a georgist rationalist constitution
we, the people of the united states, establish this constitution to secure individual liberty, mutual prosperity, and just governance through democratic principles, the rule of law, and the protection of fundamental rights.
article i — the federal structure
the united states is a federation of sovereign states, which act as independent nations in all matters except those expressly delegated to the federal government. states must maintain mutual free trade and open borders, ensuring unrestricted movement of people, goods, services, and capital. states may establish their own laws and policies, except where they contradict explicit federal mandates defined in this constitution.
the federal government is responsible only for national defense, foreign policy, dispute resolution between states, and the management of national-level institutions such as the military and courts. the federal government may not levy income, sales, corporate, or wealth taxes. its revenue comes solely from land value taxes on federally controlled lands and pigovian taxes on activities that impose externalities at a national scale. the federal government may also receive voluntary contributions from the states if necessary.
the federal government may only collect revenue sufficient to fund its limited functions. all funds raised must be used exclusively for constitutionally defined federal responsibilities.
article ii — the legislature and executive
legislative power is vested in a national assembly, whose members are elected through election by jury using score voting with a secret ballot. the assembly members serve fixed six-year terms, with staggered elections to ensure continuity. the assembly determines its own rules and procedures, and all legislative votes are conducted by secret ballot.
the assembly’s powers are strictly limited to managing defense and foreign policy administration, resolving interstate disputes, and maintaining national-level institutions. the assembly elects the prime minister, who requires majority support to govern. the assembly may remove the prime minister through a no-confidence vote with a three-fifths majority.
the prime minister is the head of government, responsible for implementing laws and overseeing administration. the prime minister appoints and dismisses ministers, subject to assembly approval.
executives serve five-year terms and may serve no more than two terms in their lifetime. emergency powers may be granted temporarily but are subject to immediate judicial and legislative review.
article iii — equal rights and liberty
all individuals are entitled to the equal protection of the law and the full enjoyment of their liberties, without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sexuality, religion, or any other arbitrary factor. all citizens are guaranteed the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, as long as they do not infringe upon the rights of others.
no person shall be held in slavery or involuntary servitude, except as a lawful penalty for a crime duly convicted or as a requirement for duly established civic duties, such as jury duty.
article iv — taxation and public finance
the only allowable taxes are pigovian taxes and land value taxes or other taxes that have no deadweight loss. all taxes must be designed to maximize efficiency and minimize distortion in economic activity.
all citizens are entitled to a universal direct cash payment, which is not means-tested in any way. the tax system will disproportionately take money from those who consume more, ensuring that equity effects are handled through the tax structure rather than through means testing of the cash payment.
the government shall not provide in-kind benefits for excludable goods. all financial assistance shall be in the form of cash payments, allowing individuals to make their own economic choices. exceptions apply only to non-excludable goods, such as military defense and core public infrastructure, where in-kind provision is necessary.
article v — amendments
amendments to this constitution may be proposed in one of two ways:
- proposal by national assembly: amendments may be proposed by a two-thirds majority of the national assembly.
- citizen petition: amendments may also be proposed through a petition signed by at least 5% of the citizens across all states. once the petition threshold is met, the proposed amendment is forwarded to a randomly selected jury of citizens, who will deliberate and vote on the matter. the jury’s decision will be final, and the amendment will be ratified or rejected based on their verdict.
the jury’s role in the amendment process is to ensure that proposals reflect the will of the people and maintain the integrity of the constitution.
