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[i][align=right]Be kind and [b][color=green]UPVOTE[/color][/b]![/align][/i] [box][center][b][size=300][color=green]NationStates Policies[/color][/size][/b] [hr] The following are all the NationStates policies known to nation kind. If you find any unlisted policies, incorrect descriptions, or wrong list orders, [url=https://forum.nationstates.net/viewtopic.php?t=428801]post on the thread[/url]![/center][/box] [box][center][url=#1]Government[/url] | [url=#2]Society[/url] | [url=#3]Law & Order[/url] | [url=#4]Economy[/url] | [url=#5]International[/url][/center][/box] [anchor=1][/anchor][box][b][size=200]Government[/size][/b] [hr] [b]Autocracy[/b] - The nation does not hold democratic elections. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/k8.jpg[/img] [b]Theocracy[/b] - Worship of the official state religion is mandatory. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/k10.jpg[/img] [b]Monarchy[/b] - The special status of a royal family is enshrined in law. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/b23.jpg[/img] [b]Feudalism[/b] - The nation practices a feudal system of lords and serfs. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/b16.jpg[/img] [b]Devolution[/b] - Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/t64.jpg[/img] [b]State Press[/b] - Only state-controlled media is permitted. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/tv8.jpg[/img] [b]Public Protest[/b] - The right to unfettered public protest is enshrined in law. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p23.jpg[/img] [b]No Dissent[/b] - Public protests are illegal. [img]https://i.imgur.com/GbejFgX.jpg[/img] [b]Sortition[/b] - Parliamentarians are randomly selected. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/tv9.jpg[/img] [b]Pledge of Allegiance[/b] - The daily singing of an anthem or reciting of a pledge is compulsory in schools. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p51.jpg[/img] [b]Proportional Representation[/b] - Votes translate linearly to elected representation, with no seats or electoral college. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/e19.jpg[/img] [b]Native Representation[/b] - Only native-born citizens may hold elected office. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/t42.jpg[/img] [b]Term Limits[/b] - Elected representatives must leave office after a legally mandated amount of time. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/e15.jpg[/img][/box] [anchor=2][/anchor][box][b][size=200]Society[/size][/b] [hr] [b]Marriage Equality[/b] - Citizens of the same sex may marry. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p25.jpg[/img] [b]No Marriage[/b] - Marriage is prohibited. [img]https://i.imgur.com/HcFGrcr.jpg[/img] [b]Permanent Marriage[/b] - Divorce is illegal. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p70.jpg[/img] [b]Heterosexuality[/b] - Same-sex relationships are illegal. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p3.jpg[/img] [b]Polygamy[/b] - Citizens may have multiple spouses. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p45.jpg[/img] [b]No Adultery[/b] - Adultery is prohibited by law. [img]https://i.imgur.com/4AzQUyu.jpg[/img] [b]Atheism[/b] - Religious worship is prohibited. [img]https://i.imgur.com/oeEzb8T.jpg[/img] [b]No Contraception[/b] - Contraception is illegal. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/n11.jpg[/img] [b]No Abortion[/b] - Abortion is illegal. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p32.jpg[/img] [b]Geronticide[/b] - Citizens are not permitted to reach old age. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/r16.jpg[/img] [b]Euthanasia[/b] - Citizens are legally entitled to end their lives. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/k16.jpg[/img] [b]Compulsory Organ Harvesting[/b] - Citizens have no say in the medical use of their bodies after death. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/n6.jpg[/img] [b]Vat-Produced Infants[/b] - Biological reproduction is prohibited. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/x2.jpg[/img] [b]AI Personhood[/b] - Artificial beings are legally recognized citizens. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/x8.jpg[/img] [b]Vegetarianism[/b] - Vegetarianism is compulsory. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/a5.jpg[/img] [b]Parental Licensing[/b] - Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p69.jpg[/img] [b]Child Self-Rearing[/b] - Children are left in the wilderness to raise themselves. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/l50.jpg[/img] [b]Body Integrity[/b] - Citizens may not pierce their bodies nor circumcize their children. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p72.jpg[/img] [b]Prudism[/b] - Strict modesty laws govern how citizens may dress. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/e14.jpg[/img] [b]Nudism[/b] - Clothing is forbidden. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p18.jpg[/img] [b]No Sports[/b] - Physical contact sports are prohibited. [img]https://i.imgur.com/jSzYzYc.jpg[/img] [b]Sex Education[/b] - School-age children receive mandatory sex education. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p29.jpg[/img] [b]No Smoking[/b] - Smoking is prohibited, even in private. [img]https://i.imgur.com/WO8h22F.jpg[/img] [b]No Zoos[/b] - Animals may not be kept in confinement. [img]https://i.imgur.com/3Q79708.jpg[/img][/box] [anchor=3][/anchor][box][b][size=200]Law & Order[/size][/b] [hr] [b]Capital Punishment[/b] - Citizens may be executed for crimes. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/d14.jpg[/img] [b]Corporal Punishment[/b] - Criminals may be ordered to undergo physical punishment. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/b39.jpg[/img] [b]Human Sacrifice[/b] - Religious sacrifice of human beings is legal. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/x3.jpg[/img] [b]Conscription[/b] - A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/m11.jpg[/img] [b]No Judiciary[/b] - The nation has abolished the court system. [img]https://i.imgur.com/upmOSB3.jpg[/img] [b]Gun Control[/b] - Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms. [img]https://i.imgur.com/8wJg8Zb.jpg[/img] [b]Gun Ownership[/b] - All citizens are required to own a firearm. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/q2.jpg[/img] [b]Curfew[/b] - The nation enforces a national curfew. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p35.jpg[/img] [b]No Prison[/b] - Jails and prisons are not employed. [img]https://i.imgur.com/oLcmYIc.jpg[/img] [b]State Surveillance[/b] - The state heavily monitors citizen behavior and communication. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/z3.jpg[/img] [b]DNA Harvesting[/b] - Citizen DNA must be submitted to the state. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/n3.jpg[/img] [b]ID Chips[/b] - Citizens are administered an under-the-skin ID chip. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/n9.jpg[/img][/box] [anchor=4][/anchor][box][b][size=200]Economy[/size][/b] [hr] [b]Socialism[/b] - Industry is owned and run by the government in a centrally planned economy. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/b43.jpg[/img] [b]Capitalism[/b] - Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/i56.jpg[/img] [b]AI Planning[/b] - The nation runs an AI-backed planned economy. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/b5.jpg[/img] [b]Child Labor[/b] - Children may be legally employed as workers and contractors. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p31.jpg[/img] [b]Maternity Leave[/b] - Mothers of newborn children received paid leave from employment. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p1.jpg[/img] [b]No Computers[/b] - Computers are banned. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/z9.jpg[/img] [b]Universal Health Care[/b] - The state provides health care to all citizens. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/n8.jpg[/img] [b]No Internet[/b] - Citizens may not connect to the Internet. [img]https://i.imgur.com/5PKxlFa.jpg[/img] [b]Cannabis[/b] - Cannabis may be legally purchased. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/n5.jpg[/img] [b]No Drugs[/b] - All recreational drugs are prohibited. [img]https://i.imgur.com/yqCNZLX.jpg[/img] [b]No Automobiles[/b] - Cars are banned. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/k1.jpg[/img] [b]Slavery[/b] - Slavery is legal [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/a7.jpg[/img] [b]Prohibition[/b] - Alcohol is banned. [img]https://i.imgur.com/OsuGXmn.jpg[/img] [b]Autarky[/b] - The nation pursues a policy of economic self-sufficiency. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/i45.jpg[/img] [b]Affirmative Action[/b] - Organizations are required to meet demographic quotas. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/p50.jpg[/img] [b]No Gambling[/b] - Gambling is illegal. [img]https://i.imgur.com/fKNa6YM.jpg[/img] [b]No Video Games[/b] - Computer games are banned. [img]https://i.imgur.com/6crTyhr.jpg[/img] [b]No Nuclear Power[/b] - Nuclear power generation is prohibited. [img]https://i.imgur.com/P9XiYcF.jpg[/img] [b]Nuclear Power[/b] - The nation is nuclear powered. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/i11.jpg[/img] [b]Space Program[/b] - The nation runs a space program. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/w5.jpg[/img] [b]No Aircraft[/b] - Aircraft are banned. [img]https://i.imgur.com/4GGkJ6e.jpg[/img] [b]Metricism[/b] - The state mandates the use of the metric system. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/i34.jpg[/img][/box] [anchor=5][/anchor][box][b][size=200]International[/size][/b] [hr] [b]Weapons of Mass Destruction[/b] - The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/x4.jpg[/img] [b]No WMDs[/b] - The nation opposes the use of WMDs. [img]https://i.imgur.com/BvDYEQs.jpg[/img] [b]Climate Treaty[/b] - The nation is a signatory to an international climate treaty. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/l10.jpg[/img] [b]No Immigration[/b] - Foreigners cannot become residents. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/m15.jpg[/img] [b]No Emigration[/b] - Citizens are not permitted to leave. [img]https://www.nationstates.net/images/banners/samples/t50.jpg[/img][/box]