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How to Vote in a Referendum

Overview

In Liberland, referendums are the primary method for enacting decisions or legislation. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the referendum system in Liberland, including the types of referendums, eligibility requirements, voting process, and proposal guidelines.

The Referendum System in Liberland

Legal Framework

Liberland's referendums are based on the draft Constitution and Referendum Law. These documents, though currently drafts, will gain legal force upon adoption in a future referendum. They are already used to build essential infrastructure, such as the Liberland Blockchain.

Types of Referendums

Meritocratic Referendum

Purpose

A Positive Referendum is used to adopt, reject, or modify any law, regulation, or government decision.

Eligibility

  • All Citizens with at least 5000 politically pooled Liberland Merits (LLM) are eligible to participate.

Voting Process

1. Citizen Onboarding: Ensure you are an onboarded Citizen.

2. Access Voting Platform: Visit blockchain.liberland.org.

3. Navigate to Voting: Go to the Voting/Referenda section.

4. Select Referendum: Choose the referendum you wish to vote on.

5. Cast Vote: Vote AYE (yes) or NAY (no).

6. Ignore Voting Weight Prompt: The system will prompt about voting weight, which can be ignored.

7. Vote Update: If you change your mind, you can update your vote for the cost of a transaction (a few cents).

Duration

  • Each referendum lasts for 7 days.

  • After voting concludes, there is an additional 7-day period to prepare for enactment.

Vote Counting

  • Votes are tallied based on politically pooled LLM, not headcount.

  • Unpooling LLM takes time, indicating a commitment to Liberland.

  • Citizen referenda require a variable threshold for acceptance depending on how many LLM have been cast.

  • Where all would be cast, the threshold would be 50 percent plus one LLM.

  • Congress referenda all require exactly 50 percent plus one LLM cast to be adopted.

Proposing a Meritocratic Referendum

  • Any Citizen can propose a referendum.

  • Higher acceptance thresholds are applied to prevent ad hoc populist measures.

  • For a smoother process, it is recommended to ask a Member of Congress to propose on your behalf.

Democratic Veto

Purpose

A Democratic Veto is used to remove legislative measures or officials from office, demonstrating a "headcount" democracy with free and equal elections.

Types of Democratic Veto

  • Public Veto: Removes any legislative measure (laws, regulations, etc.) enacted by the Government.

  • Dismissal: Removes any official or agent (employee) from office.

Voting Process

1. Access Voting Platform: Visit blockchain.liberland.org.

2. Navigate to Legislation: Choose a type (e.g., Law, International Treaty) from the top menu.

3. Show Section: Find the section you wish to veto.

4. Cast Veto: Click "Cast Veto".

Vote Counting

  • The referendum remains active indefinitely.

  • The AYE (repeal, dismiss) side wins only when 50 percent plus one voter (not LLM) votes for it.

  • Until the threshold is reached, the referendum remains in force.

Getting Involved

  • Onboarding: If you are a Citizen but not yet onboarded, please onboard today.

  • Becoming a Citizen: If you are not yet a Citizen but wish to become one, contact us at [email protected].

By following this guide, you can effectively participate in the democratic processes of Liberland and contribute to its governance and legal framework.