Section 7
A. Offenses Requiring Constitutional Definition or Exclusion
A.1. Treason
a. Definition
Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them by a Citizen of the same, or in adhering to their enemies—whether foreign states or organized non-state actors engaged in hostilities or armed conflict against the United States—giving them aid and comfort.
b. Conviction Standard
No Person may be convicted of treason unless the charge is proven beyond a reasonable doubt. This may include physical, digital, or testimonial evidence. If the conviction relies solely on personal testimony, at least two witnesses must testify to the same specific act. A confession in open court remains sufficient.
c. Penalty
The penalty for Treason shall presumptively include the loss of all Civic powers and suspension of the right to a passport, but not nationality, subject to confirmation by a court of law in accordance with due process. A jury may, at its discretion, impose additional penalties that are consistent with this Charter and clearly authorized by statute.
A.2. Terrorism Against the United States
a. Definition
Terrorism Against the United States means using violence, large-scale destruction, or coordinated disruption in order to force political change or influence government decisions by threatening or harming the People or institutions of the United States.
Any Person who commits such acts—such as mass killing, hostage-taking, cyber sabotage of essential systems, or other attacks using military-level force or dangerous technologies—shall be guilty of this crime.
Peaceful protest or civil disobedience, even when disruptive, is expressly excluded.
b. Applicability
This offense applies to any Person, regardless of Citizenship or nationality.
A.3. Failure to Fulfill a Civic Duty
a. Definition & Elements
Failure to Fulfill a Civic Duty is a civic offense, not a crime.
A unanimous jury must find, beyond a reasonable doubt, that:
The Citizen failed, on at least two occasions, to perform specific Civic Duties named in this Charter; and
The Citizen acted with malicious intent, negligence beyond mere oversight (reckless disregard for a known duty), or recalcitrant intent (deliberate refusal to comply with lawful authority).
b. Penalty
Upon adjudication that the Citizen Failed to Fulfill a Civic Duty, the Citizen’s Civic powers to vote and hold federal office are automatically suspended. No other penalty or sanction may be levied.
c. Restoration Path
Affected Citizens may petition a federal district court no earlier than five years after final adjudication for restoration of Civic powers, subject to the good-standing and rehabilitative criteria set out in this Charter.
A.4. Failure to Uphold Oath of Office
a. Definition
Failure to Uphold Oath of Office is a civic offense and means a sustained pattern of action or inaction that:
Shows willful disregard for the oath;
Causes substantial harm to the Rights of the People or to a lawful government function; or
Is not excused by reasonable reliance on existing law or duty; or
Is done with the intent to subvert, ignore, or abuse authority granted by this Charter.
b. Adjudication Standard
Proven beyond a reasonable doubt by jury verdict or plea. Civil disagreement, honest error, or failed policy is not sufficient.
c. Penalty
Removal from office and permanent disqualification from holding any future federal office.
A.5. Sedition
There is no crime of Sedition, nor may Congress enact any sweeping legislation regarding speech or expression critical of the government or alleged to support its enemies. Any restriction must be narrowly tailored to address a specific, imminent threat to the territory, People, or vessels of the United States.
This provision must be read in light of the Charter’s guarantees of speech and media freedom.
A.6. Liability for Autonomous Systems
Autonomous systems are put in place by humans. Therefore, the humans who deploy or maintain them fully are responsible for all actions carried out by those autonomous systems.
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