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“The Realm of Balder”
| Category: Psychotic Dictatorship | ||
| Civil Rights: Few |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Few |
Regional Influence: Shoeshiner
Location: Balder
Government
Theocracy
Worship of the official state religion is mandatory.
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
Proportional Representation
Votes translate linearly to elected representation, with no seats or electoral college.
Society
Permanent Marriage
Divorce is illegal.
Heterosexuality
Same-sex relationships are illegal.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
No Contraception
Contraception is illegal.
Euthanasia
Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.
Geronticide
Citizens are not permitted to reach old age.
Parental Licensing
Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.
Law & Order
Capital Punishment
Citizens may be executed for crimes.
Corporal Punishment
Criminals may be ordered to undergo physical punishment.
Human Sacrifice
Religious sacrifice of human beings is legal.
No Judiciary
The nation has abolished the court system.
Economy
Socialism
Industry is owned and run by the government in a centrally planned economy.
Child Labor
Children may be legally employed as workers and contractors.
No Computers
Computers are banned.
No Internet
Citizens may not connect to the Internet.
Cannabis
Cannabis may be legally purchased.
No Automobiles
Cars are banned.
Slavery
Slavery is legal.
Prohibition
Alcohol is banned.
Autarky
The nation pursues a policy of economic self-sufficiency.
Affirmative Action
Organizations are required to meet demographic quotas.
International
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.
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