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? | A 60-member Grand and General Council elected by proportional representation; two Captains Regent elected every six months; a Congress of State as government; frequent referendums.Initiative and referendum | Each listed body sets its own well-being objectives and steps; the Welsh Ministers publish national indicators and a future trends report after each election. | Unknown | |
| How are conflicts resolved? | Ordinary courts and a guarantor body on the constitutionality of laws; the Regency Syndicate hears complaints about former Regents. | The Commissioner may review a body and recommend; the body must take reasonable steps to follow or publish reasons (s 22). The Auditor General examines application of the principle. | Unknown | |
| How are public goods funded? | Health care, pensions, schools and infrastructure funded by taxes and contributions; defence and much of the economy depend on Italy. | Covers the Welsh Ministers, local authorities, health boards, national park authorities and other listed bodies; public services boards plan locally. | Unknown | |
| How is AI used? | No specific role for AI. | No documented AI role. | Unknown | |
| What are the main risks? | Conflicts of interest in a very small elite; corruption; economic dependence on Italy and on the EU's terms. | Soft 'follow or explain' enforcement; procedural compliance; difficulty measuring long-term and preventative benefits. | Unknown |
This illustrates differences in design; it is not a universal claim about outcomes. Each cell links to mechanisms and the claims behind them.