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	* '''Aggregated Vote'''		* '''Aggregated Vote'''
	** This is a standard voting process to determine simple majority among a collection of ''Leadership Groups'', where each group first votes and then that result equals one vote towards the final tally.		** This is a standard voting process to determine simple majority among a collection of ''Leadership Groups'', where each group first votes and then that result equals one vote towards the final tally.
			** Whenever there is an ''Aggregate Vote'' as illustrated below, 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.
	For example, if Group A votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group B votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group C votes (no, no, no) = NO, then the final vote is YES.		For example, if Group A votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group B votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group C votes (no, no, no) = NO, then the final vote is YES.

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	** ''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults, including complete bodily autonomy. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take an ''Emancipation Test'' when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.		** ''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults, including complete bodily autonomy. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take an ''Emancipation Test'' when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.
	* '''Emancipation Test'''		* '''Emancipation Test'''
	** ~~The test that~~ ''Citizens'' ~~would~~ take to ~~demonstrate they should be treated~~ as ~~an adult. This would include~~ basic reading and math ~~proficiency~~, the ability to ~~wisely handle money~~, online ~~and emotional~~ intelligence, ~~and some~~ practical ~~knowledge, such as~~ taking care of a pet ~~or changing a tire~~, ~~etc~~.		** ''Citizens'' take the ''Emancipation Test'' when they are ready to 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.
	* '''''Embassy'''''		* '''''Embassy'''''
	* '''''Embassy Unit'''''		* '''''Embassy Unit'''''

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	** Most elections within a ''Branch'' allow all ''Government Personnel'' of that ''Branch'' to vote, whether they have passed the ''Empathy Test'' or not. But if the iteration of Liminal State requires the passing of the ''Empathy Test'' to vote and a ''Branch'' election explicitly specifies ''Eligible Voters'', that means that that election is restricted to only those personnel within that ''Branch'' that have passed the ''Empathy Test.''		** Most elections within a ''Branch'' allow all ''Government Personnel'' of that ''Branch'' to vote, whether they have passed the ''Empathy Test'' or not. But if the iteration of Liminal State requires the passing of the ''Empathy Test'' to vote and a ''Branch'' election explicitly specifies ''Eligible Voters'', that means that that election is restricted to only those personnel within that ''Branch'' that have passed the ''Empathy Test.''
	* '''Emancipated Citizens'''		* '''Emancipated Citizens'''
	** ''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults, including complete bodily autonomy. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take ~~a test~~ when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.		** ''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults, including complete bodily autonomy. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take an ''Emancipation Test'' when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.
			* '''Emancipation Test'''
			** The test that ''Citizens'' would take to demonstrate they should be treated as an adult. This would include basic reading and math proficiency, the ability to wisely handle money, online and emotional intelligence, and some practical knowledge, such as taking care of a pet or changing a tire, etc.
	* '''''Embassy'''''		* '''''Embassy'''''
	* '''''Embassy Unit'''''		* '''''Embassy Unit'''''
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	* '''Leadership Group'''		* '''Leadership Group'''
	** This is a general term for the different leadership groups that include ''Branch Officials'', ''Delegate Teams'', ''Department Heads'', ''Embassy Units'', and the ''Executive Group.'' These groups are comprised of three or five members.		** This is a general term for the different leadership groups that include ''Branch Officials'', ''Delegate Teams'', ''Department Heads'', ''Embassy Units'', and the ''Executive Group.'' These groups are comprised of three or five members.
			* '''Neighborhood'''
			** A thought experiment used by the Liminal State to describe complex situations in a simple way, while using the idea of a neighborhood community and those interactions as a model.
	* '''No-Confidence Vote'''		* '''No-Confidence Vote'''
	** A vote that subordinates or subordinate ''Leadership Groups'' use to remove superior ''Leadership Group'' members, following an official process.		** A vote that subordinates or subordinate ''Leadership Groups'' use to remove superior ''Leadership Group'' members, following an official process.

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	* '''Alternate'''		* '''Alternate'''
	** All ''Leadership Groups'', with the exception of ''~~Departements~~'', have a backup in case one official member should be removed. The ''Alternate'' serves for ~~five~~ 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 should be removed. The ''Alternate'' serves for four years until the next ''Election Cycle'' when a new ''Alternate'' is picked.
	* '''''Ambassadors'''''		* '''''Ambassadors'''''
	* '''''Appointed Personnel'''''		* '''''Appointed Personnel'''''
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	** ''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. They can also be created as ''Independent Departments'', meaning they are guided by their mission and expertise alone, not by ''Branch Officials''.		** ''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. They can also be created as ''Independent Departments'', meaning they are guided by their mission and expertise alone, not by ''Branch Officials''.
	** Enforcement Agencies are special ''Independent Departments'' within every ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches.''		** Enforcement Agencies are special ''Independent Departments'' within every ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches.''
	** Each ''Department'' is directed by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected by the ''Government Personnel'' within that ''Department'' and come from within that ''Department'', unless it's a ''Temporary Department'', in which case the ''Branch Officials'' select the three ''Department Heads'' from within the ''Branch'' using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'', using ''Year 0 Rules'' to fill the seats.		** Each ''Department'' is directed by three ''Department Heads.''
	* '''Department Heads'''		* '''Department Heads'''
	** The three leaders of a ''Department'', each serves a 12 year term, staggered every four years.		** The three leaders of a ''Department'', each serves a 12 year term, staggered every four years.
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	** This refers to those with with a direct and demonstrable interest in a specific issue.		** This refers to those with with a direct and demonstrable interest in a specific issue.
	* '''Temporary Department'''		* '''Temporary Department'''
			** Anytime there is a special situation or a special project that requires the effort of a new full ''Department'', the ''Branch Officials'' may create a ''Temporary Department'' to serve until a project is completed or for a specific amount of time. The ''Department Heads'' of ''Temporary Departments'' are initially selected by the ''Branch Officials'' using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'' and ''Year 0 Rules'' to place the qualified and willing candidates into the appropriate seat, with the initial amount of time served being truncated to match the regular ''Election Cycle''. After instantiation, the initial ''Department Heads'' will be individually replaced like normal with each new ''Election Cycle'' .
	* '''Temporary Employees'''		* '''Temporary Employees'''
	** ''Temporary Employees'' are those specifically hired to help with ''Special projects'', ''Temporary Departments'', and certain other tasks or situations within the Liminal State that may require outside staffing for a limited amount of time. ''Temporary Employees'' are categorized as ''Contract Workers'' and are not considered ''Government Personnel''.		** ''Temporary Employees'' are those specifically hired to help with ''Special projects'', ''Temporary Departments'', and certain other tasks or situations within the Liminal State that may require outside staffing for a limited amount of time. ''Temporary Employees'' are categorized as ''Contract Workers'' and are not considered ''Government Personnel''.
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	** Any issue or law before the voters is considered a ''Voter Decision'', and all ''Eligible Voters'' within the ''Political Boundary'' of that election are eligible to vote.		** Any issue or law before the voters is considered a ''Voter Decision'', and all ''Eligible Voters'' within the ''Political Boundary'' of that election are eligible to vote.
	* '''Year 0 Rules'''		* '''Year 0 Rules'''
			** Special election rules used to replace multiple seats in a ''Leadership Group'' as if starting at year 0 and having to fill all at once. Instead of the top candidate filling a seat vacated by a senior member, the ''Year 0 Rules'' seat the winning candidates as they are ranked using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'', where the top winner fills the junior seat and serves a full term, but is considered the senior member, with the next filling the next seat, with an abbreviated term and considered the middle member, and the third winner filling the last seat and only serving until the next ''Election Cycle'' while being considered the junior member.
			** Using this method, several seats and an ''Alternative'' can be selected in a single election, with specific rules used to determine where each winning candidate sits and their seniority, depending on their rank in the vote.

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

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	** All ''Emancipated Citizens'' that work directly for a ''Branch'', excluding ''Contract Workers,'' are considered ''Branch Members.'' All ''Permanent Hires'' that have completed the ''Probationary Employee'' stage can vote in ''Branch Elections.''		** All ''Emancipated Citizens'' that work directly for a ''Branch'', excluding ''Contract Workers,'' are considered ''Branch Members.'' All ''Permanent Hires'' that have completed the ''Probationary Employee'' stage can vote in ''Branch Elections.''
	* '''Branch Officials'''		* '''Branch Officials'''
	** Every ''Branch'', whether ''Intrinsic'' or ''Lateral'', is headed up by the three ''Branch Officials'', each who serve ~~staggered 15~~ year terms. They guide their ''Branch'' using a majority vote among the three, and these officials are elected into their positions by the ''Branch Members'' themselves.		** Every ''Branch'', whether ''Intrinsic'' or ''Lateral'', is headed up by the three ''Branch Officials'', each who serve 12 year terms, staggered every four years. They guide their ''Branch'' using a majority vote among the three, and these officials are elected into their positions by the ''Branch Members'' themselves.
	* '''Branch Primary Election'''		* '''Branch Primary Election'''
	** A special election within a ''Branch'' to select that ''Branch's'' candidate for the position of a new ''Executive Group'' member. Only ''Branch Members'' are permitted to vote in this election and it is held no less than one year prior to the ''General Election''.		** A special election within a ''Branch'' to select that ''Branch's'' candidate for the position of a new ''Executive Group'' member. Only ''Branch Members'' are permitted to vote in this election and it is held no less than one year prior to the ''General Election''.
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	** ''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. They can also be created as ''Independent Departments'', meaning they are guided by their mission and expertise alone, not by ''Branch Officials''.		** ''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. They can also be created as ''Independent Departments'', meaning they are guided by their mission and expertise alone, not by ''Branch Officials''.
	** Enforcement Agencies are special ''Independent Departments'' within every ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches.''		** Enforcement Agencies are special ''Independent Departments'' within every ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches.''
	** Each Department~~, regardless of type,~~ is directed by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected by the ''Government Personnel'' within that ''Department'' and come from that ''Department.''		** Each ''Department'' is directed by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected by the ''Government Personnel'' within that ''Department'' and come from within that ''Department'', unless it's a ''Temporary Department'', in which case the ''Branch Officials'' select the three ''Department Heads'' from within the ''Branch'' using ''Proportional-Rank Choice Voting'', using ''Year 0 Rules'' to fill the seats.
	* '''Department Heads'''		* '''Department Heads'''
	** The three leaders of a ''Department'', each serves a 15 year term, staggered every ~~five~~ years.		** The three leaders of a ''Department'', each serves a 12 year term, staggered every four years.
	* '''Direct Hires'''
	* '''''Elected Personnel'''''		* '''''Elected Personnel'''''
	* '''Election Cycle'''		* '''Election Cycle'''
	** The ~~five~~ year period between elections. ''Leadership Teams'' are elected on a ~~five~~ year cycle, and within ~~five~~ years all the different ''Leadership Teams'' will have had the senior member depart, a new junior member join, and a new ''Alternate'' selected. The ''Election Cycle'' of of each ''Leadership Team'' also happens in different years, allowing for natural upper movement of the best.		** The four year period between elections. ''Leadership Teams'' are elected on a four year cycle, and within four years all the different ''Leadership Teams'' will have had the senior member depart, a new junior member join, and a new ''Alternate'' selected (if applicable). The ''Election Cycle'' of of each ''Leadership Team'' also happens in different years, allowing for natural upper movement of the best.
	* '''Eligible Voters'''		* '''Eligible Voters'''
	** This is the group of people within the Liminal State that have the right to vote. In the case where the Liminal State uses the ''Empathy Test'', ''Eligible Voters'' only include those that have passed the ''Empathy Test''.		** This is the group of people within the Liminal State that have the right to vote. In the case where the Liminal State uses the ''Empathy Test'', ''Eligible Voters'' only include those that have passed the ''Empathy Test''.
	** Most elections within a ''Branch'' allow all ''Government Personnel'' of that ''Branch'' to vote, whether they have passed the ''Empathy Test'' or not. But if a ''Branch'' election explicitly specifies ''Eligible Voters'', that means that that election is restricted to only those personnel within that ''Branch'' that have passed the ''Empathy Test.''		** Most elections within a ''Branch'' allow all ''Government Personnel'' of that ''Branch'' to vote, whether they have passed the ''Empathy Test'' or not. But if the iteration of Liminal State requires the passing of the ''Empathy Test'' to vote and a ''Branch'' election explicitly specifies ''Eligible Voters'', that means that that election is restricted to only those personnel within that ''Branch'' that have passed the ''Empathy Test.''
	* '''Emancipated Citizens'''		* '''Emancipated Citizens'''
	** ''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults, including complete bodily autonomy. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take a test when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.		** ''Emancipated Citizens'' are the group that we would currently call adults, and they would have all the rights and freedoms afforded adults, including complete bodily autonomy. Instead of an arbitrary age used to define an adult, ''Citizens'' of the Liminal State would take a test when they are ready to demonstrate their ability to make adult decisions and handle adult responsibilities.
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	* '''''Embassy Unit'''''		* '''''Embassy Unit'''''
	* '''Empathy Test'''		* '''Empathy Test'''
	** The test that ''Emancipated Citizens'' can take every ~~five~~ years, which allows the top 80% most empathetic the privilege of voting.		** The test that ''Emancipated Citizens'' can take every four years, which allows the top 80% most empathetic the privilege of voting.
	* '''Employable Citizens'''		* '''Employable Citizens'''
	** This group of people includes all who have become ''Emancipated Citizens'' or have passed an ''Employment Screening.''		** This group of people includes all who have become ''Emancipated Citizens'' or have passed an ''Employment Screening.''
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	** A specialized ''Department'' that every ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches'' have to investigate and enforce the laws and regulations pertaining to the expertise of that ''Branch''. Some ''Branches'' may have more than one.		** A specialized ''Department'' that every ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches'' have to investigate and enforce the laws and regulations pertaining to the expertise of that ''Branch''. Some ''Branches'' may have more than one.
	* '''Executive Group'''		* '''Executive Group'''
	** A five-member group that directs the Liminal State as a whole, elected into their positions by the ''Eligible Voters'' for 25 year terms, staggered every ~~five~~ years, which all have demonstrable expertise and leadership abilities within the Liminal State.		** A five-member group that directs the Liminal State as a whole, elected into their positions by the ''Eligible Voters'' for 20 year terms, staggered every four years, which all have demonstrable expertise and leadership abilities within the Liminal State.
	* '''For Cause'''		* '''For Cause'''
	** Any one of the valid reasons for removing ''Government Personnel'', including criminal activity, improper use of position, profiting from office, unlawful outside income, etc.		** Any one of the valid reasons for removing ''Government Personnel'', including criminal activity, improper use of position, profiting from office, unlawful outside income, etc.
	* '''General Elections'''		* '''General Elections'''
	** The election held every ~~five~~ years where the ''Eligible Voters'' decide the next ''Executive Group'' member and to 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.''
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	** 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''.
	* '''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''.
	* '''Leadership Group'''		* '''Leadership Group'''
	** This is a general term for the different leadership groups that include ''Branch Officials'', ''Delegate Teams'', ''Department Heads'', ''Embassy Units'', and the ''Executive Group.'' These groups are comprised of three or five members.		** This is a general term for the different leadership groups that include ''Branch Officials'', ''Delegate Teams'', ''Department Heads'', ''Embassy Units'', and the ''Executive Group.'' These groups are comprised of three or five members.
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	** There are times when Liminal State ''Government Personnel'' must provide justifications or supporting factors and documentation concerning a decision for the ''Record''. The action of inputting this information into the Liminal State official database is to ''Record'', and that information then becomes a ''Record''.		** There are times when Liminal State ''Government Personnel'' must provide justifications or supporting factors and documentation concerning a decision for the ''Record''. The action of inputting this information into the Liminal State official database is to ''Record'', and that information then becomes a ''Record''.
	* '''Removal Paths'''		* '''Removal Paths'''
	** Any one of the various ways that ~~elected officials~~ 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'''''
	* '''Sentient Life/Being'''		* '''Sentient Life/Being'''
	** All self-aware and intelligent individuals that extol empathy, patience, wisdom, and non-violence. This currently only includes humans, but in the future may include self-aware general A.I, other intelligent 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. This currently only includes humans, but in the future may include self-aware general A.I, other intelligent 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''.
	* '''Special Projects'''		* '''Special Projects'''
	** Every ''Executive Group'' member is elected on their leadership abilities, expertise, and two or three ''Special Projects'' that they wish to complete during their 25 year term. These should be projects that are within the expertise of that candidate, important to the candidate and the people, is possible to complete within the 25 year term, and is likely to not be accomplished unless spearheaded by an ''Executive Group'' member.		** Every ''Executive Group'' member is elected on their leadership abilities, expertise, and two or three ''Special Projects'' that they wish to complete during their 20 year term. These should be projects that are within the expertise of that candidate, important to the candidate and the people, is possible to complete within the 20 year term, and is likely to not be accomplished unless spearheaded by an ''Executive Group'' member.
	* '''Standing'''		* '''Standing'''
	** This refers to those with with a direct and demonstrable interest in a specific issue.		** This refers to those with with a direct and demonstrable interest in a specific issue.

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	** Every ''Branch'', whether ''Intrinsic'' or ''Lateral'', is headed up by the three ''Top Branch Officials'', each who serve staggered 15 year terms. They guide their ''Branch'' using a majority vote among the three, and these officials are elected into their positions by the ''Branch Members'' themselves.		** Every ''Branch'', whether ''Intrinsic'' or ''Lateral'', is headed up by the three ''Top Branch Officials'', each who serve staggered 15 year terms. They guide their ''Branch'' using a majority vote among the three, and these officials are elected into their positions by the ''Branch Members'' themselves.
	* '''Voter Decision'''		* '''Voter Decision'''
	** Any issue or law before the voters is considered a ''Voter Decision'', and all ''Voters'' within the ''Political Boundary'' of that election are eligible to vote.		** Any issue or law before the voters is considered a ''Voter Decision'', and all ''Eligible Voters'' within the ''Political Boundary'' of that election are eligible to vote.
	* '''Voters'''
	** ''Voters'' are the ''Emancipated Citizens'' with the ability to vote in general. The preferred mechanism used by the Liminal State is to allow the most empathetic the privilege of voting. They gain this extra right by being in top 80% after taking the ''Empathy Test.''
	* '''Year 0 Rules'''		* '''Year 0 Rules'''

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	* '''Branch Primary Election'''		* '''Branch Primary Election'''
	** A special election within a ''Branch'' to select that ''Branch's'' candidate for the position of a new ''Executive Group'' member. Only ''Branch Members'' are permitted to vote in this election and it is held no less than one year prior to the ''General Election''.		** A special election within a ''Branch'' to select that ''Branch's'' candidate for the position of a new ''Executive Group'' member. Only ''Branch Members'' are permitted to vote in this election and it is held no less than one year prior to the ''General Election''.
			* '''Briefs'''
			** The ''Top Branch Officials'' are tasked with keeping the ''Executive Group'' apprised of all the important events transpiring within their ''Branch,'' and do this by providing regular ''Briefs''. Through practical experience the frequency and depth should be determined and codified, even if this turns out to be different between different ''Branches''.
	* '''Charging Departments'''		* '''Charging Departments'''
	** In the unique situation where at least two ''Departments'' within a ''Branch'' are unhappy with the leadership of their ''Top Branch Officials'', they may call for a ''No-Confidence Vote'', in which those ''Departments'' heading up this effort are referred to ''Charging Departments''.		** In the unique situation where at least two ''Departments'' within a ''Branch'' are unhappy with the leadership of their ''Top Branch Officials'', they may call for a ''No-Confidence Vote'', in which those ''Departments'' heading up this effort are referred to ''Charging Departments''.

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	* '''Alternate'''		* '''Alternate'''
	** All ''Leadership Groups'' have a backup in case one official member should be removed. The ''Alternate'' serves for five years until the next ''Election Cycle'' when a new ''Alternate'' is picked.		** All ''Leadership Groups'', with the exception of ''Departements'', have a backup in case one official member should be removed. The ''Alternate'' serves for five years until the next ''Election Cycle'' when a new ''Alternate'' is picked.
	* '''Ambassadors'''		* '''Ambassadors'''
	* '''Appointed Personnel'''		* '''Appointed Personnel'''
	* '''Aggregated Vote'''		* '''Aggregated Vote'''
	** This is a standard voting process to determine simple majority ~~votes~~ among a collection of ~~leadership groups~~, where each group first votes and then that result equals one vote towards the final tally.		** This is a standard voting process to determine simple majority among a collection of ''Leadership Groups'', where each group first votes and then that result equals one vote towards the final tally.
	For example, if Group A votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group B votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group C votes (no, no, no) = NO, then the final vote is YES.		For example, if Group A votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group B votes (yes, no, yes) = YES, and Group C votes (no, no, no) = NO, then the final vote is YES.

	This method of tabulation is critical because if the total votes had been simply tabulated, it would have resulted in 4 votes for yes and 5 votes for no, with the final vote being NO, which is not accurate.		This method of tabulation is critical because if the total votes had been simply tabulated, it would have resulted in 4 votes for yes and 5 votes for no, with the final vote being NO, which is not accurate.
	* '''Branch'''		* '''Branch'''
	** The functional divisions of those specialized areas of expertise required for the functioning of a government, each lead by ~~a group of~~ three that have risen up from within the ranks of that ''Branch'', and overtly guided by the ''Executive Group''. Their singular purpose is 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.		** The functional divisions of those specialized areas of expertise required for the functioning of a government, each lead by three ''Top Branch Officials'' that have risen up from within the ranks of that ''Branch'', and overtly guided by the ''Executive Group''. Their singular purpose is 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.
	* '''Branch Members'''		* '''Branch Members'''
	** All ''Emancipated Citizens'' that work directly for a ''Branch'', excluding ''Contract Workers,'' are considered ''Branch Members.'' All ''Permanent Hires'' that have completed the ''Probationary Employee'' stage can vote in ''Branch Elections.''		** All ''Emancipated Citizens'' that work directly for a ''Branch'', excluding ''Contract Workers,'' are considered ''Branch Members.'' All ''Permanent Hires'' that have completed the ''Probationary Employee'' stage can vote in ''Branch Elections.''
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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 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 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'''''
	* '''Defense Branch'''		* '''Defense Branch'''
	** A specialized ''Intrinsic Branch'' that manages the defense above and at the ~~border~~ of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the state. All the different military arms, ~~such as~~ the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy within the US are guided by the ''Defense Branch'', and are prohibited by law from being used as any kind of police force within the Liminal State or operating internationally. The technology used by the ''Defense Branch'' will always work towards perfecting non-lethal means of defense and disengagement. This is a critical and required ''Branch'' in the Liminal State.		** A specialized ''Intrinsic Branch'' that manages the defense above the Liminal State and at the borders of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the state.
			** All the different military arms, for example the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy within the US, are guided by the ''Defense Branch'', and are prohibited by law from being used as any kind of police force within the Liminal State or operating internationally.
			** The technology used by the ''Defense Branch'' will always work towards perfecting non-lethal means of defense and disengagement. This is a critical and required ''Branch'' in the Liminal State.
	* '''Delegate Team'''		* '''Delegate Team'''
	** A group of three selected by the ''Top Branch Officials'' of an ''Intrinsic Branch'' to represent their interests to a ''Lateral Branch''.		** A group of three selected by the ''Top Branch Officials'' of an ''Intrinsic Branch'' from within that ''Branch'' to represent their interests to a ''Lateral Branch''.
	* '''Delegate Vote Method'''		* '''Delegate Vote Method'''
	** In ''Lateral Branch'' votes, the ''Delegate Teams'' from each associated ''Intrinsic Branch'' and the ''Top Branch Officials'' of that ''Lateral Branch'' all vote using the ''Aggregate Vote Method''.		** In ''Lateral Branch'' votes, the ''Delegate Teams'' from each associated ''Intrinsic Branch'' and the ''Top Branch Officials'' of that ''Lateral Branch'' all vote on decisions using the ''Aggregate Vote Method''.
	* '''Demonstrable Cause'''		* '''Demonstrable Cause'''
	* '''Departments'''		* '''Departments'''
			** ''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. They can also be created as ''Independent Departments'', meaning they are guided by their mission and expertise alone, not by ''Top Branch Officials''.
			** Enforcement Agencies are special ''Independent Departments'' within every Intrinsic Branch and some Lateral Branches.
			** Each Department, regardless of type, is directed by three ''Department Heads'', which are elected by the ''Government Personnel'' within that ''Department'' and come from that ''Department.''
	* '''Department Heads'''		* '''Department Heads'''
	** The three leaders of a ''Department'', each serves a 15 year term, staggered every five years.		** The three leaders of a ''Department'', each serves a 15 year term, staggered every five years.
	* '''Direct Hires'''		* '''Direct Hires'''
	* '''Elected Personnel'''		* '''''Elected Personnel'''''
	* '''Election Cycle'''		* '''Election Cycle'''
	** The five year period between elections. ''Leadership Teams'' are elected on a five year cycle, and within five years all the different ''Leadership Teams'' will have had the senior member depart, a new junior member join, and a new ''Alternate'' selected. The ''Election Cycle'' of of each ''Leadership Team'' also happens in different years, allowing for natural upper movement of the best.		** The five year period between elections. ''Leadership Teams'' are elected on a five year cycle, and within five years all the different ''Leadership Teams'' will have had the senior member depart, a new junior member join, and a new ''Alternate'' selected. The ''Election Cycle'' of of each ''Leadership Team'' also happens in different years, allowing for natural upper movement of the best.
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	** A specialized test that anyone who has yet to become an ''Emancipated Citizen'' can take to be allowed to work. This screening wouldn't test job-related skills, but rather ensures the individual is capable of performing the eventual tasks required and meet other minimum conditions. This group would mostly include young adults, the mentally disabled, and ''Temporary Citizens''.		** A specialized test that anyone who has yet to become an ''Emancipated Citizen'' can take to be allowed to work. This screening wouldn't test job-related skills, but rather ensures the individual is capable of performing the eventual tasks required and meet other minimum conditions. This group would mostly include young adults, the mentally disabled, and ''Temporary Citizens''.
	* '''Enforcement Agency'''		* '''Enforcement Agency'''
	** A specialized ''Department'' that every ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches'' have to investigate and enforce the laws and regulations pertaining to the expertise of that ''Branch''.		** A specialized ''Department'' that every ''Intrinsic Branch'' and some ''Lateral Branches'' have to investigate and enforce the laws and regulations pertaining to the expertise of that ''Branch''. Some ''Branches'' may have more than one.
	* '''Executive Group'''		* '''Executive Group'''
	** A five-member group that directs the Liminal State as a whole, elected into their positions by the ''Voters'' for staggered 25 year terms, which all have demonstrable expertise and leadership abilities within the Liminal State.		** A five-member group that directs the Liminal State as a whole, elected into their positions by the ''Voters'' for staggered 25 year terms, which all have demonstrable expertise and leadership abilities within the Liminal State.
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	** Any one of the valid reasons for removing ''Government Personnel'', including criminal activity, improper use of position, profiting from office, unlawful outside income, etc.		** Any one of the valid reasons for removing ''Government Personnel'', including criminal activity, improper use of position, profiting from office, unlawful outside income, etc.
	* '''General Elections'''		* '''General Elections'''
			** These are the elections held every five years to decide the next ''Executive Group'' member and to vote on the decisions facing the ''Voters''.
	* '''Global Justice Branch Vote'''		* '''Global Justice Branch Vote'''
	** The ''Justice Branch'' is special in that all ''Eligible Voters'' that work within the ''Justice Branch'' vote on the big decisions facing the Liminal State.		** The ''Justice Branch'' is special in that all ''Eligible Voters'' that work within the ''Justice Branch'' vote on the big decisions facing the Liminal State.
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	** 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.
	* '''Leadership Group'''		* '''Leadership Group'''
	** This is a general term for the ~~top level~~ leadership ~~teams of~~ ''~~Branches~~'', ''~~Delegates~~'', ''~~Departments~~'', ''~~Embassies~~'', and the ''Executive Group.'' These ~~teams~~ are comprised of three or five members.		** This is a general term for the different leadership groups that include ''Top'' ''Branch Officials'', ''Delegate Teams'', ''Department Heads'', ''Embassy Units'', and the ''Executive Group.'' These groups are comprised of three or five members.
	* '''No-Confidence Vote'''		* '''No-Confidence Vote'''
	** A vote that subordinates or subordinate ''Leadership Groups'' use to remove superior ''Leadership Group'' members, following an official process.		** A vote that subordinates or subordinate ''Leadership Groups'' use to remove superior ''Leadership Group'' members, following an official process.