Cosmopolitan Survey: Share Your Principles

Cosmopolitan Survey

This survey is designed to reflect your alignment with cosmopolitan principles. Each question is answered on a five-point scale from Strongly Agree to Strongly Disagree, with responses scored between +2 and -2. Your total score will be converted into a percentage, offering a clear view of your stance.

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Why Participation Matters

We encourage political and economic leaders to participate, signaling to voters, consumers, and workers where they stand on cosmopolitan ideals. Likewise, individuals are invited to take the survey to demonstrate collective support for these principles and inspire meaningful change.

The Cosmopolitan Template

Welcome to the survey section on the Cosmopolitan Template, a foundational framework designed to promote fair governance, protect individual rights, and ensure global cooperation. This section will guide you through key principles and structures that shape how societies can function more effectively and inclusively.

If you're unfamiliar with the Cosmopolitan Template or would like a refresher, click here to learn more. Multilingual videos are available for those who prefer or need to listen rather than read the content.

The Preamble

This section will gauge your agreement or disagreement with the core Cosmopolitan Principles as outlined in the Preamble of the Cosmopolitan Template. If you're unfamiliar with the Cosmopolitan Template, learn more here. Multilingual videos are available for those who prefer or need to listen rather than read the content.

I believe that a government’s legitimacy is derived exclusively from the consent of those it governs.

I support designing government structures in ways that minimize infringements on individual consent.

Governing bodies should balance the interests of all citizens uniformly, even when disagreements arise.

A legitimate government must effectively fulfill its stated purposes in practice, not merely in theory.

A fair constitution must clearly define the fundamental rights and responsibilities of individuals and government.

Certain core principles, observed in nature and rooted in reciprocity, should be considered immutable.

(Optional) In your own words, how do you see the principle of reciprocity shaping fair and effective governance?

Individuals

This section covers your views on individual rights, freedoms, and responsibilities within a fair and inclusive society. To better understand how the Cosmopolitan Template protects individuals, explore the details here. Multilingual videos are also available.

I believe individuals should be treated equally under the law, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

I support the idea that individuals should have the freedom to make decisions about their own lives, bodies, and well-being without interference.

I agree that everyone should be able to express their thoughts and opinions freely without fear of censorship or suppression.

I think that the governing bodies of any jurisdiction should reflect the diverse interests and perspectives of the people they serve.

Individuals should be protected from warrantless searches, seizures, or surveillance by both government and private entities.

All individuals subject to a jurisdiction’s laws should have the right to vote and run for public office.

I believe individuals should be free to engage in commerce and enter into agreements without unreasonable restrictions.

Individuals should be able to take necessary actions, within the bounds of nature and fairness, to uphold their fundamental rights.

(Optional) In your own words, how does recognizing these individual rights help ensure fairness and effective governance?

Legislatures

These questions explore your perspective on the role of legislatures in creating laws and representing diverse populations. For more context on legislative structures, read more here. Videos in multiple languages are available for your convenience.

I agree that a legislature’s authority should stem directly from the consent of the people it represents.

Legislatures should maintain transparent and secure election processes where all factions can observe and audit vote counting.

I believe that voting systems should reflect the diverse preferences of constituents in a proportionate manner.

A politically neutral Speaker and independent offices are crucial for fair legislative proceedings.

Legislative committees should mirror the legislature’s overall composition to ensure fair consideration of issues.

In times of crisis, I support allowing legislatures to invoke limited emergency powers that cannot override constitutional rights.

Legislatures should never enact retroactive laws or force individuals into any form of servitude.

(Optional) In your own words, how do strong legislative structures and transparent processes help maintain fair representation?

Governments

This section evaluates your opinions on how governments should function, distribute power, and manage public resources. For details on governmental organization in the Cosmopolitan Template, click here to learn more. Multilingual videos are available.

I believe governmental authority should derive directly from the people’s consent, ensuring faithful representation of their will.

Legislatures should be able to delegate their executive authority either to proportionally selected committees or to elected executives.

I support the idea of a politically neutral board of experts appointed to manage government departments.

I agree that governments should be allowed to create or acquire enterprises when it benefits the public interest, provided fair compensation is given to existing shareholders.

Publicly owned companies and private businesses should follow the same regulations for goods, services, and labor practices.

Large enterprises should increase worker representation on their governing boards as the workforce grows, ensuring balanced decision-making.

(Optional) In your own words, how does having both public oversight and worker representation help maintain fairness and accountability in government-managed services?

Judiciaries

Here, you'll reflect on the role of the judiciary in upholding justice and maintaining independence. To explore how the Cosmopolitan Template ensures judicial fairness, find more information here. Multilingual videos are available.

I believe judiciaries should operate independently to uphold constitutional order and protect individual rights.

I support allowing legislatures to choose whether judges are appointed or elected, as long as it preserves neutrality and represents constituents’ consent.

It is important that at least three judges hear a case, with more judges assigned for more serious matters.

Individuals should have the right to challenge laws they believe infringe upon their constitutional rights.

When a law is found unconstitutional, the legislature should have a set timeframe to amend it or override the judiciary’s decision before judges adjust the law themselves.

(Optional) In your own words, how does having multiple judges and a neutral appointment or election process help ensure fair and independent rulings?

Jurisdictions

This section examines your stance on the division and coordination of powers across different jurisdictions. You can learn more about jurisdictional roles here and how they work together for effective governance. Videos are available in multiple languages.

I believe a jurisdiction’s authority should come solely from the consent of its population.

Jurisdictions should respect each other’s boundaries and only change them if the affected population agrees by a supermajority.

I support having both population-based and equally apportioned seats in a legislature when a jurisdiction includes smaller constituent jurisdictions.

Jurisdictions should work together in establishing uniform procedures (e.g., taxes, defense, public goods) while allowing local control where appropriate.

I agree that the most encompassing jurisdiction should regulate currency, oversee extra-jurisdictional trade, and manage military resources with a supermajority vote.

(Optional) In your own words, how does balancing local self-governance with overarching coordination help maintain fairness and constitutional order among multiple jurisdictions?

Constitutional Order

These questions focus on how constitutional order should be preserved during times of crisis. To understand how the Cosmopolitan Template safeguards governance, read more here. Multilingual videos are available.

I believe that the core principles of a fair constitution are universally applicable to all jurisdictions by nature.

A government should be reformed or replaced if it is disabled, destroyed, or actively countermanding a fair constitution.

When a legitimate government fails, I support holding new elections as soon as possible to re-establish constitutional order.

If local jurisdictions cannot organize new elections, it is appropriate for an encompassing jurisdiction to step in and facilitate them.

I agree that individuals should form new jurisdictions to uphold fair constitutional principles if no existing government can do so.

Defensive forces should protect individual rights and support the government that best upholds a fair constitution in times of conflict.

(Optional) In your own words, how does having a clear process for restoring constitutional order help ensure stability and protect individual rights?

Ratification

This section explores your thoughts on the fair and inclusive process of adopting a constitution. For more details on ratification procedures, click here for more information. Videos in multiple languages are provided.

I agree that any amendments to a constitution should only be made if they do not violate consent, balance interests uniformly, and ensure effective governance.

I support requiring a supermajority of constituent jurisdictions (or the legislature, if none exist) to amend additional articles of a constitution.

I believe the default voting method should never be replaced by one that reduces proportionality in representing collective preferences.

(Optional) In your own words, how does requiring minimal consent violations, balanced interests, and effective governance for amendments help maintain a fair constitutional framework?