The gift of three

There are eleven colonies, each with their own constitution and representatives. There are three heads of government, one military, one political, and one layman. Each department head is subject to the people and the colony representatives. Government is kept small and the people rule, but are held accountable for their own actions. Intricate chains are held to maintain accountability, responsibility, and integrity. From the heads of government to the man harvesting corn in section 22 of Iowa, honor and integrity are made to rule.

Officials are only allowed two terms on office at any level, after that they may agree to mentor new blood.

There are harsher punishments for repeat offenders. Appeals are limited to three and capital punishment is lawful in all colonies. Different categories of deviation are handled in different ways. They are separated into groups by age and gender, type of activity, and their ability or likelihood to commit the act again. Embezzlers are not placed in the same category as rapists and murderers. Property destruction is set apart from kidnapping.

Once a suspect has been judged a criminal, they lose most or all of their government rights. They still have the right to counsel and three appeals, but once in the system they have to earn everything except food, clothing, a bed, and certain medical attentions. There is no internet, library, smoking, or other such privileges. Classical education, language, and etiquette classes are offered, but nothing that would be considered a college education. The classes have to be earned with work and good behavior. Team work and character builders are also offered for those of nonphysical crimes. Just as education is individualized as much as possible, so also is punishment for criminal activity, based on the crimes severity, damage, and the criminals psychological profile.