Category: New York Times Democracy | ||
Civil Rights: Average |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Superb |
Regional Influence: Minnow
Location: Balder
Government
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
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.
Polygamy
Citizens may have multiple spouses.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
No Contraception
Contraception is illegal.
No Abortion
Abortion is illegal.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
Law & Order
No Prison
Jails and prisons are not employed.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Child Labor
Children may be legally employed as workers and contractors.
No Computers
Computers are banned.
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.
Space Program
The nation runs a space program.
Metricism
The state mandates the use of the metric system.
International
No WMDs
The nation opposes the use of WMDs.
Climate Treaty
The nation is a signatory to an international climate treaty.