direct communal democracy
communal democracy provides a method for shaping an intelligent and lucid citizenry that actively participates in political affairs, to ensure a representative and egalitarian government that is truly for the people. communal democracy will ameliorate and empower citizens through necessary political, social, educational, economic, and healthcare programs, in order to help citizens grow and develop into refined and informed political actors.
citizens will be able to directly vote on laws, community decisions, and give their opinions on pressing issues through monthly surveys.
citizens will automatically be registered to vote when they turn 18, and penalties will result from lack of civic engagement, ensuring that every voice is heard and accounted for.
Education
in order to cultivate and form an active and knowledgeable citizenry capable of taking a more acute interest in government affairs, education should be seen as a human right and a governmental responsibility to ensure equal access to higher education. fordhamopolis would mandate equal access to all levels of education by allocating federal funding towards education and making it free, so that all may participate in continued education.
