Government
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
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
Permanent Marriage
Divorce is illegal.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
No Contraception
Contraception is illegal.
Compulsory Organ Harvesting
Citizens have no say in the medical use of their bodies after death.
AI Personhood
Artificial beings are legally recognized citizens.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
Cannibalism
Consuming the flesh of fellow humans is legal.
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 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.
No Gambling
Gambling is illegal.
Nuclear Power
The nation is nuclear powered.
Space Program
The nation runs a space program.
International
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.