THE TWO REPRESENTATIVE BODIES WITH DISTINCTIVE FUNCTIONS
The idea of having two different groups in a government, each with its own job, is not new. In ancient Athens, a special group called the nomothetae was created to change important laws. This idea of separation is important for today's discussions about good governance and fair laws.
One group would be the legislative assembly, which makes laws, while the other group, the governmental assembly, carries out those laws. For these two groups to work well together, they need to be made up of different people. If both groups were elected in the same way or had a lot of overlapping members, the legislative assembly would likely just support whatever the governmental assembly wanted, which wouldn’t be effective. The legislative assembly should focus on the general ideas of what is just and right, while the governmental assembly should pay attention to the specific needs and interests of the people.
When people vote, they should aim to choose representatives who think about the public's best interests for the legislative assembly, rather than just their own specific goals. This means that voters might pick different candidates for each assembly because the skills and qualities needed for each job are different.
Elections should happen regularly to keep representatives connected to the views of the people. However, this could lead to representatives feeling pressured to follow party rules, which might weaken their independence. To avoid this issue, the legislative assembly could consist of older, more experienced individuals elected for longer terms, like fifteen years. This way, these members wouldn’t have to worry about re-election and could focus on their duties based on their own judgment, rather than party interests.
To keep the legislative assembly independent and strong, people who have served in the governmental assembly or political parties might not be allowed to join. Members can only be removed for serious wrongdoing, which allows them to focus on their work without political pressures. There could also be a group to oversee their work and ensure they are doing their jobs.
At first, it might look like the legislative assembly wouldn’t have much to do. However, they would actually create many important laws about safety, health, taxes, and how markets work. These tasks require experienced individuals capable of thoughtful decision-making. The assembly can also encourage public service and involvement, giving members the freedom to engage in important community projects without becoming overwhelmed by government power.
Additionally, there could be rules in place that would allow the governmental assembly to temporarily take over if the legislative assembly doesn’t act on an important issue in a reasonable time. This system of checks and balances is meant to create a fair and efficient government that maintains honesty and public trust.
The idea of having two different groups in a government, each with its own job, is not new. In ancient Athens, a special group called the nomothetae was created to change important laws. This idea of separation is important for today's discussions about good governance and fair laws.
One group would be the legislative assembly, which makes laws, while the other group, the governmental assembly, carries out those laws. For these two groups to work well together, they need to be made up of different people. If both groups were elected in the same way or had a lot of overlapping members, the legislative assembly would likely just support whatever the governmental assembly wanted, which wouldn’t be effective. The legislative assembly should focus on the general ideas of what is just and right, while the governmental assembly should pay attention to the specific needs and interests of the people.
When people vote, they should aim to choose representatives who think about the public's best interests for the legislative assembly, rather than just their own specific goals. This means that voters might pick different candidates for each assembly because the skills and qualities needed for each job are different.
Elections should happen regularly to keep representatives connected to the views of the people. However, this could lead to representatives feeling pressured to follow party rules, which might weaken their independence. To avoid this issue, the legislative assembly could consist of older, more experienced individuals elected for longer terms, like fifteen years. This way, these members wouldn’t have to worry about re-election and could focus on their duties based on their own judgment, rather than party interests.
To keep the legislative assembly independent and strong, people who have served in the governmental assembly or political parties might not be allowed to join. Members can only be removed for serious wrongdoing, which allows them to focus on their work without political pressures. There could also be a group to oversee their work and ensure they are doing their jobs.
At first, it might look like the legislative assembly wouldn’t have much to do. However, they would actually create many important laws about safety, health, taxes, and how markets work. These tasks require experienced individuals capable of thoughtful decision-making. The assembly can also encourage public service and involvement, giving members the freedom to engage in important community projects without becoming overwhelmed by government power.
Additionally, there could be rules in place that would allow the governmental assembly to temporarily take over if the legislative assembly doesn’t act on an important issue in a reasonable time. This system of checks and balances is meant to create a fair and efficient government that maintains honesty and public trust.