How each model solves the same problems
Instead of “democracy versus anarchism”, compare the concrete ways collective problems get solved.
| Question | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How are decisions made? | The Juntas Generales and Diputaciones Forales of each territory set and collect taxes; a Joint Commission with the State agrees changes and the quota method unanimously. | Grand Council of 50 chiefs chosen by clan mothers; questions pass between groups of nations, each seeking unanimity, with the Onondaga Firekeepers confirming or resolving disagreement. | Unknown | |
| How are conflicts resolved? | A Junta Arbitral settles disputes over taxpayer residence and collection; Spanish courts and the EU Court of Justice review tax measures. | The Confederacy describes the Grand Council as resolving disputes among the nations and planning for the welfare of all the people. | Unknown | |
| How are public goods funded? | Health, education, police and infrastructure funded by Basque taxes; the quota pays for State services such as defence and foreign affairs. | Unknown | Unknown | |
| How is AI used? | No specific role for AI. | No documented AI role. | Unknown | |
| What are the main risks? | Disputes over quota valuation and solidarity; EU state-aid challenges; dependence on political bargaining in Madrid. | Operates alongside US and Canadian governments, which limits its practical jurisdiction; its rule of unanimity within and between blocs requires broad agreement.CLM-0117CLM-0118 | Unknown |
This illustrates differences in design; it is not a universal claim about outcomes. Each cell links to mechanisms and the claims behind them.