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	** Those people born or graduating from ''Provisional Citizenship'' into the Liminal State.		** Those people born or graduating from ''Provisional Citizenship'' into the Liminal State.
	* '''Citizen Initiatives'''		* '''Citizen Initiatives'''
	**Even ''Emancipated'' ''Citizens'' that do not work within a ''Branch'' of the Liminal State have the ability to affect their government directly using ''Citizen Initiatives''. Any ''Emancipated Citizen'' or group of ''Emancipated Citizen'' that are able to gather 10% or more ''Citizen Signatures'' within that ''Political Boundary'' will have that issue ~~be added to the ballot within that ''Political Boundary'' for the ''General Election''~~.		**Even ''Emancipated'' ''Citizens'' that do not work within a ''Branch'' of the Liminal State have the ability to affect their government directly using ''Citizen Initiatives''. Any ''Emancipated Citizen'' or group of ''Emancipated Citizen'' that are able to gather 10% or more ''Citizen Signatures'' within that ''Political Boundary'' will have that issue addressed.
	**To ensure it meets the minimum legal threshold of the Liminal State, the initiative must first go through a ''Justice Branch Screening'' and get final approval before signatures can be gathered.		**To ensure it meets the minimum legal threshold of the Liminal State, the initiative must first go through a ''Justice Branch Screening'' and get final approval before signatures can be gathered.
	**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.		**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''.		**Any ''Emancipated Citizen'' within the ''Political Boundary'' may sign, as the initiative process does not require the approval of ''Eligible Voters''.
			**The success of a ''Citizen'' Initiative automatically places the issue on the ballot within that ''Political Boundary'' for the next election and also convenes a ''Citizen Jury''.
	* '''Citizen Jury'''		* '''Citizen Jury'''
	** A ''Citizen Jury'' is the nomenclature describing the ~~process that~~ ''Citizens'' ~~with ''Standing'' use~~ to ~~force a vote to decide~~ the ~~fate~~ of a ~~regulation enacted by a ''Branch'' or to investigate any issues that the ''Citizens'' feel are not being addressed properly.~~		** A ''Citizen Jury'' is the nomenclature describing the convening of 99 random ''Emancipated Citizens'' to investigate, analyze, ask questions, and call witnesses and experts following the success of a ''Citizen Initiative'' for the benefit of that community.
	** The same approach is used as the ''Citizen Initiative'' ~~in that signatures are collected from~~ the ~~''Emancipated Citizens''. The success~~ of that ~~effort does two things:~~		** The ''Citizen Jury'' is not limited in their investigative authority and subpoena powers to ask their own questions, request additional witnesses or experts, and debate amongst themselves and discuss with their relative communities.
	*** If the jury is convened in regards to a regulation, then the regulation being scrutinized is automatically added to the ballot for the next election so those ''Eligible Voters'' may vote to keep or end the regulation, otherwise:		** All activities of the ''Citizen Jury'' are recorded and made available to the public so the ''Eligible Voters'' within that ''Political Boundary'' can make educated decisions regarding their vote for or against the issue, law, or regulation on the next ballot.
	*** If the jury is convened in regards to an issue the ''Citizens'' believe is not being addressed within their community~~, then the jury will ultimately provide the wording used on the ballot that the ''Eligible Voters'' will be deciding in regards to the issue being investigated~~.
	*** A ''Citizen Jury'' is ~~convened, made up of 99 randomly selected ''Emancipated Citizens'' within the ''Political Boundary'' impacted by the regulation or issue.~~
	**** If a regulation is in ~~question, then the jury will hear from the experts within the ''Branch'' that enacted the regulation to present~~ their ~~reasoning and facts that justified the regulation and to hear from those ''Citizens'' against the regulation, who may provide their own reasoning, facts and expert witnesses.~~
	**** If the jury is convened regarding an issue, then the jury will have investigatory and subpoena powers to call witnesses, gather information from the Liminal State, utilize the most appropriate ''Enforcement Agency'' to investigate, etc. Their abilities to collect and study information will not be limited.
	** In both cases, the 99 random members of the ''Citizen Jury'' may ask their own questions, request additional witnesses, and debate amongst themselves ~~concerning~~ their ~~thoughts~~.
	** All activities of the ''Citizen Jury'' are recorded and made available to the public so the ''Eligible Voters'' ~~with~~ ''~~Standing~~'' can make educated decisions regarding their vote for or against the regulation ~~or issue~~ on the next ballot.
	* '''Citizen Signatures'''		* '''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.		** ''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.

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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 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''.
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	** Special election rules used to replace multiple seats in a ''Leadership Group'' as if initially starting 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.		** Special election rules used to replace multiple seats in a ''Leadership Group'' as if initially starting 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.		** 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.
			* '''Δ Coalition'''
			** The group of people responsible for developing, maintaining, and promoting the Liminal State as a better form of democracy, now and for the future.

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	** ''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''.
	* '''Voter Decision'''		* '''Voter Decision'''
	** 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 issues, laws, or candidates on the ballot before the voters are 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 initially starting 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.		** Special election rules used to replace multiple seats in a ''Leadership Group'' as if initially starting 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.

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	** 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''.
	* '''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.		** Both the ''Executive Group'' and ''Branch Officials'' 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. The ''Alternate'' may help the leadership team, at their direction, but may not do any work officially reserved for those leaders.
	* '''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.

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	** 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.		** 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 ''Emancipated Citizens'' that have taken the ''Empathy Test'' and place in the top 80%.
	** 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 are ''Eligible Voters'' or not; where the ''Empathy Test'' is used. But if the iteration of Liminal State employs the ''Empathy Test'' 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 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.
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	* '''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 maintain relationships with those foreign states.
	** Domestic ''Embassies'' are placed strategically throughout the Liminal State and house ''Delegate Teams'' from every ''Branch'' to provide direct access for the ''Citizens'' that require in-person services, including ''Justice Branch Screenings'' of ''Citizen Initiatives'', the administration of ''Emancipation Tests'' and ''Empathy Tests'', business complaints, etc.		** Domestic ''Embassies'' are placed strategically throughout the Liminal State and house ''Delegate Teams'' from every ''Branch'' to provide direct access for the ''Citizens'' that require in-person services, including ''Justice Branch Screenings'' of ''Citizen Initiatives'', the administration of ''Emancipation Tests'' and ''Empathy Tests'', business complaints, etc.
	* '''Empathy Test'''		* '''Empathy Test'''
	** ~~The~~ test that ''Emancipated Citizens'' can take every four years, which gains the top 80% most empathetic the privilege of voting.		** When employed by the Liminal State to determine voter eligibility, the test that ''Emancipated Citizens'' can take every four years, which gains 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.''
	* '''Employment Screening'''		* '''Employment Screening'''
	** 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, some people with an intellectual disabilities, and ''Provisional 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 safely performing the eventual tasks required and meet other minimum conditions. This group would mostly include young adults, some people with an intellectual disabilities, and appropriate ''Provisional 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''. 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.
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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''.
	* '''Justice Delegate Vote Method'''		* '''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.''		** 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'' to decide legality, and the resulting ''Decision Basis'' for any necessary refinement''.''
	** This is not to be confused with the ''Delegate 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 works in the area directly between the expertise of two ''Intrinsic Branches''.
	* '''Leadership Groups'''		* '''Leadership Groups'''
	** This is a general term for the different ''Leadership Groups'' that include ''Branch Officials'', ''Delegate Teams'', ''Department Heads'', ''Ambassador 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'', ''Ambassador Units'', and the ''Executive Group.'' These groups are comprised of three or five members.
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	** Any directions given by a superior to a subordinate that is expected to be followed. This could be from a ''Government Personnel'' to another ''Government Personnel'', or from ''Government Personnel'' to a ''Contract Worker'', and is required to be lawful.		** Any directions given by a superior to a subordinate that is expected to be followed. This could be from a ''Government Personnel'' to another ''Government Personnel'', or from ''Government Personnel'' to a ''Contract Worker'', and is required to be lawful.
	* '''Permanent Department'''		* '''Permanent Department'''
	** Unless otherwise instantiated, ''Departments'' are ''Permanent Departments''. This means they will always continue to exist ~~once started~~. These contrast with ''Temporary Departments,'' which are created for a specific purpose and no longer exist once that purpose has been fulfilled or a certain amount of time has ~~passed~~.		** Unless otherwise instantiated, ''Departments'' are ''Permanent Departments''. This means they will always continue to exist. These contrast with ''Temporary Departments,'' which are created for a specific purpose and no longer exist once that purpose has been fulfilled or a certain amount of time has elapsed.
	* '''Permanent Hires'''		* '''Permanent Hires'''
	** Unless specifically hired as a ''Contract Worker'', all employees of the Liminal State are ''Permanent Hires''. This means that after completing the ''Probationary Employee'' stage, they can only be removed ''For Cause''.		** Unless specifically hired as a ''Contract Worker'', all employees of the Liminal State are ''Permanent Hires''. This means that after completing the ''Probationary Employee'' stage, they can only be removed ''For Cause''.
	* '''Political Boundary'''		* '''Political Boundary'''
	** The different imaginary delineated areas within the Liminal State within which ''Eligible Voters'' ~~can make decisions~~. These might be a local community, town, city, district, state/province, or ~~even~~ national boundary ~~(when considering an international instantiation of the Liminal State)~~.		** The different imaginary delineated areas within the Liminal State within which ''Eligible Voters'' decide on the virtues of potential laws and leadership for themselves. These might be a local community, town, city, district, state/province, or national boundary.
	* '''Probationary Employee'''		* '''Probationary Employee'''
	** All ''Permanent Hires'' of the Liminal State are considered ''Probationary Employees'' during their first year, regardless of role, which allows for easier removal of problematic employees. ''Probationary Employees'' are not permitted to vote in ''Branch Elections'', even if a ''Eligible ~~Voters~~''.		** All ''Permanent Hires'' of the Liminal State are considered ''Probationary Employees'' during their first year, regardless of role, which allows for easier removal of problematic employees. ''Probationary Employees'' are not permitted to vote in ''Branch Elections'', even if an ''Eligible Voter''.
	* '''Professional Objection'''		* '''Professional Objection'''
	** A ''Professional Objection'' is a special ''Record'' filed to ask the ''Justice Branch'' to review the legality of an ''Order or Request'' made within the Liminal State. The ''Government Personnel'' or ''Contract Worker'' filing a ''Professional Objection'' are indemnified of any penalties for not following that ''Order or Request'' until the review has been completed, and the act of filing a ''Professional Objection'' is a ''Protected Action''.		** A ''Professional Objection'' is a special ''Record'' filed to ask the ''Justice Branch'' to review the legality of an ''Order or Request'' made within the Liminal State. The ''Government Personnel'' or ''Contract Worker'' filing a ''Professional Objection'' are indemnified of any penalties for not following that ''Order or Request'' until the review has been completed, and the act of filing a ''Professional Objection'' is a ''Protected Action''.
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	** In this system, also referred to as [[wikipedia:Single_transferable_vote\|Single Transferable Vote (STV)]], a person casts a single vote in the form of a ranked ballot, where candidates are optionally ordered from highest priority to lowest. At the conclusion of the initial count, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and all those that voted for this person then have their vote reassigned to the next candidate on their list. Any additional votes received by a candidate that reaches the electoral quota are also reassigned to that voter's next candidate, meaning that no votes are wasted. This mechanism is repeated over and over internally until the candidates are ranked in the most fair and logical way.		** In this system, also referred to as [[wikipedia:Single_transferable_vote\|Single Transferable Vote (STV)]], a person casts a single vote in the form of a ranked ballot, where candidates are optionally ordered from highest priority to lowest. At the conclusion of the initial count, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and all those that voted for this person then have their vote reassigned to the next candidate on their list. Any additional votes received by a candidate that reaches the electoral quota are also reassigned to that voter's next candidate, meaning that no votes are wasted. This mechanism is repeated over and over internally until the candidates are ranked in the most fair and logical way.
	* '''Protected Action'''		* '''Protected Action'''
	** ~~Anything that is~~ fundamentally protected speech or action within the Liminal State, and for which there can never be retribution, discipline, or other action, overt or covert, that would dissuade a person's desire to do that action.		** Any fundamentally protected speech or action within the Liminal State, and for which there can never be retribution, discipline, or other action, overt or covert, that would dissuade a person's desire to make that speech or do that action.
	* '''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''.

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	** 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.		** 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 in the first quarter of the year of the ''General Election''.
	* '''Briefs'''		* '''Briefs'''
	** The ''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 unique among the different ''Branches''.		** The ''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 unique among the different ''Branches''.
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	** Those people born or graduating from ''Provisional Citizenship'' into the Liminal State.		** Those people born or graduating from ''Provisional Citizenship'' into the Liminal State.
	* '''Citizen Initiatives'''		* '''Citizen Initiatives'''
	**Even ''Emancipated'' ''Citizens'' that do not work within a ''Branch'' of the Liminal State have the ability to affect their government directly using ''Citizen Initiatives''. Any ''Emancipated Citizen'' or group of ''Emancipated Citizen'' that are able to gather 10% or more ''Citizen Signatures'' within that ''Political Boundary'' will have that issue be added to the ballot of that ''Political Boundary'' for the ''General Election''.		**Even ''Emancipated'' ''Citizens'' that do not work within a ''Branch'' of the Liminal State have the ability to affect their government directly using ''Citizen Initiatives''. Any ''Emancipated Citizen'' or group of ''Emancipated Citizen'' that are able to gather 10% or more ''Citizen Signatures'' within that ''Political Boundary'' will have that issue be added to the ballot within that ''Political Boundary'' for the ''General Election''.
	**To ensure it meets the minimum legal threshold of the Liminal State, the initiative must first go through a ''Justice Branch Screening'' and get final approval before signatures can be gathered.		**To ensure it meets the minimum legal threshold of the Liminal State, the initiative must first go through a ''Justice Branch Screening'' and get final approval before signatures can be gathered.
	**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.		**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.

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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.

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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.

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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''.