The Most Serene Republic of
New York Times Democracy Corporate-Dominated Sham Democracy
Government
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
Public Protest
The right to public protest is considered to be essential.
Society
Marriage Equality
Citizens of the same sex may marry.
Polygamy
Citizens may have multiple spouses.
Euthanasia
Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.
Vat-Produced Infants
Children are mass-produced from artificial wombs.
AI Personhood
Artificial beings are legally recognized citizens.
Law & Order
Capital Punishment
Citizens may be executed for crimes.
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Cannabis
Cannabis may be legally purchased.
Nuclear Power
The nation is nuclear powered.
Space Program
The nation runs a space program.
International
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.