EEL Mk2 wrote:but I think that it is important to bear in mind that "big government" also implies not just a large number of organs, but also a large number of functions. Which does not appear to be the case with this proposed new law. Certainly I don't think that it justifies a "strong increase in big government". At most, having a hundred extra kids running around represents only a very, very minute nudge in the direction of a bigger government.
I see what you mean.
How about:
Government policy concerning Youth Parliament:
1. There is no Youth Parliament.
2. There is a Youth Parliament with no powers, it is purely for educational and/or advisory purposes.
3. There is a Youth Parliament with minimal powers over government policies concerning young people.
4. There is a Youth Parliament with complete power over government policies concerning young people.
5. There is a Youth Parliament with minimal powers over all government policies.
6. There is a Youth Parliament with complete power over all government policies concerning young people, and minimal power over all other government policies.
Effects:
1. Small increase in Small Government.
2. Very small increase in Devolution.
3. Small increase in Big Government. Moderate increase in Devolution.
4. Small increase in Big Government. Strong increase in Devolution.
5. Moderate increase in Big Government. Strong increase in Devolution.
6. Moderate increase in Big Government. Very strong increase in Devolution.