1. A computer implemented method in a data processing system for distributing rules and policies in a policy hierarchy, the computer implemented method comprising: creating a rule or policy at a level in a policy hierarchy; nominating the rule or policy for inclusion in a next higher level in the policy hierarchy; evaluating the rule or policy at the next higher level; responsive to an approval of the next higher level to include the rule or policy in a jurisdiction of the next higher level, providing the rule or policy to all users under the jurisdiction; and repeating the nominating, evaluating, and providing steps for each higher level in the policy hierarchy.