Here's a legal code for the Mars Colony, drawn from the best laws from several nations: marslegalcode.org
> A Citizens' Council of seven members, similar to a Board of Directors, will be popularly elected. The Citizens Council does not, however, manage day to day operations of the Colony. That task is left to a governor, who is appointed by the Council for a single, non-renewable six year term.
So a weak elected legeslative body and a strong indirectly elected executive with very few checks on their power.
> Under the Code, living and working in the Mars Colony is a privilege, not a right. All those who come to the Mars Colony will be permitted to stay under a license. That license is revocable. Similarly, all real property is held by the Mars Colony and leased to individuals or companies working in the Colony. Misbehavior results in losing the right to remain within the Colony.
Fun.
If you lose your license do you get a berth on the next shuttle or are you exposed to the elements?
This sounds less like the best laws and more like some of the more dystopian laws. Its basically a company town where you are not allowed to own property, don't have rights and are exiled if you step out of line.
Luckily the whole thing is bullshit. Nobody is on mars yet and nobody has adopted this. Easy to make laws when you don't yet have power.
So just like coming to US on a work visa. You loose your job - you’re out immediately.
And btw, Blue Card can be exchanged for unlimited residence after working there for 21 months.
> So a weak elected legeslative body and a strong indirectly elected executive with very few checks on their power.
Weak elected legislative body (Congress) and a strong indirectly elected executive with very few checks on their power (the president).
> Under the Code, living and working in the Mars Colony is a privilege, not a right. All those who come to the Mars Colony will be permitted to stay under a license. That license is revocable. Similarly, all real property is held by the Mars Colony and leased to individuals or companies working in the Colony. Misbehavior results in losing the right to remain within the Colony.
It's a very roundabout way of saying: you can live in the U.S, but we can send you to jail and remove your rights as we wish. Similarly, your assets are tied up as collateral, that will be collected and liquidated if we decide to revoke your rights. Misbehavior is a "Go directly to jail. Do not pass Go" ticket.