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? | 45 citizens drawn by lot and 15 MPs deliberate together; citizens vote by secret ballot and MPs publicly; MPs must justify votes against citizen-approved proposals.Sortition / citizens' assembly | Unknown | 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. | |
| How are conflicts resolved? | Facilitated closed small groups, separate voting by citizens and MPs, and a public six-month follow-up report with reasons. | Unknown | 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. | |
| How are public goods funded? | Funded from parliamentary budgets; produces recommendations on regional policy and a public record of uptake. | Unknown | Covers the Welsh Ministers, local authorities, health boards, national park authorities and other listed bodies; public services boards plan locally. | |
| How is AI used? | No AI role. | Unknown | No documented AI role. | |
| What are the main risks? | MPs dominating lay members; parliament keeping agenda control; rules of procedure can be repealed by a later majority. | Unknown | Soft 'follow or explain' enforcement; procedural compliance; difficulty measuring long-term and preventative benefits. |
This illustrates differences in design; it is not a universal claim about outcomes. Each cell links to mechanisms and the claims behind them.