Government
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
State Press
Only state-controlled media is permitted.
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.
Law & Order
Gun Ownership
All citizens are required to own a firearm.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Child Labor
Children may be legally employed as workers and contractors.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
Cannabis
Cannabis may be legally purchased.
Slavery
Slavery is legal.
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
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.