Government
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
Proportional Representation
Votes translate linearly to elected representation, with no seats or electoral college.
Society
Prudism
Strict modesty laws govern how citizens may dress.
Law & Order
Capital Punishment
Citizens may be executed for crimes.
Corporal Punishment
Criminals may be ordered to undergo physical punishment.
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
No Prison
Jails and prisons are not employed.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
No Gambling
Gambling is illegal.
Space Program
The nation runs a space program.
Metricism
The state mandates the use of the metric system.
International
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.