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“Raised in the mountains, forged in the snow.”
| Category: New York Times Democracy | ||
| Civil Rights: Good |
Economy: Powerhouse |
Political Freedoms: Excellent |
Regional Influence: Enforcer
Location: Panam
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
Marriage Equality
Citizens of the same sex may marry.
Parental Licensing
Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.
Prudism
Strict modesty laws govern how citizens may dress.
Cannibalism
Consuming the flesh of fellow humans is legal.
Law & Order
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
Nuclear Power
The nation is nuclear powered.
Space Program
The nation runs a space program.
International
No WMDs
The nation opposes the use of WMDs.
Climate Treaty
The nation is a signatory to an international climate treaty.
