Constitutional Amendments
Constitutional Amendment #11 12/02/2024
Bribery
Section 1: Title
This Act shall be known as the "Anti-Bribery in Elections Act."
Section 2: Definitions
1. Bribe: A "bribe" shall be defined as the offer, promise, or provision of any item of value, material goods, services, or compensation with the intent to influence the vote or voting behavior of an individual in an election.
2. Voter: A "voter" refers to any individual eligible and registered to participate in an election under applicable laws of the Confederation.
3. Election: An "election" shall mean any federal, state, or local election, including but not limited to general elections, primary elections, referenda, and other electoral processes where votes are cast to select public officials or decide public policy.
Section 3: Prohibition of Bribery
1. Prohibition of Bribing Voters: No individual, organization, or political entity shall offer, give, or promise to offer or give any material goods, money, favors, or services to any voter in exchange for a vote in an election.
2. Prohibition of Accepting Bribes: No voter shall accept or agree to accept any material goods, money, favors, or services in exchange for casting or refraining from casting their vote in a particular manner.
Informed Voters
Section 1: Title
This Act shall be known as the "Informed Ballot Vote Act of 2024."
Section 2: Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to ensure that voters cast ballots based on an informed understanding of the candidates' policies, platforms, and positions on key issues rather than on the basis of popularity, media influence, or non-policy-related factors.
Section 3: Definitions
1. Informed Ballot Vote: An "informed ballot vote" is a vote cast by a voter who has actively engaged with and reviewed the policy positions, stances, and platforms of candidates or referendum issues, as evidenced by the voter marking a designated "Informed Voter Check" on the ballot.
2. Informed Voter Check: The "Informed Voter Check" shall be a designated checkbox or indicator on the ballot that requires the voter to affirm, through their selection, that they have reviewed and considered the candidates' policies or positions before voting.
3. Ballot: A "ballot" refers to the official voting document used by eligible voters in elections for the purpose of casting a vote for a candidate or issue.
4. Candidate: A "candidate" refers to any individual running for office or position in any election.
5. Referendum Issue: A "referendum issue" refers to a question or proposal placed on the ballot for public vote, typically involving policy, legislation, or constitutional amendments.
Section 4: Requirement for Informed Voting
1. Informed Voter Check Requirement: In all elections, every ballot shall include a clearly marked "Informed Voter Check" that the voter must select to affirm that they have reviewed the policy platforms or positions of the candidates or referendum issues listed on the ballot.
2. Design of the "Informed Voter Check": The "Informed Voter Check" will appear on the ballot in a prominent location and shall require the voter to mark a checkbox or similar indicator to affirm that they have reviewed the policies or positions of the candidates or issues on the ballot before casting their vote. This checkbox will be accompanied by a brief statement or question such as:
◦ "I have reviewed the policy platforms or stances of the candidates/issues listed on this ballot and am casting my vote based on this knowledge."
◦ "I have considered the positions and policies of the candidates/issues on this ballot before making my selection."
3. Application to All Voting Methods: The Informed Voter Check requirement shall apply to all forms of voting, including but not limited to in-person voting, absentee voting, and online voting. For non-paper ballots (such as electronic voting), the system shall provide an equivalent checkbox or affirmation option.
Director of Elections
Section 1: Title
This Act shall be known as the "Director of Election Appointment Act of 2024."
Section 2: Definitions
1. Director of Election: The "Director of Election" shall refer to an individual appointed by the sitting President, tasked with overseeing the electoral process for the current year's elections, ensuring compliance with election laws, coordinating election-related activities, and managing election officials and resources.
2. Sitting President: The "sitting President" refers to the individual currently holding the office of President of Confederation at the time of the election year.
Section 3: Requirement for Appointment
1. Mandate for Appointment: The sitting President shall, no later than September 1, of the election year, appoint a qualified individual to the position of Director of Election for the current year's election.
2. Qualifications for Appointment: The Director of Election must meet the following qualifications: a. The individual must demonstrate a strong understanding of election laws, procedures, and standards of fairness and transparency. c. The individual must not have a direct stake in the Election (Cannot be one of the candidates in the election).
Section 4: Responsibilities of the Director of Election
The Director of Election shall be responsible for:
1. Election Oversight: Ensuring that all elections conducted during the year are in compliance with local, state, and national election laws, and are administered fairly and transparently.
2. Voter Education and Outreach: Promoting voter education and ensuring that the electorate has access to accurate, accessible information about voting procedures, candidates, and ballot measures. Will do this by using the Confederation Email to send reminders to voters.
3. Election Security: Overseeing measures to protect the election from tampering, fraud, and other forms of manipulation, and working closely with cybersecurity agencies and law enforcement to secure the election infrastructure.
4. Monitoring and Reporting: Monitoring the progress of election-related activities and providing regular reports to the President, legislative bodies, and the public on the status and integrity of the election.
5. Addressing Election Complaints and Disputes: Serving as the primary contact for resolving complaints or disputes related to the election process, and ensuring that grievances are handled swiftly and impartially.
Section 5: Term of Appointment
The Director of Election shall serve in the role for the duration of the election year, from the date of appointment until the completion of the election process, including the certification of election results. The appointment may be terminated or modified by the sitting President at any time for reasons of incapacity, misconduct, or failure to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in this Act.
Bribery
Section 1: Title
This Act shall be known as the "Anti-Bribery in Elections Act."
Section 2: Definitions
1. Bribe: A "bribe" shall be defined as the offer, promise, or provision of any item of value, material goods, services, or compensation with the intent to influence the vote or voting behavior of an individual in an election.
2. Voter: A "voter" refers to any individual eligible and registered to participate in an election under applicable laws of the Confederation.
3. Election: An "election" shall mean any federal, state, or local election, including but not limited to general elections, primary elections, referenda, and other electoral processes where votes are cast to select public officials or decide public policy.
Section 3: Prohibition of Bribery
1. Prohibition of Bribing Voters: No individual, organization, or political entity shall offer, give, or promise to offer or give any material goods, money, favors, or services to any voter in exchange for a vote in an election.
2. Prohibition of Accepting Bribes: No voter shall accept or agree to accept any material goods, money, favors, or services in exchange for casting or refraining from casting their vote in a particular manner.
Informed Voters
Section 1: Title
This Act shall be known as the "Informed Ballot Vote Act of 2024."
Section 2: Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to ensure that voters cast ballots based on an informed understanding of the candidates' policies, platforms, and positions on key issues rather than on the basis of popularity, media influence, or non-policy-related factors.
Section 3: Definitions
1. Informed Ballot Vote: An "informed ballot vote" is a vote cast by a voter who has actively engaged with and reviewed the policy positions, stances, and platforms of candidates or referendum issues, as evidenced by the voter marking a designated "Informed Voter Check" on the ballot.
2. Informed Voter Check: The "Informed Voter Check" shall be a designated checkbox or indicator on the ballot that requires the voter to affirm, through their selection, that they have reviewed and considered the candidates' policies or positions before voting.
3. Ballot: A "ballot" refers to the official voting document used by eligible voters in elections for the purpose of casting a vote for a candidate or issue.
4. Candidate: A "candidate" refers to any individual running for office or position in any election.
5. Referendum Issue: A "referendum issue" refers to a question or proposal placed on the ballot for public vote, typically involving policy, legislation, or constitutional amendments.
Section 4: Requirement for Informed Voting
1. Informed Voter Check Requirement: In all elections, every ballot shall include a clearly marked "Informed Voter Check" that the voter must select to affirm that they have reviewed the policy platforms or positions of the candidates or referendum issues listed on the ballot.
2. Design of the "Informed Voter Check": The "Informed Voter Check" will appear on the ballot in a prominent location and shall require the voter to mark a checkbox or similar indicator to affirm that they have reviewed the policies or positions of the candidates or issues on the ballot before casting their vote. This checkbox will be accompanied by a brief statement or question such as:
◦ "I have reviewed the policy platforms or stances of the candidates/issues listed on this ballot and am casting my vote based on this knowledge."
◦ "I have considered the positions and policies of the candidates/issues on this ballot before making my selection."
3. Application to All Voting Methods: The Informed Voter Check requirement shall apply to all forms of voting, including but not limited to in-person voting, absentee voting, and online voting. For non-paper ballots (such as electronic voting), the system shall provide an equivalent checkbox or affirmation option.
Director of Elections
Section 1: Title
This Act shall be known as the "Director of Election Appointment Act of 2024."
Section 2: Definitions
1. Director of Election: The "Director of Election" shall refer to an individual appointed by the sitting President, tasked with overseeing the electoral process for the current year's elections, ensuring compliance with election laws, coordinating election-related activities, and managing election officials and resources.
2. Sitting President: The "sitting President" refers to the individual currently holding the office of President of Confederation at the time of the election year.
Section 3: Requirement for Appointment
1. Mandate for Appointment: The sitting President shall, no later than September 1, of the election year, appoint a qualified individual to the position of Director of Election for the current year's election.
2. Qualifications for Appointment: The Director of Election must meet the following qualifications: a. The individual must demonstrate a strong understanding of election laws, procedures, and standards of fairness and transparency. c. The individual must not have a direct stake in the Election (Cannot be one of the candidates in the election).
Section 4: Responsibilities of the Director of Election
The Director of Election shall be responsible for:
1. Election Oversight: Ensuring that all elections conducted during the year are in compliance with local, state, and national election laws, and are administered fairly and transparently.
2. Voter Education and Outreach: Promoting voter education and ensuring that the electorate has access to accurate, accessible information about voting procedures, candidates, and ballot measures. Will do this by using the Confederation Email to send reminders to voters.
3. Election Security: Overseeing measures to protect the election from tampering, fraud, and other forms of manipulation, and working closely with cybersecurity agencies and law enforcement to secure the election infrastructure.
4. Monitoring and Reporting: Monitoring the progress of election-related activities and providing regular reports to the President, legislative bodies, and the public on the status and integrity of the election.
5. Addressing Election Complaints and Disputes: Serving as the primary contact for resolving complaints or disputes related to the election process, and ensuring that grievances are handled swiftly and impartially.
Section 5: Term of Appointment
The Director of Election shall serve in the role for the duration of the election year, from the date of appointment until the completion of the election process, including the certification of election results. The appointment may be terminated or modified by the sitting President at any time for reasons of incapacity, misconduct, or failure to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in this Act.