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Alignment assessment uses a structured 5-question decision framework to evaluate proposed features against constitutional principles. The Skill analyzes each principle, documents findings, and outputs a clear recommendation—APPROVE, REVISE, or REJECT—with evidence-backed rationale for governance decisions.

Run alignment checks during feature specification drafting, team feature discussions, pull request reviews, and roadmap planning. Early evaluation prevents scope creep and principle violations before implementation effort is invested.

The check outputs an audit-ready rationale documenting principle analysis, assessment results for each phase, and recommended actions. This decision documentation supports governance transparency and justifies approval or rejection choices to stakeholders.

The framework applies to proposed features and changes during specification and review stages. It's designed for forward-looking governance decisions, though the structured evaluation approach works for retrospective principle assessment as needed.

You need the project's defined constitutional principles and a clear feature proposal or specification. The Skill implements the evaluation framework; you provide the principles and the feature details to assess.

Constitutional alignment is principle-driven governance—it anchors decisions to documented project values rather than individual preference or technical criteria alone. The structured framework ensures consistent, defensible rationale across decisions.