Government
Feudalism
The nation practices a feudal system of lords and serfs.
State Press
Only state-controlled media is permitted.
Pledge of Allegiance
The daily singing of an anthem or reciting of a pledge is compulsory in schools.
Sortition
Parliamentarians are randomly selected.
Society
Permanent Marriage
Divorce is illegal.
Heterosexuality
Same-sex relationships are illegal.
No Adultery
Adultery is prohibited by law.
No Contraception
Contraception is illegal.
No Abortion
Abortion is illegal.
Parental Licensing
Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.
Body Integrity
Citizens may not pierce their bodies nor circumcize their children.
Prudism
Strict modesty laws govern how citizens may dress.
No Smoking
Smoking is prohibited, even in private.
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.
Maternity Leave
New mothers receive paid leave from employment.
Universal Health Care
The state provides health care to all citizens.
Prohibition
Alcohol is banned.
Nuclear Power
The nation is nuclear powered.
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.
No Emigration
Citizens are not permitted to leave.