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Mr Fox at 20:02, 1 August 2026

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

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

Mr Fox at 20:37, 31 July 2026

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

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

	=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===		=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===
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	=== '''Practical Example''' ===		=== '''Practical Example''' ===
	For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a ''Lateral Branch'', consider the intersection of interests between the Defense and Justice ~~Branches~~. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice ''Lateral Branch'' and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc. A decision before this ''Lateral Branch'' might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Defense Branch'' would likely not vote in favor of this action, but ~~even~~ if they did the ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Justice Branch'' would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the ''Top Branch Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch''.		For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a ''Lateral Branch'', consider the intersection of interests between the ''Defense Branch'' and ''Justice Branch''. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice ''Lateral Branch'' and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc.
			A decision before this ''Lateral Branch'' might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Defense Branch'' would likely not vote in favor of this action, but hypothetically if they did the ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Justice Branch'' would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the ''Top Branch Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch''.

	=== '''Reality and Purpose''' ===		=== '''Reality and Purpose''' ===
	Due to this structure there will be many more ''Lateral Branches'' than ''Intrinsic Branches'', which means the ''Intrinsic Branches'' make decisions on those issues or regulations that fall specifically into their area of expertise, with all decisions and regulations on the fringes being decided in cooperation with the ''Lateral Branches''.		Due to this structure there will be many more ''Lateral Branches'' than ''Intrinsic Branches'', which means the ''Intrinsic Branches'' make decisions on those issues or regulations that fall specifically into their area of expertise, with all decisions and regulations on the fringes being decided in cooperation with the ''Lateral Branches''.

	The purpose of this structure is to provide independence to each ''Branch'' to make the best choices using their unique expertise, while forcing the tangential decisions to go through ''Lateral Branches'', which check each ''Intrinsic Branch's'' power against the mutual interest of other ''Intrinsic Branches'' and the combined expertise of that ''Lateral Branch''. This puts the decision making into the hands of those experts best equipped to make tough decisions based on complicated matters, which is the ~~majority~~ of government work.		The purpose of this structure is to provide independence to each ''Branch'' to make the best choices using their unique expertise, while forcing the tangential decisions to go through ''Lateral Branches'', which check each ''Intrinsic Branch's'' power against the mutual interest of other ''Intrinsic Branches'' and the combined expertise of that ''Lateral Branch''. This puts the decision making into the hands of those experts best equipped to make tough decisions based on complicated matters, which is the definition of government work.

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Mr Fox at 01:01, 31 July 2026

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	=== '''Reality and Purpose''' ===		=== '''Reality and Purpose''' ===
	~~Because of~~ this structure, there will be many more ''Lateral Branches'' than ''Intrinsic Branches'', which means the ''Intrinsic Branches'' make decisions on those issues or regulations that fall specifically into their area of expertise, with all decisions and regulations on the fringes being decided in cooperation with the ''Lateral Branches''.		Due to this structure there will be many more ''Lateral Branches'' than ''Intrinsic Branches'', which means the ''Intrinsic Branches'' make decisions on those issues or regulations that fall specifically into their area of expertise, with all decisions and regulations on the fringes being decided in cooperation with the ''Lateral Branches''.

	The purpose of this structure is to provide independence to each ''Branch'' to make the best choices using their unique expertise, while forcing the tangential decisions to go through ''Lateral Branches'', which check each ''Intrinsic Branch's'' power against the mutual interest of other ''Intrinsic Branches'' and the expertise of that ''Lateral Branch''. This puts the decision making into the hands of those experts best equipped to make tough decisions based on complicated matters, which is the majority of government work.		The purpose of this structure is to provide independence to each ''Branch'' to make the best choices using their unique expertise, while forcing the tangential decisions to go through ''Lateral Branches'', which check each ''Intrinsic Branch's'' power against the mutual interest of other ''Intrinsic Branches'' and the combined expertise of that ''Lateral Branch''. This puts the decision making into the hands of those experts best equipped to make tough decisions based on complicated matters, which is the majority of government work.

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Mr Fox at 00:36, 31 July 2026

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	=== '''Practical Example''' ===		=== '''Practical Example''' ===
	For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a ''Lateral Branch'', consider the intersection of interests between the Defense and Justice Branches. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice Lateral Branch and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc. A decision ~~for~~ this ''Lateral Branch'' might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The ~~three delegates~~ from the Defense Branch would likely not vote in favor of this action, but even if they did the ''Justice Branch'' ~~delegates~~ would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the ''Top ~~Three~~ Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch''.		For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a ''Lateral Branch'', consider the intersection of interests between the Defense and Justice Branches. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice ''Lateral Branch'' and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc. A decision before this ''Lateral Branch'' might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Defense Branch'' would likely not vote in favor of this action, but even if they did the ''Delegate Team'' from the ''Justice Branch'' would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the ''Top Branch Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch''.

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

Mr Fox at 00:22, 31 July 2026

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

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

	=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===		=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===

Mr Fox at 00:20, 31 July 2026

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

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

	=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===		=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===

Mr Fox at 00:03, 31 July 2026

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

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

	=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===		=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===

Mr Fox at 22:59, 29 July 2026

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	=== '''Summary''' ===		=== '''Summary''' ===
	~~For issues and regulations that overlap with another Intrinsic Branch~~'~~s expertise, both branches work through a~~ Lateral ~~Branch, whose personnel are experts in~~ the ~~area where the jurisdictions~~ of ~~these~~ two Intrinsic Branches ~~intersect~~.		''Lateral Branches'' serve at the intersection of two ''Intrinsic Branches'', staffed by the experts with knowledge and experience in both areas of jurisdiction.

	Each Lateral Branch procedurally functions like any other ~~branch~~, with the addition that each Intrinsic Branch appoints three ~~delegates~~ to represent their interests to the Lateral Branch. Decisions made by the Lateral Branch for those issues intersecting under the Lateral Branch's jurisdiction are decided by a vote among the three ~~delegates~~ from each of the two ~~groups~~ represented Intrinsic Branches and the Top ~~Three~~ Officials of the Lateral Branch itself.		Each ''Lateral Branch'' procedurally functions like any other ''Branch'', with the addition that each ''Intrinsic Branch'' appoints three ''Delegates'' to represent their interests to the ''Lateral Branch''. Decisions made by the ''Lateral Branch'' for those issues intersecting under the ''Lateral Branch's'' jurisdiction are decided by a vote among the three ''Delegates'' from each of the two represented ''Intrinsic Branches'' and the ''Top Branch Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch'' itself.

	=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===		=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===
	Voting decisions facing the the Lateral Branch outside of day-to-day operations are ~~caculated by taking~~ the ~~majority vote among each of these three groups first, and then taking the final tally~~. Each of these groups are considered equal when voting, so that means that each group of three gets one total vote towards the ultimate decision.		Voting decisions facing the the ''Lateral Branch'' outside of day-to-day operations are calculated using the ''Aggregated Vote'' method. Each of these groups are considered equal when voting, so that means that each group of three gets one total vote towards the ultimate decision.
	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.		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.

	=== '''Practical Example''' ===		=== '''Practical Example''' ===
	For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a Lateral Branch, consider the intersection of interests between the Defense and Justice ~~branches~~. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice Lateral Branch and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc. A decision for this Lateral Branch might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The three delegates from the Defense Branch would likely not vote in favor of this action, but even if they did the Justice Branch delegates would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the Top Three Officials of the Lateral Branch.		For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a ''Lateral Branch'', consider the intersection of interests between the Defense and Justice Branches. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice Lateral Branch and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc. A decision for this ''Lateral Branch'' might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The three delegates from the Defense Branch would likely not vote in favor of this action, but even if they did the ''Justice Branch'' delegates would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the ''Top Three Officials'' of the ''Lateral Branch''.

	=== '''Reality and Purpose''' ===		=== '''Reality and Purpose''' ===
	Because of this structure, there will be many more Lateral Branches than Intrinsic Branches, which means the Intrinsic Branches make decisions on those issues or regulations that fall specifically into their area of expertise, with all decisions and regulations on the fringes being decided in cooperation with the Lateral Branches.		Because of this structure, there will be many more ''Lateral Branches'' than ''Intrinsic Branches'', which means the ''Intrinsic Branches'' make decisions on those issues or regulations that fall specifically into their area of expertise, with all decisions and regulations on the fringes being decided in cooperation with the ''Lateral Branches''.

	The purpose of this structure is to provide independence to each ~~branch~~ to make the best choices using their unique expertise, while forcing the ~~tangental~~ decisions to go through Lateral Branches, which check each Intrinsic Branch's power against the mutual interest of other Intrinsic Branches and the expertise of that Lateral Branch. This puts the decision making into the hands of those experts best equipped to make tough decisions based on complicated matters, which is the majority of government work.		The purpose of this structure is to provide independence to each ''Branch'' to make the best choices using their unique expertise, while forcing the tangential decisions to go through ''Lateral Branches'', which check each ''Intrinsic Branch's'' power against the mutual interest of other ''Intrinsic Branches'' and the expertise of that ''Lateral Branch''. This puts the decision making into the hands of those experts best equipped to make tough decisions based on complicated matters, which is the majority of government work.

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Mr Fox at 02:52, 26 July 2026

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	=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===		=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===
	Voting decisions facing the the Lateral Branch outside of day-to-day operations are caculated by taking the majority vote among each of these three groups first, and then taking the final tally. Each of these groups are considered equal when voting, so that means that each group of three gets one total vote towards the ultimate decision.		Voting decisions facing the the Lateral Branch outside of day-to-day operations are caculated by taking the majority vote among each of these three groups first, and then taking the final tally. Each of these groups are considered equal when voting, so that means that each group of three gets one total vote towards the ultimate decision.
			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.
	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.

	=== '''Practical Example''' ===		=== '''Practical Example''' ===
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	Because of this structure, there will be many more Lateral Branches than Intrinsic Branches, which means the Intrinsic Branches make decisions on those issues or regulations that fall specifically into their area of expertise, with all decisions and regulations on the fringes being decided in cooperation with the Lateral Branches.		Because of this structure, there will be many more Lateral Branches than Intrinsic Branches, which means the Intrinsic Branches make decisions on those issues or regulations that fall specifically into their area of expertise, with all decisions and regulations on the fringes being decided in cooperation with the Lateral Branches.

	The purpose of this structure is to provide independence to each branch to make the best choices using their unique expertise, while forcing the ~~majority of~~ decisions to go through Lateral Branches, which check each Intrinsic Branch's power against the mutual interest of other Intrinsic Branches and the expertise of that Lateral Branch. This puts the decision making into the hands of those experts best equipped to make tough decisions based on complicated matters, which is the majority of government work.		The purpose of this structure is to provide independence to each branch to make the best choices using their unique expertise, while forcing the tangental decisions to go through Lateral Branches, which check each Intrinsic Branch's power against the mutual interest of other Intrinsic Branches and the expertise of that Lateral Branch. This puts the decision making into the hands of those experts best equipped to make tough decisions based on complicated matters, which is the majority of government work.

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Mr Fox at 19:51, 24 July 2026

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			=== '''Summary''' ===
	For issues and regulations that overlap with another Intrinsic Branch's expertise, both branches work through a Lateral Branch, whose personnel are experts in the area where the jurisdictions of these two Intrinsic Branches intersect.		For issues and regulations that overlap with another Intrinsic Branch's expertise, both branches work through a Lateral Branch, whose personnel are experts in the area where the jurisdictions of these two Intrinsic Branches intersect.

	Each Lateral Branch procedurally functions like any other branch, with the addition that each Intrinsic Branch appoints three delegates to represent their interests to the Lateral Branch. Decisions made by the Lateral Branch are decided by a vote among the three delegates from each of the two represented Intrinsic Branches and the Top Three Officials of the Lateral Branch itself.		Each Lateral Branch procedurally functions like any other branch, with the addition that each Intrinsic Branch appoints three delegates to represent their interests to the Lateral Branch. Decisions made by the Lateral Branch for those issues intersecting under the Lateral Branch's jurisdiction are decided by a vote among the three delegates from each of the two groups represented Intrinsic Branches and the Top Three Officials of the Lateral Branch itself.

	~~Votes on all~~ decisions by the Lateral Branch are ~~tabulated~~ by taking the majority vote among each of these three groups first, and then taking the final tally. Each of these groups are considered equal when voting, so that means that each group of three gets one total vote towards the ultimate decision.		=== '''Vote Decisions''' ===
			Voting decisions facing the the Lateral Branch outside of day-to-day operations are caculated by taking the majority vote among each of these three groups first, and then taking the final tally. Each of these groups are considered equal when voting, so that means that each group of three gets one total vote towards the ultimate decision.

	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.		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.

			=== '''Practical Example''' ===
	For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a Lateral Branch, consider the intersection of interests between the Defense and Justice branches. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice Lateral Branch and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc. A decision for this Lateral Branch might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The three delegates from the Defense Branch would likely not vote in favor of this action, but even if they did the Justice Branch delegates would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the Top Three Officials of the Lateral Branch.		For a practical example of the need for and functioning of a Lateral Branch, consider the intersection of interests between the Defense and Justice branches. The intermediary would be the Defense-Justice Lateral Branch and would have experts in Liminal State and international law, as well as military procedures, procurement, etc. A decision for this Lateral Branch might be the question regarding the legality of blowing up an alleged drug runner's boat in international waters. The three delegates from the Defense Branch would likely not vote in favor of this action, but even if they did the Justice Branch delegates would not, as the action is not justifiable under Liminal State or international law. That would leave the tie-breaker up to the vote from the Top Three Officials of the Lateral Branch.

	Because of this structure, there will be many more Lateral Branches than Intrinsic Branches, which means the Intrinsic Branches ~~only~~ make decisions on those issues or regulations that fall ~~exactly and unquestionably~~ into their area of expertise, with ~~the actual majority of~~ decisions and regulations being decided in cooperation with the Lateral Branches.		=== '''Reality and Purpose''' ===
			Because of this structure, there will be many more Lateral Branches than Intrinsic Branches, which means the Intrinsic Branches make decisions on those issues or regulations that fall specifically into their area of expertise, with all decisions and regulations on the fringes being decided in cooperation with the Lateral Branches.

	The purpose of this structure is to provide independence to each branch to make the best choices using their unique expertise, while forcing the majority of decisions to go through Lateral Branches, which check each Intrinsic Branch's power against the mutual interest of other Intrinsic Branches and the expertise of that Lateral Branch. This puts the decision making into the hands of those experts best equipped to make tough decisions based on complicated matters, which is the majority of government work.		The purpose of this structure is to provide independence to each branch to make the best choices using their unique expertise, while forcing the majority of decisions to go through Lateral Branches, which check each Intrinsic Branch's power against the mutual interest of other Intrinsic Branches and the expertise of that Lateral Branch. This puts the decision making into the hands of those experts best equipped to make tough decisions based on complicated matters, which is the majority of government work.
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