Special
Low Central Control - This state emphaisises devolution and allocates most of the power of the country to local governments and councils.
Ever since the Cantons were placed and the states were removed the power of the central government has been divided from the 'kings door' to the 'Serfs Shack'.
Government
Monarchy - The special status of a royal family is enshrined in law.
This family is seen as the legitimate ruler in 78% of the region.
Devolution - Government power is substantially delegated to local authorities.
Imperial devolution still requires the states to report directly to the council.
Public Protest - The right to unfettered public protest is enshrined in law.
It is seen as a necessity to protest against what it viewed as wrong, crackdowns only happen when it turns into conspiracy.
Proportional Representation - Votes translate linearly to elected representation, with no seats or electoral college.
Each council position is delegated to population percentage in that area or work.
Absolute Free Speech- The state allows you to say anything about anything at any time for any reason.
To ensure democratic prosperity the state has ensured that in every aspect of life but public schools or under the control of a legal guardian you can say whatever you want.
Society
Marriage Equality - Citizens of the same sex may marry.
Same sex marriages can also have biological children if they submit themselves to DNA harvesting.
No Abortion - Abortion is illegal.
The Imperial government believes that it is people's own responsibility to look after themselves.
Compulsory Organ Harvesting - Citizens have no say in the medical use of their bodies after death.
To ensure that spare organs for organ surgery or replacement are always their vital organs may be taken out of corpses.
Parental Licensing - Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.
To help administer he bureaucracy and ID chips parents are required to legally authenticate their child/s.
Sex Education - School-age children receive mandatory sex education.
It is common practice for children to learn about sex when they reach the average age for puberty (14.7 years old)
Prudism - Strict modesty laws govern how citizens may dress.
The government mandates a strict dress code for all workers in order to protect international business ventures and the look of the state as well as enforce workplace professionalism
Body Integrity - Citizens may not pierce their bodies nor circumcize their children.
In line with the national policy of Prudism the state does not allow people under the age of 30 to make any changes to their body under any circumstance.
Law & Order
Conscription - A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.
It is common for people to enlist even without being conscripted due to the culture built around the army.
Gun Control - Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.
To ensure safety and the avoidance of another civil war guns are banned for average civilians.
State Surveillance - The state heavily monitors citizen behaviour and communication.
Each city has at least 3 security cameras per street which are constantly maintained, and citizens can have data accessed at any time.
ID Chips - Citizens are administered an under-the-skin ID chip.
To ensure jobs are handed out based on unbiased fact ID chips are administered to civilians voluntarily.
Economy
Capitalistic Socialism - The industry is overseen by the government however a free-market economy is employed.
Each year the government will gain valuable insight on the economic plans for the country which is transferred to a free-market economy that operates off that insight.
Child Labor - Children may be legally employed as workers and contractors.
Children can be legally employed at 13 but only in safe jobs under some supervision or around adults.
Universal Health Care - The state provides health care to all citizens.
Healthcare is free no matter the issue, but you will be heavily fined if you are found lying.
Autarky - The nation pursues a policy of economic self-sufficiency.
The state can provide all the needs of its citizens with only resources in its borders.
Nuclear Power - The nation is nuclear powered.
Nuclear energy has been harnessed and it now statistically the most effective and safe source of energy.
Space Program - The nation runs a space program.
To further scientific advancement and strategic circumstances the Imperial government spends money on space exploration.
Metricism - The state mandates the use of the metric system.
The metric system is mandated to all civilians but you wont get in trouble for using the Imperial system.
International
Weapons of Mass Destruction - The nation claims the legal right to use WMDs.
The state uses and has WMD stockpiles some being ready in the event of an armed conflict.
No Immigration - Foreigners cannot become residents.
To ensure the safety of Imperiums borders the Imperial government has made sure that everyone in Imperium IS Imperium.
No Emigration - Citizens are not permitted to leave.
If you have a citizenship then you are not allowed to leave Imperiums borders unless for vacation or work, this does not apply for those with dual citizenships.