Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | ||
Civil Rights: Very Good |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Very Good |
Regional Influence: Minnow
Location: Portugal
Government
Monarchy
The special status of a royal family is enshrined in law.
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
Pledge of Allegiance
The daily singing of an anthem or reciting of a pledge is compulsory in schools.
Proportional Representation
Votes translate linearly to elected representation, with no seats or electoral college.
Native Representation
Only native-born citizens may hold elected office.
Term Limits
Elected representatives must leave office after a legally mandated amount of time.
Society
Marriage Equality
Citizens of the same sex may marry.
Compulsory Organ Harvesting
Citizens have no say in the medical use of their bodies after death.
AI Personhood
Artificial beings are legally recognized citizens.
Body Integrity
Citizens may not pierce their bodies nor circumcize their children.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
Law & Order
DNA Harvesting
Citizen DNA must be submitted to the state.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
Universal Health Care
The state provides health care to all citizens.
Cannabis
Cannabis may be legally purchased.
No Nuclear Power
Nuclear power generation is prohibited.
Space Program
The nation runs a space program.
Metricism
The state mandates the use of the metric system.
International
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.
Climate Treaty
The nation is a signatory to an international climate treaty.