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“First World Problems, Third World Charm”
| Category: New York Times Democracy | ||
| Civil Rights: Very Good |
Economy: Powerhouse |
Political Freedoms: Excellent |
Regional Influence: Page
Location: The North Pacific
Government
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
Term Limits
Elected representatives must leave office after a legally mandated amount of time.
Society
Marriage Equality
Citizens of the same sex may marry.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Maternity Leave
Women receive paid leave from employment for childbirth.
Universal Health Care
The state provides health care to all citizens.
Affirmative Action
Organizations are required to meet demographic quotas.
Space Program
The nation runs a space program.
Metricism
The state mandates the use of the metric system.
International
Climate Treaty
The nation is a signatory to an international climate treaty.
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