Summary of Title I · Public Register of the Republic of Fluid

1

Nature of the Republic

The Republic is a participatory democracy, socially owned, and bound to keep the land liveable.

2

Human dignity

Human dignity cannot be violated by anyone, for any reason.

3

Sovereignty of the people

Power belongs to the people and may be used only through the routes set out here.

4

Supremacy and direct effect

This Constitution outranks every other rule, and anything conflicting with it is void.

5

Ecological foundation

The Republic must live within what nature can renew, and repair what it damages.

6

Social ownership

Workplaces and productive property are owned socially, and owning things earns nobody an income.

7

Coordination of the economy

The economy is planned in real quantities to meet registered needs, and money as capital is abolished.

8

Territory

The territory is indivisible and cannot be sold, leased, or host a foreign base.

9

Common heritage

Land, water, air, minerals and the genetic heritage belong to everyone and cannot be sold.

10

Knowledge commons

Knowledge made with public resources is free for all to use, and patents are prohibited.

11

Secularity

The state has no religion, and neither funds nor hinders any belief.

12

Political pluralism

Parties are free, and only a court may restrict one, only for acts it has proved.

13

Distribution and accountability of powers

Law and execution sit together in the Assembly, while courts, planners and watchdogs stay separate.

14

Legality, publicity and non-retroactivity

Officials act only under law, secret law has no effect, and decisions must give reasons.

15

Reception of international law

Ratified treaties become law here, but can never cut rights or the ecological limits.

16

Languages, symbols and seat

You may deal with the state in a language you understand, free of charge.

17

Organic laws

Matters reserved to organic law need a reinforced majority and a prior court check.

Foundations Of The Republic