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.
Society
Polygamy
Citizens may have multiple spouses.
Euthanasia
Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.
Compulsory Organ Harvesting
Citizens have no say in the medical use of their bodies after death.
Parental Licensing
Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.
Prudism
Strict modesty laws govern how citizens may dress.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
Law & Order
Capital Punishment
Citizens may be executed for crimes.
Human Sacrifice
Religious sacrifice of human beings is legal.
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
Gun Control
Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.
ID Chips
Citizens are administered an under-the-skin ID chip.
Economy
Socialism
Industry is owned and run by the government in a centrally planned economy.
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.
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.