Appendix 1 – General Purposes

Legislative Branch—

The purpose of the legislative branch is to define the forms of ownership rights, for the various categories of property, and establish policies for protecting such rights. Policies which violate ownership rights, or are outside of this limited purpose and are not related simply to procedural control of congress, should be vetoed by the chief executive. The legislature may over-ride such a veto by a two-thirds vote of both houses.

Judicial Branch—

The purpose of the judicial branch is to adjudicate violations and disputes that may arise in the course of conducting business. This includes punishment for policy violations and for property loss due to theft or negligence, and for enforcement of contracts and agreements. The Community Supreme Court is also responsible, as cases are brought before it, for judging the constitutionality of policies created by the legislative branch. Policies which are judged unconstitutional should be voided by the court.

Executive Branch—

The purpose of the executive branch is to protect the rights and free activities of Community Groups from abuse by others. This includes protecting them from intra-Community and extra-Community property rights violations, as well as stifling regulation by congress, and improper actions by the judicial branch.

Appendix 2 – Definitions

Groups— A formally established unit for administering the governmental functions of the Community. A Group could consist of a single Member, or a group of Members.

Constitutional System— The branch of the Community, established by this Constitution, that is responsible for defining, protecting, and adjudicating ownership rights.

Market System— A tangible but ungoverned branch of the Community that emerges spontaneously from the exchange of goods and services.

Militia— The whole body of vested Members organized and trained to handle various emergency situations. Training for the militia could include, but is not be limited to: firearms use and safety, emergency medical procedures, and disaster recovery plans.

Private Property— Any asset or thing of value, whether tangible or intangible, real or personal.

Funding System— That branch of the Community government administering the financial affairs of the Community.

Rebellion— Rebellion against the Community shall consist of, yielding up Community resources or information to outside competitors in a direct attempt to injure the Community.

Severable Offense— An offense for which, if found guilty, a Member could be discharged from the Community.

Trusted Funds— Community funds over which a Member or Group has a fiduciary responsibility to use and control for the benefit of the Community.

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