If the 7 largest national political parties are Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Constitution Party, Green Party, Socialist Party, and the Communist Party, then hypothetically the
federal legislature could contain the following percentages: 20% Republican, 20% Democratic, 15% Libertarian, 15% Constitution Party, 15% Green Party, 8% Socialist, and 7% Communist.
Indiana, for example, may have 10 federal legislative districts out of a total of 435 US federal districts. All Federal Legislators must live in the district of the state they represent.
The National Elections Committee
Under the Third Constitution, there will be a National Elections Committee whose 7 executive directors will come from the 7 largest national political parties. The National Elections Committee will guarantee that in every precinct of every county of every state that there will be impartial and professional election officials. The election officials at every poll will insure that uniform or standardized procedures of voting are established. The National Elections Committee will also verify and insure that the national political parties provide an accurate count of their actual numbers.
Equal Media Time for All Political Parties
Free television exposure will be offered to candidates of national political parties that garner at least one percent of the registered voters in the election of the President and Federal Legislators, but in the latter stages of electing a President or Federal Legislators, the presentations and debate will be limited to the 7 largest national political parties.
The Human Rights of United States Citizens
- We The People have a right to vote on any Amendments added to this Third Constitution, and we also have a right to vote every four years on whether we want a constitutional convention to create a new national constitution. It will take a 51 percent majority to start the process of having a constitutional convention, in which representatives to the Convention will be selected using a system of proportional representation.
- All individuals have freedom to speak and write about their personal, political, and spiritual beliefs. They may worship God through the religion of their choice, or they may choose ethical behavior or spiritual disciplines not based on any religion.
- Government has powers granted to it as determined by the people's democratic decision making. Government must protect the human rights of each individual. The government must also represent the collective will of the people, as it is developed through the democratic process.
- Government authorities must have probable cause to search our bodies, homes, cars, or any other property. What consenting adults do in the privacy of their homes or bedrooms that does not infringe on the property or the rights of others should not be the concern of our government. Thus, individuals have a right to privacy.
- Property owners are entitled to a generous compensation if through eminent domain the government needs to seize the property for a higher, socially justifiable purpose, such as necessary road construction, for example.
- No person shall be tried for a serious crime unless there is a Grand Jury indictment that states valid reasons for the upcoming court trial.
- No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property unless there is due process (or fair procedures) in carrying out the law.
- In all criminal cases and prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury in the district where the crime was committed.
- In all criminal cases and prosecutions, the accused must be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation.
- In all criminal cases and prosecutions, the accused has a right to a counselor who may or may not be an attorney. The accused, or a counselor of the accused, may confront (or cross examine) all witnesses testifying against him or her.
11. In all criminal cases and prosecutions, the accused may require witnesses to testify if the witnesses have important information to share in the case.
12. Unless it is a minor charge (or a misdemeanor), citizens have a right to a trial by jury. Juries may determine a person's guilt or innocence, and if a person is found guilty, the jury may determine the sentence of the accused, as advised by the judge.
13. Excessive bail shall not be required of a person, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.
14. Citizens may choose where they want to live. Citizens may also visit any country they choose, including Cuba. If they choose to move to another country, they will not be dispossessed of their personal assets by our government.
15. The US Congress shall determine uniform policies regarding a citizen's possession, use, and registration of firearms.
ARTICLE I: The Legislative Branch of the Federal Government
Section I
All federal legislative powers shall be granted to the Federal Congress of the United States, which shall be a unicameral body consisting of Federal Legislators, also called Federal Representatives. There will be 435 separate congressional districts in the 50 states of the United States, including the District of Columbia, based on equal population. Congressional Legislators will be elected based on the system of Proportional Representation. Congressional members must pass bills with at least a 51% majority.
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