[Δ Coalition]]''. It also must always undergo refinement and improvement, and therefore remain a priority.

	The first iterations of this test should be available online for anyone worldwide to take, with the initial data collected used to further tailor and fine tune this test. Once there are several versions of the test available with demonstrable and repeatable results, it will become part of the online archive of Liminal State tools and available to any future instance of the Liminal State.		The first iterations of this test should be available online for anyone worldwide to take, with the initial data collected used to further tailor and fine tune this test. Once there are several versions of the test available with demonstrable and repeatable results, it will become part of the online archive of Liminal State tools and available to any future instance of the Liminal State.

Oath

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	There must be a legally binding agreement between ~~the~~ elected leaders and the people of the Liminal State, which must be accomplished via a public oath. Rather than this being a formality rooted in religion or tradition, elected leaders of the Liminal State will be held legally accountable to the ''Citizens'' by virtue of the oath they take prior to assuming the ~~office they were elected to~~.		There must be a legally binding agreement between ''Government Personnel'', especially elected leaders, and the people of the Liminal State, which must be accomplished via a public oath. Rather than this being a formality rooted in religion or tradition, elected leaders of the Liminal State will be held legally accountable to the ''Citizens'' by virtue of the oath they take prior to assuming a position within the Liminal State.

	This preliminary task of the ''[[Δ Coalition]]'' will be to create this oath and determine the circumstances and procedures involved in its administration, enforcement, and adjudication.<blockquote>		This preliminary task of the ''[[Δ Coalition]]'' will be to create this oath and determine the circumstances and procedures involved in its administration, enforcement, and adjudication.<blockquote>

Replacement

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	They will also become familiar with the ''Special Projects'' of every current ''Executive Group'' member and may even help them, and in this way be able to step in should an ''Executive Member'' vacate their seat.		They will also become familiar with the ''Special Projects'' of every current ''Executive Group'' member and may even help them, and in this way be able to step in should an ''Executive Member'' vacate their seat.

	This ''Alternate'' may work on abbreviated versions of their own ''Special Projects'' so long as they are completed within the ~~five~~ years before the next ''General Election'', should they not be needed to fulfill the role of ''Executive Group'' member. At no time as ''Alternate'' should they ever do any work specifically reserved for the ''Executive Group''.		This ''Alternate'' may work on abbreviated versions of their own ''Special Projects'' so long as they are completed within the four years before the next ''General Election'', should they not be needed to fulfill the role of ''Executive Group'' member. At no time as ''Alternate'' should they ever do any work specifically reserved for the ''Executive Group''.

	If the A''lternate'' is needed to fulfill the role of an ''Executive Group'' member, they will take over the ~~existing~~ executive’s term and ''Special Projects'', but will be considered the junior member of the group. The ''Special Projects'' of the ''Alternate'' will be secondary to the ''Special Projects'' of the executive role they are fulfilling.		If the A''lternate'' is needed to fulfill the role of an ''Executive Group'' member, they will take over the departing executive’s term and ''Special Projects'', but will be considered the junior member of the group. The ''Special Projects'' of the ''Alternate'' will be secondary to the ''Special Projects'' of the executive role they are fulfilling.

	At the point that the ''Alternate'' fills a seat in the ''Executive Group'', the next runner up from the last ''General Election'' will immediately step into the role of ''Alternate''. Should more than one seat be vacated due to ''Citizen'' impeachment, then this same process will be used to fill all open seats, with each new runner up filling the next seat of most seniority according to election placement, and where those new members will take on the terms and seniority of the seat they are filling. When filling multiple seats in this way, these runner up candidates will abandon the ''Special Projects'' they ran on and instead complete the ''Special Projects'' already started by the seat they are filling.		At the point that the ''Alternate'' fills a seat in the ''Executive Group'', the next runner up from the last ''General Election'' will immediately step into the role of ''Alternate''. Should more than one seat be vacated due to ''Citizen'' impeachment, then this same process will be used to fill all open seats, with each new runner up filling the next seat of most seniority according to election placement, and where those new members will take on the terms and seniority of the seat they are filling. When filling multiple seats and the ''Alternate'' in this way, these runner up candidates will abandon the ''Special Projects'' they ran on and instead complete the ''Special Projects'' already started by the seat they are filling.

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Removal

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Rational

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	Having five executives provides a small enough group that decisions can be made quickly and a vote will always have a majority, but too many to easily form a coalition. Having multiple executive also diminishes the profitability of assassinations or corruption and bribery.		Having five executives provides a small enough group that decisions can be made quickly and a vote will always have a majority, but too many to easily form a coalition. Having multiple executive also diminishes the profitability of assassinations or corruption and bribery.

	Using 20 year terms, staggered every four years, ensures government stability and an efficient retention and transfer of knowledge between elections. Having a ''General Election'' every four years, with a built in impeachment mechanism, also gives the ''~~Citizens~~'' the ability to grade and impeach the ''Executive Members,'' keeping them always accountable. Enshrining a relatively narrow allowable age range for candidates means that every adult generation will always have at least one member representing them, and no generation will ever be able to monopolize the ''Executive Group''. Additionally, ''Executive Group'' members will always be old enough and experienced enough to be in their prime for the most elevated leadership position within the Liminal State, while ensuring that no one should be at risk of dying in office from natural causes or be at risk of mental decline.		Using 20 year terms, staggered every four years, ensures government stability and an efficient retention and transfer of knowledge between elections. Having a ''General Election'' every four years, with a built in impeachment mechanism, also gives the ''Eligible Voters'' the ability to grade and impeach the ''Executive Members,'' keeping them always accountable. Enshrining a relatively narrow allowable age range for candidates means that every adult generation will always have at least one member representing them, and no generation will ever be able to monopolize the ''Executive Group''. Additionally, ''Executive Group'' members will always be old enough and experienced enough to be in their prime for the most elevated leadership position within the Liminal State, while ensuring that no one should be at risk of dying in office from natural causes or be at risk of mental decline.

	By having the ''Government Personnel,'' who know them best, organically raise up the most outstanding and qualified personnel from their ''Branch'' as candidates for the ''General Election'', and then having all the ''~~Citizens~~'' pick their favorite from this group of demonstrable experts and leaders, means that there will never be a bad candidate, nor a bad ''Executive Group'' member. And with ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'', every ''Citizen's'' vote will always and truly count in the most meaningful way.		By having the ''Government Personnel,'' who know them best, organically raise up the most outstanding and qualified personnel from their ''Branch'' as candidates for the ''General Election'', and then having all the ''Eligible Voters'' pick their favorite from this group of demonstrable experts and leaders, means that there will never be a bad candidate, nor a bad ''Executive Group'' member. And with ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'', every ''Citizen's'' vote will always and truly count in the most meaningful way.

	Finally, by having each ''Executive Group'' member take lead on two or three ''Special Projects'' within their area of expertise during their term means that those important but possibly outlying issues facing the nation will always receive the appropriate attention.		Finally, by having each ''Executive Group'' member take lead on two or three ''Special Projects'' within their area of expertise during their term means that those important but possibly outlying issues facing the nation will always receive the appropriate attention.

Eligibility and Process

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	Eligible candidates for the executive role are sourced exclusively from the ''Intrinsic'' and ''Lateral'' ''Branches''. Each ''Branch'' may provide one candidate, and that candidate must be an ''Eligible Voter'' who has passed the ''Empathy Test,'' have a minimum of 12 years experience within their ''Branch'', and be a minimum of 35 years old and 49 or younger, all at the time of the election.		Eligible candidates for the executive role are sourced exclusively from the ''Intrinsic'' and ''Lateral'' ''Branches''. Each ''Branch'' may provide one candidate, and that candidate must be an ''Eligible Voter'' who has passed the ''Empathy Test,'' have a minimum of 12 years experience within their ''Branch'', and be a minimum of 35 years old and 49 or younger, all at the time of the election.

	Before a ''Branch'' settles on a single candidate, each holds a ''Branch Primary Election'' in which all ''Branch Members'' vote among the eligible and interested candidates running from that ''Branch'' using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting''. The ''Branch Primary Election'' determines the final candidate and occurs ~~no less than a~~ year ~~before~~ the ''General Election''.		Before a ''Branch'' settles on a single candidate, each holds a ''Branch Primary Election'' in which all ''Branch Members'' vote among the eligible and interested candidates running from that ''Branch'' using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting''. The ''Branch Primary Election'' determines the final candidate and occurs in the first quarter of the year prior to the ''General Election''.

	The primary winners from within each ''Branch'' use ~~that~~ year prior to the ''General Election'' to work with all the other ''Intrinsic Branches'' and become familiar with their operation, needs, and expectations. All ''Intrinsic Branches'' shall have an orientation program in place to efficiently impart the appropriate knowledge that each ''Branch'' candidate would need as an executive, if elected. The candidates will also formalize two or three ''Special Projects'' that they wish to spearhead during their 20 years in office, should they be elected.		The primary winners from within each ''Branch'' use the second and third quarter of the year prior to the ''General Election'' to work with all the other ''Intrinsic Branches'' and become familiar with their operation, needs, and expectations. All ''Intrinsic Branches'' shall have an orientation program in place to efficiently impart the appropriate knowledge that each ''Branch'' candidate would need as an executive, if elected. The candidates will also formalize two or three ''Special Projects'' that they wish to spearhead during their 20 years in office, should they be elected.

	Finally, the winning candidates from each ''Branch'' ~~provide to the official channels all~~ the details about their ''Special Projects'', experience, and anything else about them that makes them a compelling candidate. An ''Informed Vote Archive'' is created as a depository for all this information and made available for consumption by all ''Eligible Voters'' and the media.		Finally, the winning candidates from each ''Branch'' provideall the details about their ''Special Projects'', experience, and anything else about them that makes them a compelling candidate to the official channels. An ''Informed Vote Archive'' is created as a depository for all this information and made available for consumption by all ''Eligible Voters'' and the media.

	If for any reason the winning candidate from the ''Branch Primary Election'' ~~drops out~~ before the ''General Election'', then the runner up from that ''Branch’s'' primary will assume the role as candidate and go through each ''Branch's'' orientation program.		If for any reason the winning candidate from the ''Branch Primary Election'' becomes unavailable before the ''General Election'', then the runner up from that ''Branch’s'' primary will assume the role as candidate and go through each ''Branch's'' orientation program.

	~~=== '''Optional Format''' ===~~
	For a Liminal State at the local level it may not be necessary or wise to have five members in the ''Executive Group'', depending on population served and budget. If the situation warrants, there could be three in the ''Executive Group'' and still function fundamentally the same, although the chances of collusion between the three would be greater.

	=== '''Donation Notes''' ===		=== '''Donation Notes''' ===
	If donations are allowed, which should be decided at the instantiation of the Liminal State, they are only permitted for ''General Election'' candidates. Donations are not permitted from entities ~~other than~~ ''~~Eligible Voters~~,'' for other types of elections, nor laws to be decided by ''Eligible Voters''.		If financial donations are allowed, which should be decided at the instantiation of the Liminal State, they are only permitted for ''General Election'' candidates. Donations are not permitted from entities or people not eligible to vote'','' for other types of elections, nor for laws to be decided by ''Eligible Voters''.

	If allowed, the ''General Election'' every four years has a maximum campaign donation limited to a single day’s wage at the lowest official rate throughout the nation at the time of the election, and is limited to contributions from ''Eligible Voters'' only. Each ''Eligible Voter'' may donate multiple times, up to this limit, per candidate. While each ''Eligible Voter'' may be limited to a small financial contribution, donations of time are unlimited, as an hour is the same whether wealthy or poor.		If allowed, the ''General Election'' every four years has a maximum campaign donation limited to a single day’s wage at the lowest official rate throughout the nation at the time of the election, and is limited to contributions from ''Eligible Voters'' only. Each ''Eligible Voter'' may donate multiple times, up to this limit, per candidate. While each ''Eligible Voter'' may be limited to a small financial contribution, donations of time are unlimited, as an hour is the same whether wealthy or poor.

Official Removal Process

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Filling Empty Branch Seats

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	=== '''One Empty Branch Seat''' ===		=== '''One Empty Branch Seat''' ===
	Should one ''Branch Official'' be ~~officially removed~~, the ''Alternate'' will immediately fulfill the seat. The ''Alternate, as'' the new ''Branch Official,'' will take over the departing ''Branch Official’s'' term ~~and S''pecial Projects''~~, but will be considered the junior member of the three in those situations where seniority is considered.		Should one ''Branch Official'' seat be vacated, the ''Alternate'' will immediately fulfill the seat. The ''Alternate, as'' the new ''Branch Official,'' will take over the departing ''Branch Official’s'' term, but will be considered the junior member of the three in those situations where seniority is considered.

	=== '''More Than One Empty Branch Seat''' ===		=== '''More Than One Empty Branch Seat''' ===
	If more than one ''Branch Official'' is ~~officially removed from their seats~~, then the ''Alternate'' will immediately fulfill the most senior departing seat. The ''Alternate'', in this roll, will take over this departing ''Branch Official's'' term~~, ''Special Projects'',~~ AND will retain the seniority of that seat.		If more than one ''Branch Official'' seat is vacated, then the ''Alternate'' will immediately fulfill the most senior departing seat. The ''Alternate'', in this roll, will take over this departing ''Branch Official's'' term AND will retain the seniority of that seat.

	~~If more than one ''Branch Official'' is removed from their seat, then the ''Alternate'' will assume the highest available seniority seat and the~~ remaining seat(s) will be filled using an ''Impromptu'' ''Branch Vote'' within that ''Branch'' using the ''Year 0 Rules'' to fill all open seats, including the selection of a new ''Alternate''. Such a vote does not change the normal ''Election Cycle'', rather those filling the empty seats will serve abbreviated ~~first~~ terms.		The remaining seat(s) will be filled using an ''Impromptu'' ''Branch Vote'' within that ''Branch'' using the ''Year 0 Rules'' to fill all open seats, including the selection of a new ''Alternate''. Such a vote does not change the normal ''Election Cycle'', rather those filling the empty seats will serve abbreviated terms.

	=== '''Alternate Not Available''' ===		=== '''Alternate Not Available''' ===
	Should the ''Alternate'' not be available because they have already filled a ''Branch Official's'' seat or been removed through one of the available ''Removal Paths'', then there will be an ''Impromptu Branch Vote'' within that ''Branch'' using the ''Year 0 Rules'' to fill all open seats, including the selection of a new ''Alternate''. Such a vote does not change the normal voting cycle, rather those filling the empty seats will serve abbreviated ~~first~~ terms.		Should the ''Alternate'' not be available because they have already filled a ''Branch Official's'' seat or been removed through one of the available ''Removal Paths'', then there will be an ''Impromptu Branch Vote'' within that ''Branch'' using the ''Year 0 Rules'' to fill all open seats, including the selection of a new ''Alternate''. Such a vote does not change the normal voting cycle, rather those filling the empty seats will serve abbreviated terms.

	=== '''Site Navigation''' ===		=== '''Site Navigation''' ===

Employees

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	=== '''Personnel Removals''' ===		=== '''Personnel Removals''' ===
	All ''Government Personnel'', whether ''Permanent Hires'', ''Appointed'', or ''Elected'' are protected in their positions from political or capricious removals. All ''Permanent Hires'' will be considered ''Probationary Employees'' during their first year within the Liminal State only (so does not apply to a move to a different position after the first year) and may be removed for ''Just Cause'' and additional reasons, as determined by the specific requirements and regulations of that ~~section~~ of the Liminal State. ''Contract Workers'' will be bound to the terms of their contract.		All ''Government Personnel'', whether ''Permanent Hires'', ''Appointed'', or ''Elected'' are protected in their positions from political or capricious removals. All ''Permanent Hires'' will be considered ''Probationary Employees'' during their first year within the Liminal State only (so does not apply to a move to a different position after the first year) and may be removed for ''Just Cause'' and additional reasons, as determined by the specific requirements and regulations of that sector of the Liminal State. ''Contract Workers'' will be bound to the terms of their contract.

	Should any ''Government Personnel'' or ''Contract Worker'' be suspected of criminal activity, abusing their position, or promoting or engaging in any other unlawful acts, anyone with knowledge is obligated to report this behavior to the ''Enforecment Branch'' of the ''Justice Branch''.		Should any ''Government Personnel'' or ''Contract Worker'' be suspected of criminal activity, abusing their position, or promoting or engaging in any other unlawful acts, anyone with knowledge is obligated to report this behavior to the ''Enforecment Branch'' of the ''Justice Branch''.

Departments

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	So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.		So far the Liminal State has been described in terms of leadership, but ''Branches'' use ''Departments'' to do the real work needed for the Liminal State. ''Departments'' can be ''Permanent'' or ''Temporary'', depending on the project and need.
	For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to manage the building of a new high-speed rail line.		For example, the Infrastructure Branch would have a ''Permanent Department'' to manage the roads, but a ''Temporary Department'' may be needed to manage the building of a new high-speed rail line.
	''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the ~~leadership guides~~ the ~~direction of~~ the ~~entire branch~~, ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Branch Officials''. Each ''Department'' is led by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected into those positions by the ''Government Personnel'' that work within that ''Department'', just like ~~the leadership of~~ the ''Branch'' is determined by all the ''Branch Members'' working for the entire ''Branch''.		''Departments'' are the core of the ''Branches'', and the core of the Liminal State. They are made up of the thousands of individuals doing the real work. While the ''Branch Officials'' guide the entire ''Branch'' based on the directions from the ''Executive Group'', ''Department Heads'' manage their ''Departments'' with direction provided by the ''Branch Officials''. Each ''Department'' is led by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected into those positions by the ''Government Personnel'' that work within that ''Department'', just like the ''Branch Officials'' are determined by vote among all the ''Branch Members'' working for the entire ''Branch''.

	=== '''Leadership''' ===		=== '''Leadership''' ===
	~~Candidates for~~ ''Department Heads'' must have at least six years of experience within that ''Department'' and be 52 years old ~~or younger at the time of the election. They must~~ be ''Eligible Voters'' ~~and pass~~ the ''Empathy Test''~~. Each serve 12 year terms~~, ~~staggered every four years~~. ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with ~~the only exception to the typical rules being that there is~~ no ''Alternate''.		''Department Heads'' each serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years.

			Candidates for the position must have at least six years of experience within that ''Department'', be between 29 and 52 years old, and be ''Eligible Voters'' who've passed the ''Empathy Test'', all at the time of the election. ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' is used to determine a new ''Department Head'', with no ''Alternate'' selected.

	Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the departing ''Department Head'', but will be considered the junior member.		Should a ''Department Head'' no longer be able to serve in that role, there will be an immediate vote within that ''Department'' for a new, qualified, and willing candidate to fulfill that role. The top candidate will assume the term of the departing ''Department Head'', but will be considered the junior member.
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	With the creation of a ''Temporary Department'', the three initial ''Department Heads'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.		With the creation of a ''Temporary Department'', the three initial ''Department Heads'' will select the staff for their ''Department''. The ''Department Heads'' may hire from outside the ''Branch'' if necessary, but staff should primarily be selected from existing qualified personnel within the ''Branch'' when possible.

	Any ''Temporary Department'' whose purpose ultimately ends up to be deemed important enough to continue following instantiation can continue to operate as a ''Permanent Department'' so long as the ''Branch Officials'' are in agreement and appropriate funding exists.		Any ''Temporary Department'' whose purpose ultimately ends up to be deemed important enough to continue existing following instantiation can continue to operate as a ''Permanent Department'' so long as the ''Branch Officials'' are in agreement and appropriate funding exists.

	=== '''Independent Departments''' ===		=== '''Independent Departments''' ===
	Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Independent Departments'' that operate independently of the ''Branch Officials''’ (and therefore the ''Executive Group's'') direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Agencies'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime where the appearance of political influence would be detrimental.		Some ''Branches'' may contain ''Independent Departments'' that operate independently of the ''Branch Officials''’ (and therefore the ''Executive Group's'') direction. By default, this will include any ''Department'' that can directly influence the economy, all ''Enforcement Agencies'', all ''Temporary Departments'' instantiated solely to perform an official investigation, and anytime where the appearance of political influence would be detrimental.

	Any ''Department'' not explicitly ~~included~~ above ~~may request to operate~~ independently of ''Branch Officials''. The determination of the validity of this request will be decided by the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.		Any ''Department'' not explicitly listed above that would benefit by operating independently of the ''Branch Officials'' may request this change. The determination of the validity of this request will be decided with the ''Lateral Branch'' to the ''Judicial Branch'', using the standard ''Delegate Vote Method''. The request for independence can come from any ''Leadership Group'' with ''Standing''.

	=== '''Site Navigation''' ===		=== '''Site Navigation''' ===

Branch Leadership

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	=== '''Qualifications''' ===		=== '''Qualifications''' ===
	A candidate wishing to become one of the three ''Branch Officials'' must have served for a minimum of 10 years within that ''Branch'' at the ~~time~~ of ~~the election, be~~ 52 years old ~~or younger at the time of the election~~, be an ''Eligible Voter'' ~~and~~ passed the ''Empathy Test'', and wish to become a candidate for the role.		A candidate wishing to become one of the three ''Branch Officials'' must have served for a minimum of 10 years within that ''Branch'', be between the ages of 33 and 52 years old, be an ''Eligible Voter'' who's passed the ''Empathy Test'', and wish to become a candidate for the role, all at the time of the election.

	=== '''Elections''' ===		=== '''Elections''' ===
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	=== '''Alternate''' ===		=== '''Alternate''' ===
	In an election year, the runner up in the ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' will serve as the ''Alternate''. This ''Alternate'' will shadow the three ''Branch Officials'' so as to be ready to step into the role should one of the ''Branch Officials'' ~~be removed within the four years~~ prior to the ~~next ''Branch Election''~~. They may provide assistance to the ''Branch Officials'' as requested, but they will not vote, communicate, negotiate, or otherwise provide work exclusively reserved for the ''Branch Officials''.		In an election year, the runner up in the ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' will serve as the ''Alternate''. This ''Alternate'' will shadow the three ''Branch Officials'' so as to be ready to step into the role should one of the ''Branch Officials'' vacate their seat prior to the end of their term. They may provide assistance to the ''Branch Officials'' as requested, but they will not vote, communicate, negotiate, or otherwise provide work exclusively reserved for the ''Branch Officials''.

	With the next election, the new runner up from the pool of willing and able candidates will become the new ''Alternate''.		With the next election, the new runner up from the pool of willing and able candidates will become the new ''Alternate''.

	=== '''Exclusions''' ===		=== '''Exclusions''' ===
	No ''Branch Official'' will be eligible for that same position within their ''Branch'' again. They ~~are eligible for~~ any other role within that Branch and any role in the Liminal State outside that Branch, including as a member of the ''Executive Group''. An ''Alternative'' may only serve as an ''Alternate'' for the same ''Branch'' once. They may serve subsequently as a ''Branch Official'', ''Executive Group'' member, or in any other position within their ''Branch'' or any position in any other ''Branch''.		No ''Branch Official'' will be eligible for that same position within their ''Branch'' again. They may serve in any other role within that ''Branch'' that they are eligible for, and any role in the Liminal State outside that ''Branch'', including as a member of the ''Executive Group''. An ''Alternative'' may only serve as an ''Alternate'' for the same ''Branch'' once. They may serve subsequently as a ''Branch Official'', ''Executive Group'' member, or in any other position within their ''Branch'' or any position within any other ''Branch'' that they are eligible for.

	Should the ''Alternate'' need to step into the role of the ''Branch Official'', then they will be restricted in future positions by all the rules applicable to the ''Alternate'' and the ''Branch Officials''. Additionally, an ''Alternate'' replacing a ''Branch Official'' will serve the remainder of the term of the official they are replacing, but will be considered the junior member.		Should the ''Alternate'' need to step into the role of the ''Branch Official'', then they will be restricted in future positions by all the rules applicable to the ''Alternate'' and the ''Branch Officials''. Additionally, an ''Alternate'' replacing a ''Branch Official'' will serve the remainder of the term of the official they are replacing, but will be considered the junior member.

Lateral Branches

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Leadership Summary

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Division Of Authority

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	Unlike the representative democracy of the United States, the Liminal State does not utilize three co-equal branches that have proven inadequate in checking each’s power, nor a large assembly of elected leaders in de facto lifetime seats whose votes have often served personal and political interests rather than that of the public good. The power of the Liminal State is not concentrated in the hands of one, nor are there a handful of Supreme Court Judges serving lifetime appointments without any accountability.		Unlike the representative democracy of the United States, the Liminal State does not utilize three co-equal branches that have proven inadequate in checking each’s power, nor a large assembly of elected leaders in de facto lifetime seats whose votes have often served personal and political interests rather than that of the public good. The power of the Liminal State is not concentrated in the hands of one, nor are there a handful of Supreme Court Judges serving lifetime appointments without any accountability.

	While the Liminal State is a democracy, it's not a representative democracy in the traditional sense and the organizational structure is very different from any iteration of democracy that has ever existed. It is hard to classify the Liminal State, but a ''Direct Meritocracy'' might be apt.		While the Liminal State is a democracy, it's not a representative democracy in the traditional sense and the organizational structure is very different from any iteration of democracy that has ever existed. It is hard to classify the Liminal State, but a ''Semi-Direct Meritocracy'' might be apt.

	The Liminal State is guided entirely by experts, who are split into separate ''Branches'' based on ~~general~~ areas of expertise. These ''Branches'' are further split into ''Intrinsic Branches'' and ''Lateral Branches'', and are then guided by the ''Executive Group''.		The Liminal State is guided entirely by experts, who are split into separate ''Branches'' based on specific areas of expertise. These ''Branches'' are further split into ''Intrinsic Branches'' and ''Lateral Branches'', and are then guided by the ''Executive Group''.

	=== '''Color Wheel''' ===		=== '''Color Wheel''' ===
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	=== '''Branches''' ===		=== '''Branches''' ===
	Each ''Branch'', whether ''Intrinsic'' and ''Lateral'', operates as a silo. This means that each is independently responsible for managing the day to day operations within their ''Branch'' and creating the regulations and policies necessary to ensure that the ~~citizens~~, now and into the future, are the primary beneficiaries when the government, businesses, ~~citizens~~, and foreign interests operate and interact within their area of expertise.		Each ''Branch'', whether ''Intrinsic'' and ''Lateral'', operates as a silo. This means that each is independently responsible for managing the day to day operations within their ''Branch'' and creating the regulations and policies necessary to ensure that the ''Citizens'', now and into the future, are the primary beneficiaries when the government, businesses, ''Citizens'', and foreign interests operate and interact within their area of expertise.

	~~Each~~ ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches'' will also have an ''Enforcement Agency'', a specialized ''Independent Department'' within that ''Branch'' with the authority investigate and ~~ensure~~ all rules and policies of that ''Branch'' are followed.		Every ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches'' will also have an ''Enforcement Agency'', a specialized ''Independent Department'' within that ''Branch'' with the authority to investigate and enforce all rules and policies of that ''Branch'' are followed.

	=== '''Executive Group''' ===		=== '''Executive Group''' ===
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	=== '''Voting''' ===		=== '''Voting''' ===
	Due to the technology and ~~mythology~~ used by the Liminal State to administer and count votes, no voters~~, regardless of those decisions and elections taking place within the various parts of the government or as a general population,~~ are aware of how any other group or individuals have voted until all votes have been cast and tabulated. In this way every voter is compelled to vote their conscious and based only on their own experience and wisdom, rather than voting based on any ~~other~~ factors.		Due to the technology and methodology used by the Liminal State to administer and count votes, no voters are aware of how any other group or individuals have voted until all votes have been cast and tabulated. This applies whether the issues and elections being decided are taking place within the government or the general population. In this way every voter is compelled to vote their conscious and based only on their own experience and wisdom, rather than voting based on any external factors.

	=== '''Site Navigation''' ===		=== '''Site Navigation''' ===

Key Words

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	* '''Protected Citizens'''		* '''Protected Citizens'''
	** All ''Citizens'' that have yet to pass the test to become ''Emancipated Citizens''. This group includes children, some people with an intellectually disability, and by default, holders of a ''Provisional Citizenship''.		** All ''Citizens'' that have yet to pass the test to become ''Emancipated Citizens''. This group includes children, some people with an intellectually disability, and by default, holders of a ''Provisional Citizenship''.
	* '''Provisional ~~Citizenship~~'''		* '''Provisional Citizen'''
	** All people wishing for amnesty or naturalization into the Liminal State are first considered ''Provisional Citizens'' following initial approval. This status lasts for a period of three years, after which point they officially become ''Citizens''. This temporary status is used to ensure all new potential citizens are willing and able to accumulate into the Liminal State and be productive participants of society.		** All people wishing for amnesty or naturalization into the Liminal State are first considered ''Provisional Citizens'' following initial approval. This status lasts for a period of three years, after which point they officially become ''Citizens''. This temporary status is used to ensure all new potential citizens are willing and able to accumulate into the Liminal State and be productive participants of society.
	** ''Provisional Citizens'' may take the ''Employment Test'' and/or the ''Emancipation Test'', though as ''Provisional Citizens'' they will not be permitted to vote.		** ''Provisional Citizens'' may take the ''Employment Test'' and/or the ''Emancipation Test'', though as ''Provisional Citizens'' they will not be permitted to vote.

Core Concepts

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Neighborhood

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	Although non-violent, the Liminal State recognizes that other groups or nations might not respect our own self-determination, and we will defend that right vigorously. Therefore, the Liminal State will exercise its right to develop a formidable military for defensive purposes and will protect its borders aggressively. While diplomacy is the highest priority to the Liminal State, we will not bow to outside forces.		Although non-violent, the Liminal State recognizes that other groups or nations might not respect our own self-determination, and we will defend that right vigorously. Therefore, the Liminal State will exercise its right to develop a formidable military for defensive purposes and will protect its borders aggressively. While diplomacy is the highest priority to the Liminal State, we will not bow to outside forces.

	Should there come a time to defend ourselves, the Liminal State will never act proactively. We will defend ourselves at our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and will actively pursue the most advanced military equipment to aid us in this endeavor. Switzerland could be a model to emulate, and ~~we will~~ take lessons from them and their perseverance through WWII.		Should there come a time to defend ourselves, the Liminal State will never act proactively. We will defend ourselves at our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and will actively pursue the most advanced military and equipment to aid us in this endeavor. Switzerland could be a model to emulate, and other nations should take lessons from them and their perseverance through WWII in regards to how the Liminal State will operate when threatened.

	In addition to the defense of our border from hostile forces, immigration will also be highly regulated. The Liminal State will be the new beacon on the hill, and it will be a desirable destination to those not living within a Liminal State. For that reason, immigration will be available through a straight-forward legal process with the amount limited to ensure a healthy population level. ~~Illegal~~ immigration ~~within~~ the Liminal State will not exist.		In addition to the defense of our border from hostile forces, immigration will also be highly regulated. The Liminal State will be the new beacon on the hill, and it will be a desirable destination to those not living within a Liminal State. For that reason, asylum and immigration will be available through a straight-forward legal process with the amount allowed limited to ensure a healthy population level. Aggressive border defense means illegal immigration into the Liminal State will not exist.

	==== Non-Lethal Defense ====		==== Non-Lethal Defense ====
	~~And yet the~~ Liminal State will continue to think outside the box and develop non-lethal means of defense and techniques to subdue forces that may wish to cause harm to the Liminal State. The future of war should not be assumed to include mass casualties, and the Liminal State will pioneer this endeavor. Killing others only leads to resentment and more people willing to give their lives to avenge the death of loved ones, compatriots, and ideologies. Killing in the name of war is only a path towards more wars, so the Liminal State will do everything possible to work peacefully towards international resolutions and, even in war, minimize casualties.		The Liminal State will continue to think outside the box and develop non-lethal means of defense and techniques to subdue forces that may wish to cause harm to the Liminal State. The future of war should not be assumed to include mass casualties, whether soldiers or civilians, and the Liminal State will pioneer this endeavor. Killing others only leads to resentment and more people willing to give their lives to avenge the death of loved ones, compatriots, and ideologies. Killing in the name of war is only a path towards more wars, so the Liminal State will do everything possible to work peacefully towards international resolutions and, even in war, minimize casualties.

	=== '''International Affairs''' ===		=== '''International Affairs''' ===

	==== Objective ====		==== Objective ====
	The behavior of the Liminal State prior to any conflict is really most important. Instead of wielding economic might or military force to coerce other nations to behave as we would deem most agreeable or in our best interests, we instead will always maintain neutrality in any conflicts outside our borders.		The behavior of the Liminal State prior to any conflict is really most important. Instead of wielding economic might, military force, or clandestine operations to coerce other nations to behave as we would deem most agreeable or in our best interests, we instead will always maintain neutrality in any conflicts outside our borders.

	==== Active Engagement ====		==== Active Engagement ====
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	==== Protecting People ====		==== Protecting People ====
	The employment of embargos and sanctions harms the people most in need in other nations, and we will do everything within our power to help people abroad after employing our own domestic success. We will be the role model for other nations and all people, and we will call all our friends. It is through this work and cooperation that we will be able to offer the world the most help, up until that time that an international coalition of all nations is able to police the unjust activities of ~~all nations~~.		The employment of embargos and sanctions harms the people most in need in other nations, not to mention the economic and political ramifications at home, and we will do everything within our power to help people abroad after employing our own domestic success. We will be the role model for other nations and all people, and we will call all our friends. It is through this work and cooperation that we will be able to offer the world the most help, up until that time that an international coalition of all nations is able to police the unjust activities of every nation.

	==== Liminal State Rights ====		==== Liminal State Rights ====
	Just because the Liminal State does not take sides in international conflicts and politics does not mean that it would continue to trade arms with an aggressor. The Liminal State reserves the sovereign right to trade or limit trade with anyone and for anything.		Just because the Liminal State does not take sides in international conflicts and politics does not mean that it would continue to trade arms with an aggressor. The Liminal State reserves the sovereign right to trade or limit trade with anyone and for anything.

	Using the ''Neighborhood'' example, this means that, while we would not intervene with two neighbors fighting with each other, we would not be obligated to sell either of those neighbors a gun, even if one or both had previously purchased guns from us before. Rather we would reserve the right to help the non-aggressor with something like security cameras or a a stun gun, though a casserole and offer of childcare to both would be preferable.		Using the ''Neighborhood'' example, this means that, while we would not intervene with two neighbors fighting with each other outside of offering impartial mediation, we would not be obligated to sell either of those neighbors a gun, even if one or both had previously purchased guns from us before. Rather we would reserve the right to help the non-aggressor with something like security cameras or a a stun gun, though a casserole and offer of childcare to both would be preferable.

	=== '''International Atrocities''' ===		=== '''International Atrocities''' ===
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	But that’s not how these stories end. If we, as neighbors, go in and beat up those parents so they stop hurting their children, do we really expect those children to thank us? They won’t, because what are they to do now? We’ve left them helpless and their family broken. Maybe we set up a democracy for that other nation, which is the equivalent of sending those children to foster care, but those kids will not end up any better for our involvement, and will probably end up worse (as will we too for having interfered).		But that’s not how these stories end. If we, as neighbors, go in and beat up those parents so they stop hurting their children, do we really expect those children to thank us? They won’t, because what are they to do now? We’ve left them helpless and their family broken. Maybe we set up a democracy for that other nation, which is the equivalent of sending those children to foster care, but those kids will not end up any better for our involvement, and will probably end up worse (as will we too for having interfered).

	This simple fact is why the Liminal State does not get involved in other nation’s affairs, regardless of how bad the people are treated. There is no way to step in and make a change for good by using force or ~~demands~~. Every time this has happened, it's only created a new generation of terrorists, actively working to break our nation for stepping in.		This simple fact is why the Liminal State does not get involved in other nation’s affairs, regardless of how bad the people are treated. There is no way to step in and make a change for good by using demands, force, or coercion. Every time this has happened in our modern world, it's only created a new generation of terrorists, actively working to break our nation for stepping in.

	==== Ideal Situation ====		==== Ideal Situation ====

Laws & Freedom: In Practice

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	# With a successful ''Global Justice Branch Vote,'' the findings of the investigation will then be made available to the ''Branch Officials'' of all ''Intrinsic and Lateral Branches'' via an ''Informed Vote Archive''.		# With a successful ''Global Justice Branch Vote,'' the findings of the investigation will then be made available to the ''Branch Officials'' of all ''Intrinsic and Lateral Branches'' via an ''Informed Vote Archive''.
	# The ''Branch Officials'' of every ''Intrinsic'' and ''Lateral Branch'' will have five days to review the information and then vote using the ''Aggregate Vote'' method.		# The ''Branch Officials'' of every ''Intrinsic'' and ''Lateral Branch'' will have five days to review the information and then vote using the ''Aggregate Vote'' method.
	# All ''Branch Officials'' are required to vote, and a simple majority among the ''Branches'' using the ''Aggrege Vote'' ~~method~~ will results in the removal of the ''Executive Group'' member.		# All ''Branch Officials'' are required to vote, and a simple majority among the ''Branches'' using the ''Aggrege Vote'' ''Method'' will results in the removal of the ''Executive Group'' member.
	## A tie does not count as a majority.		## A tie does not count as a majority.
	## If there is a failed vote there cannot be another vote on this matter unless there is a substantive change in condition, which the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will be charged with ~~that determination~~.		## If there is a failed vote there cannot be another vote on this matter unless there is a substantive change in condition, which the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will be charged with investigating and the decision made through a ''Global Justice Branch Vote.''

	=== '''Path 2: Negligence, criminal activity, abuse of position, etc.''' ===		=== '''Path 2: Negligence, criminal activity, abuse of position, etc.''' ===
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	=== '''Path 3: Impeachment''' ===		=== '''Path 3: Impeachment''' ===
	Unlike the current messy process in the United States where the voters have no say and instead must hope a couple hundred partisan political elites, half of which belong to the same party as the president, will actually do their job and remove a corrupt president, the following process is used by the Liminal State to change this power dynamic and give the power of impeachment back to the people.		Unlike the current messy process in the United States where the voters have no say and instead must hope a couple hundred partisan political elites, half of which belong to the same party as the president, will actually do their job and remove a corrupt or incompetent president, the following process is used by the Liminal State to change this power dynamic and give the power of impeachment back to the people.

	As it is the ''Eligible Voters'' that are responsible for picking effective leaders, it is entirely up the the ''Eligible Voters'' to judge the performance of the ''Executive Group'', and they have that opportunity every four years with the ''General Election''.		As it is the ''Eligible Voters'' that are responsible for picking effective leaders, it is entirely up the the ''Eligible Voters'' to judge the performance of the ''Executive Group'', and they have that opportunity every four years with the ''General Election''.
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	The ''General Election'' is not only used to elect a new member to the ''Executive Group'', but also an opportunity to grade all the existing members on their performance over the previous four years, and impeach if necessary. All existing ''Executive Group'' members are graded in this way, including the outgoing senior member.		The ''General Election'' is not only used to elect a new member to the ''Executive Group'', but also an opportunity to grade all the existing members on their performance over the previous four years, and impeach if necessary. All existing ''Executive Group'' members are graded in this way, including the outgoing senior member.

	While it may seem counterintuitive to potentially impeach the outgoing senior ''Executive Group'' member, as there is a ~~year or more~~ prior to the newly elected candidate actual filling the seat it may be in the best interest of the ''Eligible Voters'' to still remove them early. Additionally, this means there is no place for a lame duck official in the Liminal State, and this system encourages all officials to finish the final years in their seats just as actively as their first.		While it may seem counterintuitive to potentially impeach the outgoing senior ''Executive Group'' member, as there is a period of time prior to the newly elected candidate actual filling the seat, it may be in the best interest of the ''Eligible Voters'' to still remove them early. Additionally, this means there is no place for a lame duck official in the Liminal State, and this system encourages all officials to finish the final years in their seats just as actively as their first.

	To calculate the grade that each ''Executive Group'' member receives every four years, divide the the number of votes of disapproval by the number of votes in approval. The greater the result, the better that member's grade.		To calculate the grade that each ''Executive Group'' member receives every four years, divide the the number of votes of disapproval by the number of votes in approval. The greater the result, the better that member's grade.

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	Any candidate interested in becoming a ''Branch Official'' should take the position seriously and should not think of resignation as an option. All elected positions are critical roles, but in certain rare circumstances resignation may be appropriate.		Any candidate interested in becoming a ''Branch Official'' should take the position seriously and should not think of resignation as an option. All elected positions are critical roles, but in certain rare circumstances resignation may be appropriate.

	Should an alternate ''Removal Path'' ~~outlined below~~ be more appropriate for the situation facing the ''Branch Official'' that wishes to resign, then that other path must be taken. Resignation is not a way to escape accountability from criminal acts, a ''No-Confidence Vote'', fear of impeachment, or other ''For Cause'' actions. If the resignation request be due to the ''Branch Official's'' successful election into a different position, the following procedure will still be used.		Should an alternate ''Removal Path'' be more appropriate for the situation facing the ''Branch Official'' that wishes to resign, then that other path must be taken. Resignation is not a way to escape accountability from criminal acts, a ''No-Confidence Vote'', fear of impeachment, or other ''For Cause'' actions. If the resignation request is due to the ''Branch Official's'' successful election into a different position, the following procedure will still be used.

	# The ''Branch Official'' wishing to resign must ''Record'' their resignation notice and present these items to the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch''. The ''Record'' must include the following:		# The ''Branch Official'' wishing to resign must ''Record'' their resignation notice and present these items to the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch''. The ''Record'' must include the following:
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	=== '''Path 2: Death, Loss of Mental Facilities, Missing Person, etc.''' ===		=== '''Path 2: Death, Loss of Mental Facilities, Missing Person, etc.''' ===
	# ~~The two remaining~~ ''Branch Officials'' ~~must be in agreement and~~ ''~~Record~~'' ~~their vote to proceed. Following a successful vote, their request will be automatically presented~~ to the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch''.		# It is the duty of the ''Branch Officials'' to report the death, mental health questions, or an absent ''Branch Official'' to the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'', but if this hasn't happened then anyone with information or suspicion of this situation may report instead.
	# The ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will provide an ''Independent Investigation'' of the situation. Their focus will be to ensure the situation meets the criteria for this ''Resignation Path'', which is that the person is physically or mentally unable to fulfill their role and it is unlikely that resolution will come within 15 days. They may include the expertise of any ''Branches'' or specific ''Departments'' to support the investigation.		# The ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will provide an ''Independent Investigation'' of the situation. Their focus will be to ensure the situation meets the criteria for this ''Resignation Path'', which is that the person is physically or mentally unable to fulfill their role and it is unlikely that resolution will come within 15 days. They may include the expertise of any ''Branches'' or specific ''Departments'' to support the investigation.
	# Based on the evidence gathered from the ''Independent Investigation'', the three ''Justice Branch Officials'' will vote, with a simple majority deciding the outcome.		# Based on the evidence gathered from the ''Independent Investigation'', the three ''Justice Branch Officials'' will vote, with a simple majority deciding the outcome.
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	=== '''Path 2: Office Misuse, Criminal Activity, etc.''' ===		=== '''Path 2: Office Misuse, Criminal Activity, etc.''' ===
	# Anyone within the ''Branch'' or with information regarding official misconduct of one or more ''Branch Officials'' may present their concern to the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' (anonymously, if desired).		# Anyone within the ''Branch'' or with information regarding official misconduct of one or more ''Branch Officials'' may present their concern to the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' (anonymously, if desired).
	# The ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will provide an ''Independent Investigation'' of the allegations.		# The ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will provide an ''Independent Investigation'' of the allegations, and may indicted additional ''Branch Officials'' if the evidence warrants it.
	# Based on the evidence gathered from the investigation, the ''Justice Branch'' will hold a ''Global Justice Branch Vote'' using a simple majority, independently evaluating each indicted ''Branch Official''. If a ''Justice Branch Official'' is the target of the investigation, then the ''Branch Officials'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will recuse themselves of the ''Global Justice Branch Vote'' and all ''Executive Group'' members will vote in their place.		# Based on the evidence gathered from the investigation, the ''Justice Branch'' will hold a ''Global Justice Branch Vote'' using a simple majority, independently evaluating each indicted ''Branch Official''. If a ''Justice Branch Official'' is the target of the investigation, then the ''Branch Officials'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will recuse themselves from the ''Global Justice Branch Vote'' and all ''Executive Group'' members will vote in their place.

	=== '''Path 3: Department No-Confidence''' ===		=== '''Path 3: Department No-Confidence''' ===
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	## Each ''Department'' voting in favor of holding a ''No-Confidence Vote'' are called a ''Charging Department.''		## Each ''Department'' voting in favor of holding a ''No-Confidence Vote'' are called a ''Charging Department.''
	## It is permissible and expected for ''Department Heads'' to communicate among themselves for this action.		## It is permissible and expected for ''Department Heads'' to communicate among themselves for this action.
			## It requires the unanimous votes within and across a minimum of two ''Departments Heads'', not a simple majority among two ''Departments''.
	# All ''Charging Departments'' must present the following documentation to the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' within 30 days of the conclusion of the ''Recorded'' vote in favor of holding a ''No-Confidence Vote'':		# All ''Charging Departments'' must present the following documentation to the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' within 30 days of the conclusion of the ''Recorded'' vote in favor of holding a ''No-Confidence Vote'':
	## The identities of the ''Branch Officials'' being indicted.		## The identities of the ''Branch Officials'' being indicted.
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	## The ''Charging Documentation'' is anonymized.		## The ''Charging Documentation'' is anonymized.
	## All three ''Department Heads'' of all ''Charging Departments'' have ''Recorded'' an affirmative vote for holding a ''No-Confidence Vote,'' with clear and valid reasons within their ''Decision Basis''.		## All three ''Department Heads'' of all ''Charging Departments'' have ''Recorded'' an affirmative vote for holding a ''No-Confidence Vote,'' with clear and valid reasons within their ''Decision Basis''.
	## The ''Justice Branc''h will have 30 days to review the documentation, but should work as quickly as possible to present it to the indicted ''Branch Officials''.		## The ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branc''h will have 30 days to review the documentation, but should work as quickly as possible to present it to the indicted ''Branch Officials''.
	# The ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will present the indicted ''Branch Official(s)'' with the ''Charging Documentation'' only.		# The ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will present the indicted ''Branch Official(s)'' with the ''Charging Documentation'' only.
	## No ''Branch Officials'' within the affected ''Branch'', whether indicted or not, shall be made aware of which ''Departments'' are bringing the indictment.		## No ''Branch Officials'' within the affected ''Branch'', whether indicted or not, shall be made aware of which ''Departments'' are bringing the indictment.
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	# A ''No-Confidence Vote'' will be held no later than 37 days from the ''Charging Documentation'' being presented to the indicted ''Branch Official(s).''		# A ''No-Confidence Vote'' will be held no later than 37 days from the ''Charging Documentation'' being presented to the indicted ''Branch Official(s).''
	## The ''Charging Documentation'' and the response(s) of the ''Branch Official(s)'' will be put in an ''Informed Vote Archive'' for review by all ''Department Heads'' no less than 7 days prior to the vote.		## The ''Charging Documentation'' and the response(s) of the ''Branch Official(s)'' will be put in an ''Informed Vote Archive'' for review by all ''Department Heads'' no less than 7 days prior to the vote.
	## All ''Departments Heads'' within that ''Branch'' will decide the outcome of each indicted ''Branch Official'' using the ''Aggregated Vote'' ~~method~~.		## All ''Departments Heads'' within that ''Branch'' will decide the outcome of each indicted ''Branch Official'' using the ''Aggregated Vote'' ''Method''.
	## Each affirmative tally will result in the immediate removal of that ''Branch Official'', and that former official will be forbidden from holding any leadership position within the Liminal State in the future.		## Each affirmative tally will result in the immediate removal of that ''Branch Official'', and that former official will be forbidden from holding any leadership position within the Liminal State in the future.

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	# The first step requires at least four members of the ''Executive Group'' to vote in favor of removing the ''Branch Officials'' from a ''Branch'' with an included ''Dicision Basis'' from all members of the ''Executive Group.''		# The first step requires at least four members of the ''Executive Group'' to vote in favor of removing the ''Branch Officials'' from a ''Branch'' with an included ''Dicision Basis'' from all members of the ''Executive Group.''
	## They may only remove all ''~~TBranch~~ Officials'' of a ''Branch'' at the same time.		## They may only remove all three ''Branch Officials'' of a single ''Branch'' at the same time.
	## The ''Executive Group'' may not single out a specific ''Branch Official'' to remove.		## The ''Executive Group'' may not single out a specific ''Branch Official'' to remove.
	# Upon a successful vote by the ''Executive Group'', the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' is tasked with investigating the matter. They must examine the following parts:		# Upon a successful vote by the ''Executive Group'', the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' is tasked with investigating the matter. They must examine the following parts:
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	# Following the completion of these steps, all information compiled by the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will be made available to the ''Branch Officials'' of all ''Branches'', along with entirety of the ''Executive Group's'' indictment through a ''Informed Vote Archive.''		# Following the completion of these steps, all information compiled by the ''Enforcement Agency'' of the ''Justice Branch'' will be made available to the ''Branch Officials'' of all ''Branches'', along with entirety of the ''Executive Group's'' indictment through a ''Informed Vote Archive.''
	## The ''Branch Officials'' of each ''Branch'' will have 30 days to review all the information, independently ask any additional questions of the ''Executive Group'' or the indicted ''Branch Officials'', though the indicted ''Branch Officials'' are forbidden from discussing amongst themselves, with the ''Executive Group'', or via any linked personnel.		## The ''Branch Officials'' of each ''Branch'' will have 30 days to review all the information, independently ask any additional questions of the ''Executive Group'' or the indicted ''Branch Officials'', though the indicted ''Branch Officials'' are forbidden from discussing amongst themselves, with the ''Executive Group'', or via any linked personnel.
	## At the conclusion of the 30 days, all ''Branch Officials'', excluding those of the indicted ''Branch'', will cast their votes using the ''Aggregated Vote'' ~~method~~ to determine what actions, if any, will take place.		## At the conclusion of the 30 days, all ''Branch Officials'', excluding those of the indicted ''Branch'', will cast their votes using the ''Aggregated Vote'' ''Method'' to determine what actions, if any, will take place.
	### A final tally in favor of removal will cause those ''Branch Officials'' to immediately lose their seats. They are also prohibited from working in any leadership roles within the Liminal State in the future.		### A final tally in favor of removal will cause those ''Branch Officials'' to immediately lose their seats. They are also prohibited from working in any leadership roles within the Liminal State in the future.
	### Per standard procedure, all ''Branch Officials'' will provide the ''Decision Basis'' for their votes.		### Per standard procedure, all ''Branch Officials'' will provide the ''Decision Basis'' for their votes.
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	The normal ''Election Cycle'' is not only used to elect a new ''Branch Official'', but also an opportunity to grade all the existing ''Branch Officials'' on their performance thus far, and impeach if necessary. All existing ''Branch Officials'' are graded in this way, including the outgoing senior ''Branch Official''.		The normal ''Election Cycle'' is not only used to elect a new ''Branch Official'', but also an opportunity to grade all the existing ''Branch Officials'' on their performance thus far, and impeach if necessary. All existing ''Branch Officials'' are graded in this way, including the outgoing senior ''Branch Official''.

	While it may seem counterintuitive to potentially impeach the outgoing senior ''Branch Official'', there is a ~~year or more~~ prior to the newly elected candidate actual filling the seat, so it may be in the best interest of the ''Branch'' personnel to still remove someone early. Additionally, this means there is no place for a lame duck official in the Liminal State, and this system encourages all officials to finish the final years in their seats just as actively as their first.		While it may seem counterintuitive to potentially impeach the outgoing senior ''Branch Official'', there is a time prior to the newly elected candidate actual filling the seat, so it may be in the best interest of the ''Branch'' personnel to still remove someone early. Additionally, this means there is no place for a lame duck official in the Liminal State, and this system encourages all officials to finish the final years in their seats just as actively as their first.

	To calculate the grade that each ''Branch Official'' receives every four years, divide the the number of votes against impeachment to the number of votes for. The greater the result, the better that official is doing. If they receive a number less than one, then they lose their seat. This differs from ''Executive Group'' member impeachment in that there is no requirement of a minimum number of voters~~, as it's expected that ''Branch Elections'' will naturally garner high engagement~~.		To calculate the grade that each ''Branch Official'' receives every four years, divide the the number of votes against impeachment to the number of votes for. The greater the result, the better that official is doing. If they receive a number less than one, then they lose their seat. This differs from ''Executive Group'' member impeachment in that there is no requirement of a minimum number of voters.
	Example 1: Out of 5000 votes cast, 1000 votes are against impeachment and 250 are for. That means 1000 / 250 = 4 (the seat of this ''Branch Official'' is safe).		Example 1: Out of 5000 votes cast, 1000 votes are against impeachment and 250 are for. That means 1000 / 250 = 4 (the seat of this ''Branch Official'' is safe).

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	''Lateral Branches'' serve at the intersection of two ''Intrinsic Branches'', staffed by the experts with knowledge and experience in both areas of jurisdiction.		''Lateral Branches'' serve at the intersection of two ''Intrinsic Branches'', staffed by the experts with knowledge and experience in both areas of jurisdiction.

	Each ''Lateral Branch'' procedurally functions like any other ''Branch'', with the addition that each ''Intrinsic Branch'' appoints a ''Delegate Team'' to represent their interests to the ''Lateral Branch''. Decisions made by the ''Lateral Branch'' for those issues intersecting under the ''Lateral Branch's'' jurisdiction are decided ~~by a vote~~ among the ''Delegate Team'' from each of the two represented ''Intrinsic Branches'' and the ''Branch Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch'' itself.		Each ''Lateral Branch'' procedurally functions like any other ''Branch'', with the addition that each ''Intrinsic Branch'' appoints a ''Delegate Team'' to represent their interests to the ''Lateral Branch''. Decisions made by the ''Lateral Branch'' for those issues intersecting under the ''Lateral Branch's'' jurisdiction are decided using the ''Aggregate Vote'' method among the ''Delegate Team'' from each of the two represented ''Intrinsic Branches'' and the ''Branch Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch'' itself.

	=== '''Delegate Teams''' ===		=== '''Delegate Teams''' ===
	The ''Branch Officials'' of every ''Intrinsic Branch'' are responsible for selecting the members of the ''Delegate Teams'' that will represent their interests to the ''Lateral Branch''.		The ''Branch Officials'' of every ''Intrinsic Branch'' are responsible for selecting the members of the ''Delegate Teams'' that will represent their interests to the ''Lateral Branch''.

	Every four years the ''Branch Officials'' will select a new member of every ''Delegate Team'' to replace the outgoing member using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting.'' Each of these ''Delegate Teams'' is comprised of three members serving 12 year terms, staggered every four years. Candidates for this position must have eight years of experience within the ''Branch'', with four years of demonstrable experience in the ''Lateral'' ''Branch's'' area of expertise.		Every four years the ''Branch Officials'' will select a new member of every ''Delegate Team'' to replace the outgoing member using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting.'' Each of these ''Delegate Teams'' is comprised of three members serving 12 year terms, staggered every four years. Candidates for this position must have eight years of total experience within the ''Branch'', with four of those years as demonstrable experience in the ''Lateral'' ''Branch's'' area of expertise.

	=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===		=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===
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	=== '''Practical Example''' ===		=== '''Practical Example''' ===
	For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a ''Lateral Branch'', consider the intersection of interests between the ''Defense Branch'' and ''Justice Branch''. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice ''Lateral Branch'' and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc.		For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a ''Lateral Branch'', consider the intersection of interests between the ''Defense Branch'' and ''Justice Branch''. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice ''Lateral Branch'' and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc.
	A decision before this ''Lateral Branch'' might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Defense Branch'' would likely not vote in favor of this action, but hypothetically if they did~~, then~~ the ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Justice Branch'' would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the ''Top Branch Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch''.		A decision before this ''Lateral Branch'' might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Defense Branch'' would likely not vote in favor of this action, but hypothetically if they did the ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Justice Branch'' would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the ''Top Branch Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch''.
	Whenever there is an ''Aggregate Vote'' as illustrated above, none of the individual voters are aware of anyone else's vote until all votes have been cast, and ~~none~~ of the groups will know the outcome of their groups own result, nor the ''Aggregate Vote'' results of the other groups until all votes have been cast.		Whenever there is an ''Aggregate Vote'' as illustrated above, none of the individual voters are aware of anyone else's vote until all votes have been cast and counted. None of the groups will know the outcome of their groups own result, nor the ''Aggregate Vote'' results from the other groups until all votes have been cast and counted. Only after there is a final result will the ''Decision Basis'' from every voter and the tally be announced.

	=== '''Reality and Purpose''' ===		=== '''Reality and Purpose''' ===

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	For simplicity, this documentation will use the word "people" when referring to ''Sentient Life''.		For simplicity, this documentation will use the word "people" when referring to ''Sentient Life''.

	=== '''~~Temporary~~ Citizens''' ===		=== '''Provisional Citizens''' ===
	All people wishing for amnesty or naturalization into the Liminal State are first considered ''~~Temporary~~ Citizens'' following initial screening and approval. This status lasts for a period of three years, at which point they become regular ''Citizens'' and have all the additional rights that affords them.		All people wishing for amnesty or naturalization into the Liminal State are first considered ''Provisional Citizens'' following initial screening and approval. This status lasts for a period of three years, at which point they become regular ''Citizens'' and have all the additional rights that affords them.

	This temporary status is used to ensure all new potential ''Citizens'' are willing and able to accumulate into the Liminal State and be productive members of society, which means that they are living up to the core principles of the Liminal State and not committing crimes or working against the interests of the Liminal State and it's ''Citizens''.		This temporary status is used to ensure all new potential ''Citizens'' are willing and able to accumulate into the Liminal State and be productive members of society, which means that they are living up to the core principles of the Liminal State and not committing crimes or working against the interests of the Liminal State and it's ''Citizens''.

	Graduation into full citizenship is automatic unless any issues are discovered during their ~~temporary~~ status. ''~~Temporary~~ Citizens'' are not authorized to vote and denial of formal citizenship and removed from the Liminal State is possible when deemed appropriate by the ''Justice Branch''.		Graduation into full citizenship is automatic unless any issues are discovered during their provisional status. ''Provisional'' ''Citizens'' are not authorized to vote and denial of formal citizenship and removed from the Liminal State is possible when deemed appropriate by the ''Justice Branch''.

	=== '''Citizens''' ===		=== '''Citizens''' ===
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	=== '''Employable Citizens''' ===		=== '''Employable Citizens''' ===
	Only ''Emancipated Citizens'' are automatically eligible to work, but certain groups of people, including young adults, the ~~mentally~~ disabled, and ''~~Temporary~~ Citizens'' should also be allowed this opportunity in certain cases. By passing an ''Employment Screening'' they too would be authorized. This screening wouldn't test job-related skills, but rather ensures the individual is generally capable of performing the eventual tasks required and meet other minimum conditions.		Only ''Emancipated Citizens'' are automatically eligible to work, but certain groups of people, including young adults, the intellectual disabled, and ''Provisional'' ''Citizens'' should also be allowed this opportunity in certain cases. By passing an ''Employment Screening'' they too would be authorized. This screening wouldn't test job-related skills, but rather ensures the individual is generally capable of performing the eventual tasks required and meet other minimum conditions.

	Employers that regularly employ this group would work with the Liminal State to ensure adequate provisions are made for employment of this group.		Employers that regularly employ this group would work with the Liminal State to ensure adequate provisions are made for employment of this group.
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	The ''Emancipation Test'' test would ensure that certain capabilities expected of ''Emancipated Citizens'' have been attained, such as basic reading and math skills, the ability to manage a budget, social, emotional, media, and online intelligence, demonstrable practical skills like changing a tire or taking care of a pet, and understanding their relationship with other ''Citizens'' and the Liminal State.		The ''Emancipation Test'' test would ensure that certain capabilities expected of ''Emancipated Citizens'' have been attained, such as basic reading and math skills, the ability to manage a budget, social, emotional, media, and online intelligence, demonstrable practical skills like changing a tire or taking care of a pet, and understanding their relationship with other ''Citizens'' and the Liminal State.

	Based on biological science, by the age of 25 most would pass this test, yet a mature 17 year old could become emancipated while some ''Citizens'' may never be able to pass. In addition to total bodily autonomy, extra rights, and additional freedoms, ''Emancipated Citizens'' are able to become ''Eligible Voters'', whereas those that have not become ''Emancipated Citizens'', such as children and the ~~mentally~~ disabled, have fewer freedoms but additional protections.		Based on biological science, by the age of 25 most would pass this test, yet a mature 17 year old could become emancipated while some ''Citizens'' may never be able to pass. In addition to total bodily autonomy, extra rights, and additional freedoms, ''Emancipated Citizens'' are able to become ''Eligible Voters'', whereas those that have not become ''Emancipated Citizens'', such as children and the intellectual disabled, have fewer freedoms but additional protections.

	This is an important distinction between current societies and the Liminal State; when a 12 year old could be tried as an adult via some unaccountable mechanism now, only an ''Emancipated Citizen'' could be held accountable for adult actions in a Liminal State. Additionally, those who haven’t passed the ''Emancipation Test'' would have additional protections, beyond those even afforded children and the ~~mentally~~ disabled now. Instead of accounting for the population as uniform groups, the Liminal State recognizes that every person is unique, matures differently, and instead groups people based on demonstrable traits we expect from responsible adults.		This is an important distinction between current societies and the Liminal State; when a 12 year old could be tried as an adult via some unaccountable mechanism now, only an ''Emancipated Citizen'' could be held accountable for adult actions in a Liminal State. Additionally, those who haven’t passed the ''Emancipation Test'' would have additional protections, beyond those even afforded children and the intellectual disabled now. Instead of accounting for the population as uniform groups, the Liminal State recognizes that every person is unique, matures differently, and instead groups people based on demonstrable traits we expect from responsible adults.

	The Liminal State could be instantiated without requiring an ''Emancipation Test'' and simply assign adulthood to those who reach 18 years old, for example, and still benefit from all the other advantages the Liminal State provides. But by differentiating the population in this way, rules are apparent and obvious, the steps into adulthood have the same requirements for all, the expectations of adults are fair and never a surprise, systems designed to lift those up needing help run more efficiently, and society as a whole benefits.		The Liminal State could be instantiated without requiring an ''Emancipation Test'' and simply assign adulthood to those who reach 18 years old, for example, and still benefit from all the other advantages the Liminal State provides. But by differentiating the population in this way, rules are apparent and obvious, the steps into adulthood have the same requirements for all, the expectations of adults are fair and never a surprise, systems designed to lift those up needing help run more efficiently, and society as a whole benefits.