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“The National Capital Region”
| Category: Inoffensive Centrist Democracy | ||
| Civil Rights: Very Good |
Economy: Frightening |
Political Freedoms: Some |
Regional Influence: Handshaker
Location: Japan
Government
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
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.
Native Representation
Only native-born citizens may hold elected office.
Society
No Marriage
Marriage is prohibited.
Euthanasia
Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.
Parental Licensing
Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.
No Sports
Physical contact sports are prohibited.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
No Zoos
Animals may not be kept in confinement.
Law & Order
Capital Punishment
Citizens may be executed for crimes.
Corporal Punishment
Criminals may be ordered to undergo physical punishment.
No Judiciary
The nation has abolished the court system.
Gun Control
Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.
No Prison
Jails and prisons are not employed.
ID Chips
Citizens are administered an under-the-skin ID chip.
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.
Cannabis
Cannabis may be legally purchased.
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.
