4.3. The National Constitution

The national Constitution is an extension of the Universal Constitution. It integrates it as a reference text and specifies the practical procedures for its adoption.

It defines the rules for belonging to the nation.

It organizes the exercise of Software Democracy on a national scale:

• Definition of citizenship (age, conditions).
• Definition of national institutions and their roles.
• Organization of democratic life:
  • Proposals for laws.
  • Preparation of laws.
  • Voting.
  • Execution of decisions.
• Definition of surveillance procedures and counter-powers.

It defines the rules for its functioning:

• The modalities of the drawing of lots and the appointment of representatives.
• The general rules of representativeness of the two chambers.
• Procedures for appointment to various Councils and Commissions.
• Allocation of responsibilities between state, regions, and municipalities.

It defines the rules of the national economic game:

• Functioning of the national currency.
• Rules for financing the state.
• General rules of economic life.

It defines the procedures for its own updating:

• Procedure for amending the national Constitution.
• Required voting thresholds (participation, majority)

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