Category: New York Times Democracy | ||
Civil Rights: Very Good |
Economy: Powerhouse |
Political Freedoms: Excellent |
Regional Influence: Minnow
Location: The East Pacific
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.
Compulsory Organ Harvesting
Citizens have no say in the medical use of their bodies after death.
Parental Licensing
Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
Law & Order
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
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.
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
Climate Treaty
The nation is a signatory to an international climate treaty.