Category: Scandinavian Liberal Paradise | ||
Civil Rights: Excellent |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Average |
Regional Influence: Page
Location: the South Pacific
Government
Monarchy
The special status of a royal family is enshrined in law.
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
Marriage Equality
Citizens of the same sex may marry.
Polygamy
Citizens may have multiple spouses.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
Euthanasia
Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
Law & Order
Gun Control
Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.
No Prison
Jails and prisons are not employed.
Economy
Socialism
Industry is owned and run by the government in a centrally planned economy.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
Universal Health Care
The state provides health care to all citizens.
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.