Government
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
Public Protest
The right to public protest is considered to be essential.
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
No Abortion
Abortion is illegal.
Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism is compulsory.
Body Integrity
Citizens may not pierce their bodies nor circumcize their children.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
Law & Order
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
No Judiciary
The nation has abolished the court system.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Child Labor
Children may be legally employed as workers and contractors.
Prohibition
Alcohol is banned.
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.