*CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION*

[Emsworth]

I propose that, if a constitution calls for the division of the United States into regions for the purposes of any election, an "international region", composed of the World except for the US, be created in addition to the American constituencies.

[Emsworth]

I think that, rather than having each reason composed of ten states, we should have each region composed of such states as to give it approximately 108 electoral votes (1/5 of 538) in "real life." The Rest of the World could form the sixth region.

[Emsworth]

The convention seems to be quite stagnant now. Therefore, to push it along, I think that the following issues should be addressed forthwith:

1. The unicameral or bicameral nature of the legislature.
2. The systems used in the various elections, and also the constituencies for the same.

Thereafter the specifics may be considered.

[Emsworth]

My personal views on the two points are as follows:

1. A unicameral legislature should be established- we are too small for a bicameral one. There would be no enjoyment if everyone could serve in political positions. Perhaps we can include a clause that provides: when the number of registered voters exceeds X, a House of Representatives shall be created (or words to that effect). Otherwise, we could amend the constitution when it becomes necessary.

2. I propose that the forum be divided into six regions for all electoral purposes - five for the US, one for the rest of the world. Within each region, preferential votes could be used to determine the Senators and to grant electoral votes (on a winner-take-all basis) to the President.

[Emsworth]

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I don't think that this is necessary. All registered voters could form "the electorate."