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True Democracy
The Common Good democracy works like our current representative democracy, except that you can always represent yourself, if you prefer, and you can choose a new representative at any time. This is the strongest possible form of democracy.

How the Representatives work

	Each person gets one vote.
	You assign another person as your ongoing proxy (Representative). Whenever you don't vote, your Representative votes for you (The Representative's vote simply counts double). If your Representative also fails to vote, your Representative's proxy votes for all three of you.
	You are a direct "constituent" of your Representative and an indirect constituent of your Representative's proxy, etc. A popular and trusted Representative may vote on behalf of many constituents.
	Representatives having the most constituents meet, in person, to research and debate issues, as our current elected representatives do.

Take Back Your Vote

	All votes are open to participation by everyone and begin on a certain day each week.
	You may vote directly on any issue or allow your Representative to vote on your behalf.
	You may change your vote any time before the next week's voting. You may also change your Representative at any time.

Voting by Approval, with Instant Runoff

The approval method is the fairest and kindest democratic method. Issues are presented as multiple-choice questions. You grade all the options that are acceptable to you (A, B+, etc.). The most preferred acceptable option wins.