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Country-by-country thresholds (fixed numbers tuned for scale)
Guidance for signature thresholds based on country population and political systems. These are recommendations only and may vary based on local context.
Note: These thresholds are guidance only and not binding. They are designed to reflect each country's population size and civic engagement patterns.
| Country | Response (Tier 1) | Hearing/Briefing (Tier 2) | Debate Consideration (Tier 3) | Notes / Fit with reality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 10,000 | 50,000 | 100,000 | Matches public expectations: 10k gets a written response; 100k is commonly used for debate consideration. Your Tier 2 adds a middle step for momentum. |
| US (federal) | 50,000 | 100,000 | 200,000 | US has no binding link to Congress; Tier 3 = submission to relevant committees + published briefing. Executive-branch responses historically triggered ~100k in 30 days; we keep a higher ceiling for debate consideration. |
| Singapore | 3,000 | 10,000 | 25,000 | Smaller population; numbers should still feel meaningful. Government response at 10k aligns with local discourse on petition platforms. |
| Malaysia | 8,000 | 25,000 | 60,000 | Balanced for scale and distribution (Peninsular + East Malaysia spread required). |
| Indonesia | 25,000 | 100,000 | 250,000 | Large population; add a province-spread rule (≥ 10 provinces) at Tiers 2–3. |
| Philippines | 15,000 | 60,000 | 150,000 | Strong civic online culture; spread across ≥ 6 regions recommended. |
| Brunei | 1,000 | 3,000 | 7,500 | Small population; keep thresholds achievable while requiring ≥ 3 districts spread. |