Government
Monarchy
The special status of a royal family is enshrined in law.
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
Public Protest
The right to public protest is considered to be essential.
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.
Society
Permanent Marriage
Divorce is illegal.
Heterosexuality
Same-sex relationships are illegal.
Polygamy
Citizens may have multiple spouses.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
No Contraception
Contraception is illegal.
No Abortion
Abortion is illegal.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
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
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.