Section 1.

It shall be the duty of the people, the media, and the government of the United States to act in the spirit of the twelve common virtues of citizenship. These virtues are: Truth as the path to understanding; Faith in the goodness of humankind; Sacrifice for the greater good; Frugality in the avoidance of waste; Balance to avoid the corruption of extremes; Discipline to search for excellence; Diligence in overcoming adversity; Civility in the preservation of unity; Justice in demonstrating equality under the law; Humility in the control of pride; Courage to stand alone for right; and the Honor to live on principle, even in solitude.

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Section 2.

No financial or organizational support, whatsoever, shall move from any organization, interest group, union, or business interest of any kind to support or oppose any candidate for local, state, or federal office. All money contributed to local, state, or federal campaigns for office shall be contributed solely by individual donors with a permanent residence within the specific geographic area to be represented and shall be deposited directly to a respective candidate’s campaign committee. No contribution, including those made by the candidate, shall exceed $2,000 in a primary election and $2,000 in a general election. All campaign contributions must be drawn from personal assets and be publicly recorded with the appropriate oversight body within twenty-four hours of the contribution. The record shall include the date and time, donor’s name and address, and the amount contributed.

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Section 3.

All persons employed by the government of the United States, including those serving in elected, appointed, or military positions, shall receive no gifts, compensation, employment, promise of employment, or any other incentive from companies, individuals, or countries doing business with the government of the United States. This prohibition shall continue until a term of two years after the employee, or elected, appointed, or military personnel, leaves government service.

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Section 4.

All organizations, interest groups, unions, business interests, or individuals desirous of influencing the laws and policies of the United State shall be strictly limited to providing written information to the various government entities.