Government
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
Permanent Marriage
Divorce is illegal.
Heterosexuality
Same-sex relationships are illegal.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
No Abortion
Abortion is illegal.
Body Integrity
Citizens may not pierce their bodies nor circumcize their children.
Prudism
Strict modesty laws govern how citizens may dress.
No Sports
Physical contact sports are prohibited.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
No Zoos
Animals may not be kept in confinement.
Law & Order
Capital Punishment
Citizens may be executed for crimes.
Corporal Punishment
Criminals may be ordered to undergo physical punishment.
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
Gun Control
Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.
No Prison
Jails and prisons are not employed.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
No Computers
Computers are banned.
No Internet
Citizens may not connect to the Internet.
Universal Health Care
The state provides health care to all citizens.
No Automobiles
Cars are banned.
Affirmative Action
Organizations are required to meet demographic quotas.
No Video Games
Computer games are banned.
Space Program
The nation runs a space program.
No Aircraft
Aircraft are banned.
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.
No Immigration
Foreigners cannot become residents.
No Emigration
Citizens are not permitted to leave.