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“Pax melior est quam iustissimum bellum.”
| Category: New York Times Democracy | ||
| Civil Rights: Excellent |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Superb |
Regional Influence: Apprentice
Location: Europe
Government
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
Public Protest
The right to public protest is considered to be essential.
Proportional Representation
Votes translate linearly to elected representation, with no seats or electoral college.
Term Limits
Elected representatives must leave office after a legally mandated amount of time.
Society
Marriage Equality
Citizens of the same sex may marry.
Polygamy
Citizens may have multiple spouses.
Euthanasia
Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.
Parental Licensing
Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
No Zoos
Animals may not be kept in confinement.
Law & Order
Gun Control
Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Cannabis
Cannabis may be legally purchased.
Affirmative Action
Organizations are required to meet demographic quotas.
Nuclear Power
The nation is nuclear powered.
Space Program
The nation runs a space program.
Metricism
The state mandates the use of the metric system.
International
No WMDs
The nation opposes the use of WMDs.
Climate Treaty
The nation is a signatory to an international climate treaty.
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