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Sortition Legislature vs. Electoral System" - Coggle Diagram
Sortition Legislature vs. Electoral System"
Collective Will → "What the majority of people want in a democracy.
Collective Will
Sortition Legislature: "Better represents all people because it's random."
Electoral System: "Favors the wealthy and powerful, not true public opinion."
Equal Citizens → "Everyone should have the same political rights and opportunities."
Equal Citizens
Sortition Legislature: "Anyone can be chosen, making it fairer."
Electoral System: "Money and status decide who can run for office."
Demand Constraint → "Businesses and wealthy people control what policies are possible.
Demand Constraint
Sortition Legislature: "Politicians wouldn’t rely on business donations."
Electoral System: "Politicians need corporate support to stay in power."
Resource Constraint → "Money and resources decide who has political power."
Resource Constraint
Sortition Legislature: "No need for big campaign funds."
Electoral System: "Wealthy people have more political influence."
Conclusion & Challenges
Would a Sortition Legislature be better?
"More representative, less money influence."
"May lack experienced leaders."
Problems with Sortition?
"Random selection might pick unqualified people."
"Still possible for corruption and lobbying to influence lawmakers."