Government
Monarchy
The special status of a royal family is enshrined in law.
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.
Term Limits
Elected representatives must leave office after a legally mandated amount of time.
Society
Marriage Equality
Citizens of the same sex may marry.
Euthanasia
Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
Law & Order
Corporal Punishment
Criminals may be ordered to undergo physical punishment.
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
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
Weapons of Mass Destruction
The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.
Climate Treaty
The nation is a signatory to an international climate treaty.
