Government
Monarchy
The special status of a royal family is enshrined in law.
Devolution
Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
Public Protest
The right to public protest is considered to be essential.
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.
Society
Marriage Equality
Citizens of the same sex may marry.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
Euthanasia
Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives.
Compulsory Organ Harvesting
Citizens have no say in the medical use of their bodies after death.
Sex Education
School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
Law & Order
Conscription
A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
Gun Ownership
All citizens are required to own a firearm.
No Prison
Jails and prisons are not employed.
Economy
Capitalism
Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.
Child Labor
Children may be legally employed as workers and contractors.
Universal Health Care
The state provides health care to all citizens.
Cannabis
Cannabis may be legally purchased.
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.