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“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
| Category: Left-wing Utopia | ||
| Civil Rights: World Benchmark |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Superb |
Regional Influence: Contender
Location: European Union
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
Marriage Equality
Citizens of the same sex may marry.
AI Personhood
Artificial beings are legally recognized citizens.
Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism is compulsory.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
Law & Order
Gun Control
Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
Universal Health Care
The state provides health care to all citizens.
No Drugs
All recreational drugs are prohibited.
Prohibition
Alcohol is banned.
Affirmative Action
Organizations are required to meet demographic quotas.
No Gambling
Gambling is illegal.
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.
