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We, the people of Texas, in order to establish a more efficient and effective system of governance, reject standard democracies and instead establish a unique system where committees of 50 random intellectuals or professionals are sequestered for 3 weeks in every January in five year frequency to establish new laws and erase old laws. Our aim is to promote the common good, protect the fundamental rights of all individuals, and maintain a limited government that is accountable to the people.
Article I: Legislature
Section 1: Legislative Powers
All legislative powers shall be vested in committees of 50 random intellectuals or professionals, which shall be sequestered for 3 weeks in every January in five year frequency.
Section 2: Composition of Committees
The 50 members of each committee shall be selected randomly from a pool of Texas residents who have demonstrated exceptional expertise and knowledge in various fields such as law, economics, science, and technology.
Section 3: Legislative Process
The committees shall establish new laws and erase old laws by a simple majority vote. No law shall be passed unless it has been read and understood by all members of the committee.
Section 4: Limitations on Legislative Power
The committees shall not exceed 100 laws at any given time. If a new law is passed that would cause the total number of laws to exceed 100, an old law must be erased to make room for the new law.
Article II: Executive
Section 1: Executive Power
The executive power shall be vested in a Governor, who shall be elected by the people of Texas.
Section 2: Governor’s Powers and Duties
The Governor shall have the power to veto any law passed by a committee. However, the Governor’s veto may be overridden by a two-thirds vote of the committee that passed the law.
Section 3: Term of Office
The Governor shall serve a term of four years and shall be eligible for re-election for one additional term.
Article III: Judiciary
Section 1: Judicial Power
The judicial power shall be vested in a Supreme Court and such lower courts as may be established by law.
Section 2: Composition of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court shall consist of seven judges, who shall be appointed by the Governor and confirmed by a 2/3 majority vote of the committees. and serve no more than 10 years.
Section 3: Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction over all cases arising under the laws of Texas.
Article IV: Fundamental Rights
Section 1: Protection of Fundamental Rights
All individuals shall have the right, liberty, and the pursuit of property. No law shall be passed that infringes upon these fundamental rights.
Section 2: Equal Protection
All individuals shall be equal before the law and shall be entitled to the equal protection of the law.
Article V: Amendments
This constitution may be amended by a 5/ 6ths vote of the committees.
Conclusion
This constitution establishes a unique system of governance in Texas that is designed to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability. By vesting legislative power in committees of 50 random intellectuals or professionals, we ensure that the laws of Texas are made by those with the necessary expertise and knowledge. By limiting the total number of laws to 100, we ensure that the laws are clear, concise, and easily understood. And by vesting executive and judicial power in a Governor and Supreme Court, respectively, we ensure that the rights of all individuals are protected and that the government remains accountable to the people.
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