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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.

Mr Fox at 20:47, 30 August 2026

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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.

Mr Fox at 20:12, 20 August 2026

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	* '''Alternate'''		* '''Alternate'''
	** All ''Leadership Groups'', with the exception of ''Departments'', have a backup in case one official member vacates their seat. The ''Alternate'' serves for four years until the next ''Election Cycle'' when a new ''Alternate'' is picked.		** All ''Leadership Groups'', with the exception of ''Departments'', have a backup in case one official member vacates their seat. The ''Alternate'' serves for four years until the next ''Election Cycle'' when a new ''Alternate'' is picked.
	* '''''Ambassador Units'''''		* '''Ambassador Units'''
	** An ''Ambassador Unit'' is assigned to each outside state and serves as representatives of the Liminal State to them. Every unit is composed of three people selected by the International Affairs ''Branch'' ''Officials.'' All decisions made by the ''Ambassador Units'' are decided by majority vote among the three, though in matters that impact the Liminal State, they serve the ''Executive Group'' to educate them on all relevant issues so the ''Executive Group'' can decide what action, if any will happen.		** An ''Ambassador Unit'' is assigned to each outside state and serves as representatives of the Liminal State to them. Every unit is composed of three people selected by the International Affairs ''Branch'' ''Officials.'' All decisions made by the ''Ambassador Units'' are decided by majority vote among the three, though in matters that impact the Liminal State, they serve the ''Executive Group'' to educate them on all relevant issues so the ''Executive Group'' can decide what action, if any will happen.
	* '''''Appointed Personnel'''''		* '''Appointed Personnel'''
	** Any ''Leadership Group'' member that is selected by the ''Branch Officials'' from among the eligible, qualified, and willing candidates interested in the position using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'', rather than as seat winners of an election by those ''Eligible Voters'' with ''Standing''.		** Any ''Leadership Group'' member that is selected by the ''Branch Officials'' from among the eligible, qualified, and willing candidates interested in the position using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'', rather than as seat winners of an election by those ''Eligible Voters'' with ''Standing''.
	** ''Appointed Personnel'' specifically refers to ''Ambassador Unit'' and ''Delegate Team'' members.		** ''Appointed Personnel'' specifically refers to ''Ambassador Unit'' and ''Delegate Team'' members.
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	* '''Decision Basis'''		* '''Decision Basis'''
	** Every member of a ''Leadership Group'' is required to provide a detailed analysis of their reasoning behind their choice in a ''Decision Vote''. This information is used to ensure voting diligence, provide insight into that vote, allow public consumption and judgement, and for posterity.		** Every member of a ''Leadership Group'' is required to provide a detailed analysis of their reasoning behind their choice in a ''Decision Vote''. This information is used to ensure voting diligence, provide insight into that vote, allow public consumption and judgement, and for posterity.
	* '''''Decision Votes'''''		* '''Decision Votes'''
	** The votes that ''Leadership Groups'' make to determine a decision. The issue must be able to be determined with a "Yes" or "No" answer, and the majority vote of that group decides.		** The votes that ''Leadership Groups'' make to determine a decision. The issue must be able to be determined with a "Yes" or "No" answer, and the majority vote of that group decides.
	* '''Defense Branch'''		* '''Defense Branch'''
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	* '''Emancipation Test'''		* '''Emancipation Test'''
	** ''Citizens'' take the ''Emancipation Test'' when they are ready to demonstrate that they have gained the basic capabilities expected of ''Emancipated Citizens'', 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.		** ''Citizens'' take the ''Emancipation Test'' when they are ready to demonstrate that they have gained the basic capabilities expected of ''Emancipated Citizens'', 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.
	* '''''Embassies'''''		* '''Embassies'''
	** Embassies are used internationally and domestically to provide a direct point of contact between the people and the Liminal State.		** Embassies are used internationally and domestically to provide a direct point of contact between the people and the Liminal State.
	** International ''Embassies'' are used by the ''Ambassador Units'' and their staff to conduct business and maintain relationships with those foreign states.		** International ''Embassies'' are used by the ''Ambassador Units'' and their staff to conduct business and maintain relationships with those foreign states.
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	* '''Removal Paths'''		* '''Removal Paths'''
	** Any one of the various ways that ''Leadership Group'' members can be officially removed from their seats.		** Any one of the various ways that ''Leadership Group'' members can be officially removed from their seats.
	* '''''Restitution'''''		* '''Restitution'''
	** The repayment to a ''Citizen'' or group for a violation of law by the one violating the law, which may be monetary, a time commitment, or whatever is deemed appropriate to make the ''Citizen'' or group suffering the violation of law whole.		** The repayment to a ''Citizen'' or group for a violation of law by the one violating the law, which may be monetary, a time commitment, or whatever is deemed appropriate to make the ''Citizen'' or group suffering the violation of law whole.
	* '''Review Vote'''		* '''Review Vote'''

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	* '''''Restitution'''''		* '''''Restitution'''''
	** The repayment to a ''Citizen'' or group for a violation of law by the one violating the law, which may be monetary, a time commitment, or whatever is deemed appropriate to make the ''Citizen'' or group suffering the violation of law whole.		** The repayment to a ''Citizen'' or group for a violation of law by the one violating the law, which may be monetary, a time commitment, or whatever is deemed appropriate to make the ''Citizen'' or group suffering the violation of law whole.
			* '''Review Vote'''
			** Laws that are passed by the ''Citizens'' remain in effect for eight years and automatically renew by default unless the ''Citizens'' vote at the conclusion of the eight years using the ''80% Rule'' to repeal the law. This review of a law prior to automatic renewal is called a ''Review Vote''.
	* '''Sentient Life/Being'''		* '''Sentient Life/Being'''
	** All self-aware and intelligent individuals that extol empathy, patience, wisdom, and non-violence. Currently this only includes humans, but in the future may also include self-aware general A.I, other intelligent organic life to arise on Earth, or life created or arising not of Earth. For simplicity, this documentation will use the term "people" when referring to ''Sentient Life''.		** All self-aware and intelligent individuals that extol empathy, patience, wisdom, and non-violence. Currently this only includes humans, but in the future may also include self-aware general A.I, other intelligent organic life to arise on Earth, or life created or arising not of Earth. For simplicity, this documentation will use the term "people" when referring to ''Sentient Life''.

Mr Fox at 01:25, 20 August 2026

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Mr Fox at 23:25, 19 August 2026

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	* '''Δ Coalition'''		* '''Δ Coalition'''
	** The group of people ~~that are~~ responsible for developing, maintaining, and promoting the Liminal State as a better form of democracy for the future.		** The group of people responsible for developing, maintaining, and promoting the Liminal State as a better form of democracy, now and for the future.
	* '''80% Rule'''		* '''80% Rule'''
	** Laws within the Liminal State must pass by 80%. If an ''Empathy Test'' is used to determine the ''Eligible Voters'', then that means that 80% of the population are eligible to vote and 80% of them must approve a law for it to pass. This method assumes that there will always be at least 10% at the extremes of either side of an issue, so if 80% are in agreement, then the law has enough support to warrant its application for all within that ''Political Boundary''.		** Laws within the Liminal State must pass by 80%. If an ''Empathy Test'' is used to determine the ''Eligible Voters'', then that means that 80% of the population are eligible to vote and 80% of them must approve a law for it to pass. This method assumes that there will always be at least 10% at the extremes of either side of an issue, so if 80% are in agreement, then the law has enough support to warrant its application for all within that ''Political Boundary''.

Mr Fox at 01:22, 18 August 2026

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	The following key words are found ''Italicized'' throughout the documentation and have the special meanings. These concepts are defined briefly in situ and here.		The following key words are found ''Italicized'' throughout the documentation and have the special meanings. These concepts are defined briefly in situ and here.

			* '''Δ Coalition'''
			** The group of people that are responsible for developing, maintaining, and promoting the Liminal State as a better form of democracy for the future.
	* '''80% Rule'''		* '''80% Rule'''
	** Laws within the Liminal State must pass by 80%. If an ''Empathy Test'' is used to determine the ''Eligible Voters'', then that means that 80% of the population are eligible to vote and 80% of them must approve a law for it to pass. This method assumes that there will always be at least 10% at the extremes of either side of an issue, so if 80% are in agreement, then the law has enough support to warrant its application for all within that ''Political Boundary''.		** Laws within the Liminal State must pass by 80%. If an ''Empathy Test'' is used to determine the ''Eligible Voters'', then that means that 80% of the population are eligible to vote and 80% of them must approve a law for it to pass. This method assumes that there will always be at least 10% at the extremes of either side of an issue, so if 80% are in agreement, then the law has enough support to warrant its application for all within that ''Political Boundary''.

Mr Fox at 20:59, 16 August 2026

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	** The election held every four years where the ''Eligible Voters'' decide the next ''Executive Group'' member, grade the performance of existing ''Executive Group'' members, and vote on the matters of law on the ballot.		** The election held every four years where the ''Eligible Voters'' decide the next ''Executive Group'' member, grade the performance of existing ''Executive Group'' members, and vote on the matters of law on the ballot.
	* '''Global Justice Branch Vote'''		* '''Global Justice Branch Vote'''
	** The ''Justice Branch'' is special in that all personnel that hold ''Leadership Group'' positions within the ''Justice Branch'' vote on the big decisions facing the Liminal State through ''Judicial Branch Screenings.''		** The ''Justice Branch'' is special in that all personnel that hold ''Leadership Group'' positions within the ''Justice Branch'' vote on the big decisions facing the Liminal State through ''Judicial Branch Screenings''. The outcome is decided using a simple majority from among all eligible personnel voting, rather than using the ''Aggregate Vote Method''.
	** This takes the power away from the few at the top, how it is with the US Supreme Court now, and gives it to all the experts within that ''Branch''. This would be the equivalent of having all decisions facing the Supreme Court being decided by every judge working within the entire Judiciary Branch.		** This takes the power away from the few at the top, how it is with the US Supreme Court now, and gives it to all the experts within that ''Branch''. This would be the equivalent of having all decisions facing the Supreme Court being decided by every judge working within the entire Judiciary Branch.
	* '''Government Personnel'''		* '''Government Personnel'''

Mr Fox at 18:06, 14 August 2026

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	* '''Delegate Vote Method'''		* '''Delegate Vote Method'''
	** In ''Lateral Branch'' votes, the ''Delegate Teams'' from each associated ''Intrinsic Branch'' and the ''Branch Officials'' of that ''Lateral Branch'' all vote on decisions using the ''Aggregate Vote Method''.		** In ''Lateral Branch'' votes, the ''Delegate Teams'' from each associated ''Intrinsic Branch'' and the ''Branch Officials'' of that ''Lateral Branch'' all vote on decisions using the ''Aggregate Vote Method''.
			** This is not to be confused with the ''Justice Delegate Vote Method.''
	* '''''Demonstrable Cause'''''		* '''''Demonstrable Cause'''''
	* '''Departments'''		* '''Departments'''
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	* '''Judicial Branch Screening'''		* '''Judicial Branch Screening'''
	** All ''Orders or Requests'' ''or'' potential laws or regulations should always be first vetted by the ''Justice Branch'' to ensure the legality of that request, which is called a ''Justice Branch Screening''. This should be common practice and is a ''Protected Action''. ''Judicial Branch Screenings'' require a decision through a ''Global Justice Branch Vote''.		** All ''Orders or Requests'' ''or'' potential laws or regulations should always be first vetted by the ''Justice Branch'' to ensure the legality of that request, which is called a ''Justice Branch Screening''. This should be common practice and is a ''Protected Action''. ''Judicial Branch Screenings'' require a decision through a ''Global Justice Branch Vote''.
			* '''Justice Delegate Vote Method'''
			** When there is a decision, regulation, or law being drafted by any ''Branch'', the ''Executive Group'', or ''Citizen Initiative'' and advice is needed to it's initial lawfulness, the ''Justice Branch Delegate Teams'' from a minimum of two ''Lateral Branches'' with ''Standing'', along with the ''Branch Officials'' of the ''Justice Branch'', all vote using the ''Aggregate Vote Method.''
			** This is not to be confused with the ''Delegate Vote Method''.
	* '''Lateral Branch'''		* '''Lateral Branch'''
	** One of the two basic ''Branch'' types within the Liminal State, and which work in the area directly between the expertise of two ''Intrinsic Branches''.		** One of the two basic ''Branch'' types within the Liminal State, and which work in the area directly between the expertise of two ''Intrinsic Branches''.

Mr Fox at 17:53, 13 August 2026

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	* '''Citizens'''		* '''Citizens'''
	** Those people born or graduating from ''Provisional Citizenship'' into the Liminal State.		** Those people born or graduating from ''Provisional Citizenship'' into the Liminal State.
			* '''Citizens Initiatives'''
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	* '''Contract Workers'''		* '''Contract Workers'''
	** The temporary personnel and companies that may be hired by the Liminal State for a specific period of time or to complete a specific project. They are not to be considered ''Government Personnel'', do not gain any additional voting rights, are not restricted from outside income (unless contractually stipulated), and do not necessarily get paid above-average wages. ''Contract Workers'' include ''Contracted Companies'', the employees of ''Contracted Companies'' and ''Temporary Employees''.		** The temporary personnel and companies that may be hired by the Liminal State for a specific period of time or to complete a specific project. They are not to be considered ''Government Personnel'', do not gain any additional voting rights, are not restricted from outside income (unless contractually stipulated), and do not necessarily get paid above-average wages. ''Contract Workers'' include ''Contracted Companies'', the employees of ''Contracted Companies'' and ''Temporary Employees''.