Government
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
No Dissent
Public protests are illegal.
Pledge of Allegiance
The daily singing of an anthem or reciting of a pledge is compulsory in schools.
Term Limits
Elected representatives must leave office after a legally mandated amount of time.
Society
Permanent Marriage
Divorce is illegal.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
No Abortion
Abortion is illegal.
Prudism
Strict modesty laws govern how citizens may dress.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
Law & Order
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
Curfew
The nation enforces a national curfew.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
No Internet
Citizens may not connect to the Internet.
Cannabis
Cannabis may be legally purchased.
Prohibition
Alcohol is banned.
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.