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Kennethland
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Posts: 18
Founded: May 31, 2014
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Postby Kennethland » Fri Sep 26, 2014 4:48 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Kennethland
Full Name of Nation: The Constitutional Monarchy of Kennethland
Type of Government: Socialist Monarchy
National Leader(s): HRH King Kenneth and Prime Minister Atwood
State Religion(s): Church of Kennethland

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?:Yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: No
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?:Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: elected
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?:
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: Yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?:No
How many major parties does your nation have?: One, but other minority parties openly exist
Does the government control any of these parties?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: No
Does your nation use Propaganda?: Yes
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: No
Anything else you would like to add: No

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: No
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: Yes
Are abortions allowed? Yes
Is Polygamy allowed?: No
Is incest Legal?: Yes
Is Bestiality Legal?: No
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: No
Is public nudity allowed? Yes
Is Slavery Legal?: No
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: No
Is pornography legal?: Yes
Is prostitution legal?: Yes
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" No
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: No
Are public sexual displays allowed? Yes
Is Marijuana Legal? Yes
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? Yes
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? yes
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: No
Eugenics: Yes
Genocide: No
Torture: No
"Mysterious Disappearences": Yes
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: Yes

Status of Copyright law: Fairly restrictive but clear law

Age of:
Consent: 14
Majority: 17
Right to Vote: 17
Right to Drive: 15
Right to Marriage 17

Anything else you would like to add:

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: Yes
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 7
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: Yes
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: Yes
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 9
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: Yes
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 9
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 4
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Progressive
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Helps the working class
Are roads privatized?: No
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?: No
Is education Privatized?: No
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? No
Anything else you would like to add: No
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Padnak
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Posts: 6408
Founded: Feb 19, 2014
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Postby Padnak » Fri Sep 26, 2014 5:02 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Padnak
Full Name of Nation: Republic of Padnak
Type of Government: Rubber stamp republic run by a military junta (Civilian republic that is totally powerless, all decisions made by the military before being handed to the civilian government to be put into action while looking like they're being made by an elected civilian party that has a guaranteed majority.)
National Leader(s): President Luho Juizi (Powerless puppet for the military, official state leader), General Dieu Duc Viet (supreme commander of the Padnaki Armed Forces, actual ruler of the country)
State Religion(s): None, however Buddhism and Thouzan are favoured on a local level

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Officially yes, however elections are normally seen as rigged
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Officially yes, however elections are normally seen as rigged
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: No
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: N/A
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: N/A
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: No, most elections are rigged and considerable voter intimidation takes place
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: No, prisoners and political dissidents are barred from voting
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: Officially no, however in practice considerable voter intimidation takes place
How many major parties does your nation have?: One, the Padnak Unity Party (The military's mouthpiece within the government)
Does the government control any of these parties?: The Padnak Unity Party is directly controlled by the military which also runs a number of other government functions
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Officially guaranteed by the constitution, in reality there is considerable suppression
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: No official stance, however "harbouring anti state thoughts" is a common conviction for people the government deems a threat
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: No, only groups approved by the state may be joined
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: No
Does your nation use Propaganda?: Considerable amounts, however most of it is laughed at by the population
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: No ideologies are outlawed, however the Padnak Peace Party is officially banned for being led by a notable anti junta activist
Anything else you would like to add: N/A

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Officially yes, however show trials of anti government activists and others deemed "enemies of the state" are common and most people expect trials to be rigged
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: No
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No, however in many rural areas there are reappraisals by the local population
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: No official stance
Are abortions allowed? Banned, all unwanted children are required to be turned over to the military board of education to be sent to military run orphanages to later be brainwashed into loyal soldiers
Is Polygamy allowed?: Yes
Is incest Legal?: No
Is Bestiality Legal?: No
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: No
Is public nudity allowed? In developed areas no, however in rural areas it is generally overlooked
Is Slavery Legal?: Officially no, however the Ministry of State Security runs a vast system of gulag style work camps where prisoners are worked to death
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: Most old media is heavily censored, however the government hasn't done anything to try and censor the internet
Is pornography legal?: Yes
Is prostitution legal?: No, however most police turn a blind eye
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" No official stance,
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: No, however they are extremely common in rural areas
Are public sexual displays allowed? No
Is Marijuana Legal? No
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? No
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? No
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: Yes
Eugenics: No
Genocide: In the recent past yes
Torture: Extremely common
"Mysterious Disappearences": They happen rather frequently
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: Nuclear weapons research, biological weapons testing on the civilian population etc

Status of Copyright law: Harsh, but almost totally unenforced

Age of:
Consent: 15
Majority: 18
Right to Vote: 18
Right to Drive: 16
Right to Marriage 12

Anything else you would like to add: N/A

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: No
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 3
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No, most unions are banned
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: No
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: No
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: In rural areas 8/10, in industrialized areas 1/10, overall 5/10
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: No
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: No, however people who would normally be receiving welfare and are able bodied are conscripted into the national reserve and receive payment similar to that of welfare
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 2/10
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 6/10, however this means little because oil and gas exploration is not barred from parks and reserves
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: Yes, often through bribary
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Flat
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: laissez faire, with state-capitalistic tendencies
Are roads privatized?: No
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?: No
Is education Privatized?: Yes, however public education is available for most
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? No, however privatized health care exists
Anything else you would like to add: N/A
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Inquilabstan wrote:It is official now. Padnak is really Cobra Commander.

Bezombia wrote:It was about this time that Padnak slowly realized that the thread he thought was about gaming was, in fact, an eight story tall crustacean from the protozoic era.

Husseinarti wrote:Powered Borscht.

Because cosmonauts should never think that even in the depths of space they are free from the Soviet Union.

The Kievan People wrote:As usual, this is Padnak's fault, but we need to move on.

Immoren wrote:Again we've sexual tension that can be cut with a bowie.

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New Roma Republic
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Posts: 2579
Founded: Mar 31, 2014
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Postby New Roma Republic » Mon Nov 03, 2014 2:57 pm

Is this dead or will the forms be evaluated?
IC call me NRI, Novus Romanum Imperium, or the New Roman Imperium; OOC call me Roma or New Roma
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Giliberafta
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Posts: 2867
Founded: Apr 08, 2014
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Postby Giliberafta » Mon Nov 03, 2014 3:52 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Giliberafta
Full Name of Nation: The United Tehnocratic Republic of Giliberafta
Type of Government: Unitary Presidential Democratic Socialist Technocratic Republic
National Leader(s): Praeses Kaius Anitpater
State Religion(s): None

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: There are three national judicial courts. 2 are apointed by the Praeses and approved by the Senate, while 1/3 of the third court is elected by the people
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: Praeses and apporval of the Senate
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: Yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: No
How many major parties does your nation have?: 1 major party, but there are many political parties that take control of the state and local governments
Does the government control any of these parties?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: Yes
Does your nation use Propaganda?: No
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: No
Anything else you would like to add:N/A

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: No
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: yEs
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?:yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?:yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?:no
Is fornication a crime in your nation?:no
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?:yes
Are abortions allowed?: Before the third month yes
Is Polygamy allowed?: yes
Is incest Legal?: yes
Is Bestiality Legal?: no
Is Birth Control Legal?:yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: no
Is public nudity allowed? no
Is Slavery Legal?: no
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: no
Is pornography legal?: yes
Is prostitution legal?: yes
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?": no
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: yes
Are public sexual displays allowed?: no
Is Marijuana Legal?: yes
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal?: some states say yes, some no
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal?: No
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: No
Eugenics: No
Genocide: No
Torture: No
"Mysterious Disappearences": No
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing:

Status of Copyright law:

Age of:
Consent: 18
Majority: 25
Right to Vote: 18
Right to Drive: 16
Right to Marriage: 18

Anything else you would like to add:

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: Yes
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: Ye
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 7
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: Yes
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 9
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: Yes
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: yEs
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 7
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?:8
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Progressive
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?:
Are roads privatized?: No
Is law Privatized?: nO
Is the government Privatized?: no
Is education Privatized?: private schools? then yes
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? No
Anything else you would like to add:

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Balkansia
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Posts: 44
Founded: Nov 08, 2014
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Postby Balkansia » Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:35 am

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Balkansia
Full Name of Nation: The empire of Balkansia
Type of Government: Empire
National Leader(s): Empress Theadora III
State Religion(s): Agnostic athiesm.

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes, The senate
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Kind of, An emperor/Empress
Are members of said branch elected democratically?:NO
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?:no, The senate
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?:yes
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: The people
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: for the senate
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: No.
How many major parties does your nation have?: 3, Democrats, Libertarians, And Independents
Does the government control any of these parties?: The libertarians control 1/2 the senate and the empress is an independent.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?:yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: Emperor: For life. Senator: 3 years.
Does your nation use Propaganda?: Occasionally.
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: Conservitism.
Anything else you would like to add:

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Light weaponry
Does your nation have freedom of religion?:yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: YES
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?:yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No no way
Is fornication a crime in your nation?:hell no
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: yes, the current empress is bisexual.
Are abortions allowed? yep
Is Polygamy allowed?: yes
Is incest Legal?: to an extent
Is Bestiality Legal?: no
Is Birth Control Legal?: yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: to an extent
Is public nudity allowed? Yes
Is Slavery Legal?: no
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: no
Is pornography legal?: yes
Is prostitution legal?: yes
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" NO HELLA NO
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: no
Are public sexual displays allowed? yes
Is Marijuana Legal? yes
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? to an extent
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? no, nit yet
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: yes
Eugenics: no
Genocide: no
Torture: Mild torture
"Mysterious Disappearences": yep but dont tell any one
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: Of appealing to minority's to create an uprising to kill the majorities, which is very untrue

Status of Copyright laws: Illegalized to an extent.

Age of:
Consent: 14
Majority: 18
Right to Vote:18
Right to Drive:16
Right to Marriage: 17 w/ parents permission. w/o permission you need to be 18.

Anything else you would like to add:
We did not fill out the economic section because we are indeed communist.
Last edited by Balkansia on Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:40 am, edited 3 times in total.
Ideology info:Anarcho-Communist
Current Wars: Capitolist Riots- Won!War against Sanctus Byzantium - Ongoing!
FOR: Liberalism, Pro-Choice, Lgbtqia rights,Recreational Marajauna, Femminism, Communism
AGAINST: Conservitism,, Pro Life, Sexism, Transphobia, Homophobia, Islamphobia, Extremist groups of any kind, Capitilism
CURRENT LEADER:Empress Theadora III
About me: Canadian, Polysexual, Man, 15, Bored,
Political compass: Economic Left/Right: -3.50
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.03

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Novo Wagondia
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Founded: Aug 06, 2012
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Postby Novo Wagondia » Sun Nov 09, 2014 10:30 am

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Wagondia
Full Name of Nation: The Constitutional Empire of Wagondia
Type of Government: Constitutional Monarchy
National Leader(s):
-Head of State: HSM Emperor Edward I
-Head of Government: Madame PM Lady Eavan Macumber
State Religion(s): None

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: No, it is hereditary. However, the populace can vote to oust them (similar to impeachment)
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Appointed by an elected body
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: The Legislature
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: Yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: No
How many major parties does your nation have?: 5
Does the government control any of these parties?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: Some
Does your nation use Propaganda?: No
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: No
Anything else you would like to add: N/A

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: Very much so
Are abortions allowed? Yes
Is Polygamy allowed?: Generally No [Though some Muslim-majority provinces are allowed to practice it so long as there are consenting parties]
Is incest Legal?: No
Is Bestiality Legal?: No
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: No
Is public nudity allowed? Yes, in designated areas
Is Slavery Legal?: No
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: No
Is pornography legal?: Yes
Is prostitution legal?: Yes [But brothels and pimping are illegal]
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" No
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: No
Are public sexual displays allowed? Yes, in designated areas
Is Marijuana Legal? Generally No, but legal in some provinces
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? No
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? No
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: No
Eugenics: No
Genocide: No
Torture: No
"Mysterious Disappearences": No
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: No

Status of Copyright law: Modeled after EU law

Age of:
Consent: 16
Majority: 18
Right to Vote: 18
Right to Drive: 17
Right to Marriage 18

Anything else you would like to add: N/A

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: Yes
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 7
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: Yes
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 5
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: Yes
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 5
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 8
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: Yes
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Progressive
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Secular, Ordoliberal Social Market Capitalism
Are roads privatized?: There are some privatized toll roads, but all essential and main roads are public
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?: No
Is education Privatized?: There is both private and public education
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? There is both private and public healthcare
Anything else you would like to add: N/A
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Atlanticatia
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Posts: 5970
Founded: Mar 01, 2014
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Postby Atlanticatia » Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:17 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Atlanticatia
Full Name of Nation: The Republic of Atlanticatia
Type of Government: Unitary parliamentary republic
National Leader(s): Prime Minister Victoria Andrews
State Religion(s): none

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes, via mixed-member proportional representation
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: The executive is a part of the legislature
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes, indirectly - the executive is chosen by the leading party of the parliament
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Appointed
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: By the Prime Minister and confirmed by the legislature
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: Yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: No, these are strictly prohibited
How many major parties does your nation have?: 8
Does the government control any of these parties?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Yes, although some laws regarding violence and hate speech restrict it for those cases
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: No
Does your nation use Propaganda?: No
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: No
Anything else you would like to add: n/a

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Gun ownership is highly regulated, but it is not banned outright
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: Yes, to the fullest extent possible
Are abortions allowed? Yes, and they are publicly funded
Is Polygamy allowed?: Polygamous legal marriage is not permitted
Is incest Legal?: Yes, but only between consenting adults
Is Bestiality Legal?: No
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes, and it is publicly funded
Is cannibalism allowed?: No
Is public nudity allowed? Varies by municipality
Is Slavery Legal?: No
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: No
Is pornography legal?: Yes, as long as participants are all over 18
Is prostitution legal?: Yes, it is decriminalized
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" No, it is strictly prohibited
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: No, forced marriage is illegal
Are public sexual displays allowed? Varies by municipality
Is Marijuana Legal? Yes
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? Possession is decriminalized
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? Possession is decriminalized, rehabilitation if you possess it
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: No
Eugenics: No
Genocide: No
Torture: No
"Mysterious Disappearences": No
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: No

Status of Copyright law: Medium-level protections

Age of:
Consent: 16. However, someone aged 13, 14, or 15, can consent to someone up to 4 years older than them.
Majority: 18
Right to Vote: 16
Right to Drive: 16
Right to Marriage: 16

Anything else you would like to add: n/a

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: In some cases
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: In some cases
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 4
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: Yes
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: About 51% of firms have some measure of workplace democracy
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 4
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: Yes
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 4
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: About one-third
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Heavily progressive
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: A social-democratic mixed economy
Are roads privatized?: No
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?: No
Is education Privatized?: No
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? No
Anything else you would like to add: n/a
Economic Left/Right: -5.75
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.95

Pros: social democracy, LGBT+ rights, pro-choice, free education and health care, environmentalism, Nordic model, secularism, welfare state, multiculturalism
Cons: social conservatism, neoliberalism, hate speech, racism, sexism, 'right-to-work' laws, religious fundamentalism
i'm a dual american-new zealander previously lived in the northeast US, now living in new zealand. university student.
Social Democrat and Progressive.
Hanna Nilsen, Leader of the SDP. Equality, Prosperity, and Opportunity: The Social Democratic Party

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Roelandia
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Posts: 582
Founded: Jul 28, 2014
Scandinavian Liberal Paradise

Postby Roelandia » Sun Nov 09, 2014 6:41 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Roelandia
Full Name of Nation: Federal republic of Roelandia
Type of Government: Social Democratic republic
National Leader(s): chancellor Leonardo Caprise
State Religion(s): none (freedom of religion but stricktly secular)

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: yes
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: appointed
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: the internal judicial council (seperate from the executive and legislative branch)
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: yes (if they posses the Roelandian nationality and are not a convicted criminal)
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: yes
How many major parties does your nation have?: around 6
Does the government control any of these parties?: no
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: yes
Does your nation use Propaganda?: sometimes (depends on the situation)
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: no (they can be but only in extreme situations)
Anything else you would like to add:

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: no
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: no
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: no
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: yes
Are abortions allowed? Yes
Is Polygamy allowed?: no (not officially but it is not punishable by law)
Is incest Legal?: no
Is Bestiality Legal?: no
Is Birth Control Legal?: yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: no
Is public nudity allowed? No
Is Slavery Legal?: no
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: no
Is pornography legal?: yes
Is prostitution legal?: yes (only by government approved service providers)
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" no
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: in principle yes, but it is frowned upon
Are public sexual displays allowed? Depends
Is Marijuana Legal? No (but it is barely enforced)
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? No
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? No
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: no
Eugenics: no
Genocide: no
Torture: no
"Mysterious Disappearences": no
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: sometimes

Status of Copyright law:

Age of:
Consent: 16
Majority: 20
Right to Vote: 20
Right to Drive: 20
Right to Marriage 20

Anything else you would like to add:

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: no
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: yes
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 4
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: no
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: yes
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: yes
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 2
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: yes
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: yes
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 1
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 5
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: no
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Flat tax
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Liberal
Are roads privatized?: no
Is law Privatized?: no
Is the government Privatized?: no
Is education Privatized?: yes
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? Yes
Anything else you would like to add:
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Acupui
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Posts: 11
Founded: Nov 15, 2014
Ex-Nation

Postby Acupui » Sat Nov 15, 2014 8:20 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Acupui
Full Name of Nation: República do Acupui
Type of Government: Presidential Republic
National Leader(s): President Somom Esocarde
State Religion(s): None

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Out of 9, 4 Appointed, and 5 Elected
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: The President nominates and the legislature Approves
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: It is compulsory unless not competent or able to
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: No
How many major parties does your nation have?: 10
Does the government control any of these parties?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Yes, excluding Hate Speech or Inappropriate speech adhering to the principle of "You don't yell fire when there isn't one"
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Yes but regulated (IE no blocking intersections or unplanned/random parades)
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: Yes
Does your nation use Propaganda?: No
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: No
Anything else you would like to add: None

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: No
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: No
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: Yes to a degree
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: Yes
Are abortions allowed? Yes but regulated
Is Polygamy allowed?: Yes
Is incest Legal?: No
Is Bestiality Legal?: No
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes but regulated
Is cannibalism allowed?: No
Is public nudity allowed? Yes, it is compulsory on Amibir Island in Vayu-vayu
Is Slavery Legal?: No, we do have penal "slavery" though but it is our form of community service for example if you break your neighbors fence you are sentenced to be a servant for 5 hours and fix what you broke and help out.
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: Slightly
Is pornography legal?: Yes but regulated
Is prostitution legal?: Yes but regulated
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" No
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: No
Are public sexual displays allowed? Yes but regulated
Is Marijuana Legal? Yes but regulated
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? No
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? No
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: No
Eugenics: No
Genocide: No
Torture: No
"Mysterious Disappearences": No
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: N/A

Status of Copyright law: A police registry of intellectual property is in place; laxed copyright law

Age of:
Consent: Spermarche/Menarche
Majority: 18
Right to Vote: 18
Right to Drive: 16
Right to Marriage: 18

Anything else you would like to add: N/A

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: Yes
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 3
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: The government does not interfere with labor groups and corporations
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 4
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: No
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: Barely
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 3
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 4
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Progressive
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Regulate when necessity otherwise laissez-faire
Are roads privatized?: No
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?: No
Is education Privatized?: We have public and private schools
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? We have welfare subsidies and 2 public hospitals, the rest is all private
Anything else you would like to add: N/A

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Creataris
Minister
 
Posts: 2337
Founded: Aug 02, 2013
Ex-Nation

Postby Creataris » Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:29 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: The Empire of Creataris
Full Name of Nation: The Grand Empire of Creataris
Type of Government: Absolute Monarchy with smatterings of democracy
National Leader(s): Emperor Abelt Dessler XXIII, President Reydof Hyss
State Religion(s): None

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: No
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: N/A
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: No
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: N/a
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: No
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: N/A
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: N/A
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: For low to mid ranking government offices
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: All but criminals
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: No
How many major parties does your nation have?: None, you vote for the person
Does the government control any of these parties?: N/A
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Tehy have the privelege of saying some things, criminals have all of their speech monitored but anti-government and hateful speech is forbidden
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Impossible to stop someone from thinking
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: People are free to talk to whomever they wish unless they are ciminals
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: They are given the priviledge of petition
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Unless they are criminals
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: 5 years for elected positions
Does your nation use Propaganda?: Yes
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: Capitalism, Libiralism
Anything else you would like to add: Freedoms are temred priviledges as they are earned through working for the good of all

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: No
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: To a degree
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: No
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: Transgenders are given psychological help but all others are permites
Are abortions allowed? Only in the case of rape or danger to the mothers life
Is Polygamy allowed?: Yes
Is incest Legal?: No
Is Bestiality Legal?: No
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: No
Is public nudity allowed? Only in certain areas
Is Slavery Legal?: No
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: Yes
Is pornography legal?: Yes
Is prostitution legal?: No
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" Yes
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: If supported by your religion/traditionds
Are public sexual displays allowed? no
Is Marijuana Legal? no
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? no
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? no
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: Frequently
Eugenics: No
Genocide: No
Torture: Frequently
"Mysterious Disappearences": Occasionly
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: The usual crap they accuse government of

Status of Copyright law: Supported

Age of:
Consent: 18
Majority: 18
Right to Vote: 18
Right to Drive: 18
Right to Marriage: 18

Anything else you would like to add: The White shield armies have taken in children from age 3 up to age 18 for over two thousand years now and has provided them with their entire education, including a basic military education, leaving makes them an adult.

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: Yes
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: No need
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 10
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: ?
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?:
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 1
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: Yes
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 10 but there are none
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 4
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: No
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: planned Economy
Are roads privatized?: No
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?: No
Is education Privatized?: No
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? No
Anything else you would like to add:
Knowledge is power guard it well.
How would you destroy a man? Give him power.
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Maryginya
Political Columnist
 
Posts: 3
Founded: Nov 10, 2014
Ex-Nation

Postby Maryginya » Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:40 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation:Maryginia
Full Name of Nation:The States Rights Monarchy of Maryginia
Type of Government: Confederated Monarchy
National Leader(s): Queen Madison Aduana
State Religion(s): Judaism, however it is in name only

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?:sort of, the States Rights Congress can pass resolutions, but the Monarch must approve them, in addition the Monarch may make laws without going through the States Rights Congress
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?:No
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?:Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: No
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: On the federal level, the Monarch on local levels, the congress of the state
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?:
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?:Yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: No
How many major parties does your nation have?: States Rights party, Party for a free Maryginia, Social Democratic Party of Maryginia
Does the government control any of these parties?: define control, the queen is a member of the States Rights Party but all parties are allowed to run
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?:Yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: No
Does your nation use Propaganda?: recently yes, though the nation did suffer a civil war where it lost half of its territory to rebels
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: Yes, the People's Front for a socialist Maryginia, and the Popular workers revolutionary front are banned, due to their uprising against the government
Anything else you would like to add:
No
Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom of religion?:Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?:Yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?:Yes
Are abortions allowed?Yes
Is Polygamy allowedYes
Is incest Legal?:Yes
Is Bestiality Legal?:No
Is Birth Control Legal?:Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?:if it is consensual and no killing is involved by the consumer
Is public nudity allowed? within certain zones
Is Slavery Legal?: No
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: No
Is pornography legal?: Yes
Is prostitution legal?: Yes
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" No
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: If the spouses consent
Are public sexual displays allowed? In certain zones
Is Marijuana Legal? Yes
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? Yes
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? Yes, however they are taxed at 10,000% to discourage use
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: No
Eugenics:No
Genocide:No
Torture:No
"Mysterious Disappearences":No
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing:No

Status of Copyright law Copyright laws are weak

Age of:
Consent: 16
Majority:16
Right to Vote:16
Right to Drive:16
Right to Marriage16

Anything else you would like to add:no

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: No
Does your nation make use of subsidies?:No
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?:1
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?:No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?:No, it allows it, but takes a neutral stance on it
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?:no
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?:3
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: No
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?:No
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?:2
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?:4
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?:No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?:Flat
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?:Mostly free market Capitalist
Are roads privatized?: in some areas
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?:No
Is education Privatized?: in some areas
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? Yes
Anything else you would like to add: No

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Rutuba
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Posts: 315
Founded: Jun 06, 2012
Ex-Nation

Postby Rutuba » Sun Nov 16, 2014 4:54 am

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Rutuba
Full Name of Nation: Republic of Rutuba
Type of Government: Parliamentary republic
National Leader(s): President George Duncan, Prime Minister Theodore Msimang
State Religion(s): Christianity

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: The lower house is elected directly by all adult citizens, while the upper house is elected indirectly.
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes.
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: The President is indirectly elected, while the Cabinet is appointed by the President with the approval of the Parliament.
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Appointed
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: President, upon recommendation by the National Judicial Council.
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: Yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: No
How many major parties does your nation have?: Five are currently represented in Parliament
Does the government control any of these parties?: Two of the parties currently form a coalition government, but no party is under direct state control.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes, but organisations deemed dangerous for public order and peace may be banned
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Generally yes, as long as it is peaceful.
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: President cannot be re-elected, otherwise not.
Does your nation use Propaganda?: Of course, but not to a bigger extent than other modern democracies.
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: Theoretically no ideology is explicitly banned (since the repeal of the Suppression of Communism Act), however organisations which approve of violence as a means of political activity may be outlawed.
Anything else you would like to add:

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: Yes, theoretically, however a majority of primary schools in Rutuba are run by a Christian church and in many areas parents demanding a secular education for their kids could have a tough time.
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: Yes, we hold this one very dearly.
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes, of course, we are not some commie despots.
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: Nope.
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: Nope.
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: We do not recognise such a ridiculous concept. Homosexual activities are of course allowed, though.
Are abortions allowed? Yes, for medical reasons.
Is Polygamy allowed?: No.
Is incest Legal?: No.
Is Bestiality Legal?: No.
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes.
Is cannibalism allowed?: No.
Is public nudity allowed? Generally not, but some municipalities have resolved to allow it in order to encourage nudist tourists.
Is Slavery Legal?: Of course not.
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: No.
Is pornography legal?: Yes
Is prostitution legal?: Yes
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" Yes, banning it would be oppressive and, in fact, discriminatory. Discrimination by the law or by public organs would be of course unconstitutional.
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: Arranged yes, forced no.
Are public sexual displays allowed? Generally not.
Is Marijuana Legal? Yes.
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? Possession for personal use is allowed, dealing is not.
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? See above.
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: Yes
Eugenics: We encourage, but not force it.
Genocide: No
Torture: No
"Mysterious Disappearences": No
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: All of the above, for example.

Status of Copyright law: Well, we have no Pirate party here since many of their proposals are already law.

Age of:
Consent: 15
Majority: 18
Right to Vote: 18
Right to Drive: 18
Right to Marriage: 18

Anything else you would like to add:

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: Yes
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: No
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 2
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No, what a horrible idea.
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: No, we are not some bloody genocidal commies.
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: See above.
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 1
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: No
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: No
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 1, we have no corporate income tax.
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 4
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: We have no income tax for either corporations or individuals
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: See above
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Market liberalism
Are roads privatized?: Mostly not.
Is law Privatized?: No.
Is the government Privatized?: No.
Is education Privatized?: Mostly yes, but it is free of charge since the state pays for it through school vouchers
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? Mostly yes.
Anything else you would like to add:

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Communist Volkstrad
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Posts: 6878
Founded: Oct 22, 2014
Father Knows Best State

Postby Communist Volkstrad » Sun Nov 16, 2014 6:26 am

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation:Communist Volkstrad
Full Name of Nation:Democratic Republic of Volkstrad
Type of Government:Autocracy
National Leader(s):Chairman Valko Markov
State Religion(s):None.

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?:No
Are members of said branch elected democratically?:
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?:No
Are members of said branch elected democratically?:
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?:Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?:Appointed
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: By the Volkboard(Ruling council that the Chairman is head of.)
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?:No
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?:Yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?:No
How many major parties does your nation have?:One
Does the government control any of these parties?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?:No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?:
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?:No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?:No
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?:No
Does your nation use Propaganda?:Yes
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?:Yes
Anything else you would like to add:

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?:No
Does your nation have freedom of religion?:Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?:No
Does your nation have the right to privacy?:No
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?:No
Is adultery a crime in your nation?:No
Is fornication a crime in your nation?:No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?:Yes
Are abortions allowed?Yes
Is Polygamy allowed?:Yes
Is incest Legal?:No
Is Bestiality Legal?:No
Is Birth Control Legal?:Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?:No
Is public nudity allowed?Yes
Is Slavery Legal?:No
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?:Yes
Is pornography legal?:Yes
Is prostitution legal?:Yes
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?"No
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?:No
Are public sexual displays allowed?No
Is Marijuana Legal?Yes
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal?Yes
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal?No
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment:Yes
Eugenics:No
Genocide:No
Torture:Yes
"Mysterious Disappearences":So many I can't even list them.
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing:Conspiracy theorists? Our Nation seems to have misplaced them.

Status of Copyright law:

Age of:
Consent:16
Majority:18
Right to Vote:17
Right to Drive:15
Right to Marriage:18
Anything else you would like to add:

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?:
Does your nation make use of subsidies?:
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?:
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?:
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?:
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?:
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?:
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?:
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?:
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?:
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?:
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?:
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?:
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?:
Are roads privatized?:
Is law Privatized?:
Is the government Privatized?:
Is education Privatized?:
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized?
Anything else you would like to add:
I'm not actually a communist.

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Welskerland
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Posts: 899
Founded: Aug 06, 2014
Inoffensive Centrist Democracy

Postby Welskerland » Sun Nov 16, 2014 6:34 am

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Welskerland
Full Name of Nation: Federal Kingdom of Welskerland
Type of Government: Federal constitutional monarchy
National Leader(s): King Godfrey III, and Minister President Alex Linden
State Religion(s): Welskian Baptist Church

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: No
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Elected
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?:
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: Only if you are at least 21
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: Yes
How many major parties does your nation have?: 3
Does the government control any of these parties?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: No
Does your nation use Propaganda?: Sparingly
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: No
Anything else you would like to add: No

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Yes, it is really easy to own a gun, as long as you are at least 21
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: No
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: Yes
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: Mostly. Same sex marriages and child adoptions by homosexual couples are illegal, but otherwise they are treated like anybody else
Are abortions allowed? Only when the mother's life is at risk
Is Polygamy allowed?: Yes
Is incest Legal?: No
Is Bestiality Legal?: No
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: No
Is public nudity allowed? Depends on the province
Is Slavery Legal?: Only as capital punishment
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: Certain kinds of pornography is banned, otherwise no
Is pornography legal?: Adult pornography is, the other kind is strictly outlawed
Is prostitution legal?: Depends on the province
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" Yes, but it is discouraged
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: Depends on the province
Are public sexual displays allowed? No
Is Marijuana Legal? Depends on the province
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? Depends on the province
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? Depends on the province
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: Yes
Eugenics: No
Genocide: No
Torture: Only on terrorist or other heinous criminals
"Mysterious Disappearences": No
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: Not really

Status of Copyright law:

Age of:
Consent: 15
Majority: 25
Right to Vote: 21
Right to Drive: Depends on province
Right to Marriage : 15

Anything else you would like to add: N/A

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: Only when necessary
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: Only for public institutions like schools and fire departments
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 2
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: No
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: No
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 1
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: No
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: No
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 2
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 3
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Flat Tax
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Leave it be
Are roads privatized?: No
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?: No
Is education Privatized?: There are private schools, but the majority of the education system is public
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? Healthcare is privatized, but limited welfare is a public institution
Anything else you would like to add: No
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This nation does reflect my IRL views unless something is more interesting to differ from what I believe otherwise. For example, Welskerland is a constitutional monarchy, while I prefer a republic IRL.

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CTALNH
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Posts: 9596
Founded: Jul 18, 2010
Ex-Nation

Postby CTALNH » Sun Nov 16, 2014 6:39 am

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation:Ctalnh
Full Name of Nation:The Soviet Federative Socialist Union of Ctalnh
Type of Government:Republican Stratocratic Socialist Union
National Leader(s):Nikolai Demichev
State Religion(s):FUCK RELIGION! Hem what my colleague meant to say is that Ctalnh is a secular nation without a state religion where everyone can believe in everything...Except in a religion and anything subversive to the state!

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?:Yes technically
Are members of said branch elected democratically?:Yes technically
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?:Yes technically
Are members of said branch elected democratically?:Yes technically
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?:Yes technically
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?:Yes technically
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?:The people but the only people that may be elected are people who have passed military training and have been chosen by the party to be able to run for office.
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?:One party inner election
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?:Yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?:No.
How many major parties does your nation have?:1
Does the government control any of these parties?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?:Yes technically
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?:Yes technically
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?:Yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?:Yes
Does your nation use Propaganda?:Yes
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?:Yes

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?:No
Does your nation have freedom of religion?:Yes Image
Does your nation have freedom from religion?:Yes :twisted:
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?:Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?:Yes....
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?:No.
Is adultery a crime in your nation?:No.
Is fornication a crime in your nation?:No.
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?:Yes.
Are abortions allowed?Yes.
Is Polygamy allowed?:Yes.
Is incest Legal?:Yes.
Is Bestiality Legal?:Yes.
Is Birth Control Legal?:Yes.
Is cannibalism allowed?:No.
Is public nudity allowed?Yes.
Is Slavery Legal?:No.
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?:Yes.
Is pornography legal?:Yes.
Is prostitution legal?:Yes.
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?"Racial no. :) Religious no. :twisted:
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?:More like requests of offspring by the government between people for eugenics purposes.
Are public sexual displays allowed?Yes.
Is Marijuana Legal?Decriminalized not legal.
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal?No.
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal?No.
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment:Yes.
Eugenics:Yes.
Genocide:Yes.
Torture:Yes.
"Mysterious Disappearances":Yes.
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing:


Status of Copyright law:Nope.

Age of
Consent:12
Majority:16
Right to Vote:16
Right to Drive:16
Right to Marriage: Marriage is outlawed free union is the only way.

Anything else you would like to add: http://www.nationstates.net/nation=ctal ... /id=212855

Economic Liberties:
Does your nation make use of tariffs?:Yes.
Does your nation make use of subsidies?:Yes.
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?:8
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?:Yes.
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?:Yes.
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?:Yes especially in the state enterprises but even there are exceptions.
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?:7
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?:Yes.
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?:Yes
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?:0%
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?:4
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?:No.
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?:Progressive
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?:State socialist with limited state capitalism.
Are roads privatized?:No.
Is law Privatized?:No.
Is the government Privatized?:No.
Is education Privatized?:No.
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized?No.
"This guy is a State socialist, which doesn't so much mean mass murder and totalitarianism as it means trying to have a strong state to lead the way out of poverty and towards a bright future. Strict state control of the economy is necessary to make the great leap forward into that brighter future, and all elements of society must be sure to contribute or else."
Economic Left/Right: -9.25
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 3.64
Lawful Neutral/Lawful Evil half and half.
Authoritarian Extreme Leftist because fuck pre-existing Ideologies.
"Epicus Doomicus Metallicus"
Radical Anti-Radical Feminist Feminist
S.W.I.F: Sex Worker Inclusionary Feminist.
T.I.F: Trans Inclusionary Feminist

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East Ormania
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Posts: 746
Founded: Oct 06, 2012
Ex-Nation

Postby East Ormania » Sun Nov 16, 2014 6:45 am

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: East Ormania
Full Name of Nation: The Federal Democratic Republic of East Ormania
Type of Government: Democratic-Socialist
National Leader(s): Alexandar Ilianov
State Religion(s): Eastern Orthodox Christianity

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Appointed
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: The Prime-Minister, Alexandar Ilianov
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: Yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: No
How many major parties does your nation have?: 4
Does the government control any of these parties?: Yes, the Military Party
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: On all but Prime-Minister
Does your nation use Propaganda?: Yes
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: National Socialism and "Internationalism" is outlawed.
Anything else you would like to add:

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: Yes
Are abortions allowed? No
Is Polygamy allowed?: Yes
Is incest Legal?: No
Is Bestiality Legal?: No
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: No
Is public nudity allowed? No
Is Slavery Legal?: No
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: No
Is pornography legal?: Yes
Is prostitution legal?: Yes
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" No
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: No
Are public sexual displays allowed? No
Is Marijuana Legal? No
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? No
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? No
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: Yes
Eugenics: No
Genocide: No
Torture: Yes
"Mysterious Disappearences": Yes
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: Yes

Status of Copyright law: 125 After the author's death it is considered private property unless the family wants to extend it/declare it public domain.

Age of:
Consent: 15
Majority: 18
Right to Vote: 16
Right to Drive: 18
Right to Marriage: 18

Anything else you would like to add:

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: Yes
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 9
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: Yes
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: No
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?:
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: Yes
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 9
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 6
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Flat Tax
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Socialist, Government-Controlled
Are roads privatized?: No
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?: No
Is education Privatized?: No
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized?: No
Anything else you would like to add:
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Salataia
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Posts: 9
Founded: Feb 02, 2014
Ex-Nation

Postby Salataia » Sun Nov 16, 2014 5:46 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Salataia
Full Name of Nation: The Empire of Salataia
Type of Government: Absolute Monarchy in Civil War
National Leader(s): King Bloodskull
State Religion(s): Human Sacrifice/imperial Cult/ Polytheism

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: No
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: No
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Not really
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: No
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: No
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Appointed
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: By King Bloodskull
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: No, we had one referendum where we voted to enslave a neighboring country
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: No
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: N/A
How many major parties does your nation have?: 0, 3 underground parties
Does the government control any of these parties?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Somewhat
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: No
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: No
Does your nation use Propaganda?: All the time
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: Yes
Anything else you would like to add: we have fascist, communist, and anarchist cults.
http://www.nationstates.net/nation=sala ... ok/id=main

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: we just banned them
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: No
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: No
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Of course, trial by combat
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: No
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: No, we enslave or kill them
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: Yes, all sex is banned
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: Yes
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: No
Are abortions allowed?: Yes
Is Polygamy allowed?: Yes, marriages are traded on the stock market
Is incest Legal?: No
Is Bestiality Legal?: No
Is Birth Control Legal?: No
Is Slavery Legal?: Yes
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?:Yes.
Is pornography legal?: No
Is prostitution legal?:no, unofficially the government has monopolized this as black market
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" Yes
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?:More like requests of offspring by the government between people for eugenics purposes.
Is cannibalism allowed?: ehh, yes
Is public nudity allowed?: we have had varying policy here, we banned it on pain of death, then made it compulsory, then made it illegal for only women to have clothes, no we have banned it again
Are public sexual displays allowed?: No
Is Marijuana Legal?: No
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? Only in corporate sodas
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? No
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: Yes
Eugenics: yes
Genocide: Yes, we have glorious legends of how we slaughtered those foul dwarves 600 years ago
Torture: Yes, it's entertainment
"Mysterious Disappearences": Yes
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: Yes
Anything else you would like to add: We have corporate marriages: plus rape is legal and is defined as marriage

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: Yes
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: Yes, corporate subsidies
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 1
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No, we banned Unions
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: No
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: No
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 1 not at all
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: Sure, to us the gods! Taxes are collected by mugging BTW
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: For Corporations only
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 1
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 1 not at all
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Flat for the poor, -100% for the rich
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Corporate/feudalism
Are roads privatized?: Yes
Is law Privatized?: Yes
Is the government Privatized?: Yes
Is education Privatized?: Yes
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized?: Yes
Anything else you would like to add: Nothing.
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Salataian Thought Process: Fear leads to will, will leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to power, power leads to triumph!
Alternative national slogan: One Realm, One Folk, One Ruler!
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Covenant Hegemony
Secretary
 
Posts: 39
Founded: Oct 27, 2014
Ex-Nation

Postby Covenant Hegemony » Mon Nov 17, 2014 1:06 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: The Covenant
Full Name of Nation: The Covenant Empire
Type of Government: Theocratic cultural hegemony
National Leader(s): Triumvirate of Hierarchs
State Religion(s): Worship of an ancient, intergalactic species whose technological relics served to uplift the Covenant to the stars. Belief in spiritual transcendence through the activation of 7 massive stellar objects, left by this very species.

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes.
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: No.
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: No.
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: No.
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: No.
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: /
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Not at central governmental level.
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: Not on central governmental level.
Does your nation allow political harassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: Not on central governmental level.
How many major parties does your nation have?: None on central governmental level.
Does the government control any of these parties?: No.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Limited.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: As a result of the inability to track thoughts.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Limited.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Limited.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Limited.
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: Not for the triumvirate (executive branch).
Does your nation use Propaganda?: Yes.
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: Separatist and heretical movements.
Anything else you would like to add: /

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: To certain species.
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: No.
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: No.
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes.
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: Yes.
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes.
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: Yes.
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: Yes.
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: What are those?
Are abortions allowed? In case of rape or the woman's life being greatly risked.
Is polygamy allowed?: No.
Is incest Legal?: No.
Is bestiality legal?: No.
Is birth control Legal?: Yes.
Is cannibalism allowed?: No.
Is public nudity allowed?: No.
Is slavery legal?: Partially.
Is the internet, newspapers, or other media sources censored?: Partially.
Is pornography legal?: No.
Is prostitution legal?: No.
Is racial and/or religious discrimination legal?": It is enforced by the central government to an extent.
Are arranged marriages Legal?: Yes.
Are public sexual displays allowed?: No.
Is Marijuana Legal?: No.
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal?: No.
Are krokodil and other hard drugs legal?: No.
Does your nation practice;
Capital punishment: Yes.
Eugenics: Yes.
Genocide: Yes.
Torture: Yes.
"Mysterious disappearances": Yes.
Any of the things conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: What are those?

Status of copyright law: In effect.

Age of;
Consent: Varies by species.
Majority: Varies by species.
Right to Vote: Varies by species.
Right to Drive: Varies by species.
Right to Marriage: Varies by species.

Anything else you would like to add: /

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tariffs?: Yes.
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: Yes.
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 3
Does your nation practice forced membership in unions?: No.
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: No.
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: No.
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 5
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: No.
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: No.
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 3
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 2
Does your nation make use of tax shelters?: No.
Does your nation have a progressive or flat tax?: Progressive.
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Statist mixed economy.
Are roads privatized?: No.
Is law privatized?: No, unless limited autonomy for planetary governments falls under the category of privatization.
Is the government privatized?: No, unless limited autonomy for planetary governments falls under the category of privatization.
Is education privatized?: No, unless limited autonomy for planetary governments falls under the category of privatization.
Is welfare and healthcare privatized?: No, unless limited autonomy for planetary governments falls under the category of privatization.
Anything else you would like to add: /
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Greater Bacteria
Political Columnist
 
Posts: 5
Founded: Nov 16, 2014
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Postby Greater Bacteria » Mon Nov 17, 2014 5:34 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Greater Bacteria
Full Name of Nation: The Supreme Dada Empire of Greater Bacteria
Type of Government: Anarcho-Fascist Syncretic Parliamentary Dictatorship
National Leader(s): Sub-Commander of the Revolution, President-General Haddo Zubec
State Religion(s): none

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Members of the upper house are popularly elected. The lower house operates on a first come first serve basis. Any citizen may stroll in and engage in legislation.
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Haddo Zubec is the first Head of State in the new empire, he was appointed without term limits by the Executive Revolution Committee.
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Appointed
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: They are appointed by the President-General with majority support of the Upper House of Parliament
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: no,no, no
How many major parties does your nation have?: one
Does the government control any of these parties?: no
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: members of the lower house of Parliament have term limits of one day, while the upper house has terms of six years.
Does your nation use Propaganda?: oh yes
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: none officially
Anything else you would like to add: Greater Bacteria is still very much going through a revolution, with that the ideological crisis amongst pro- and anti- revolutionary is ongoing.

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: yes
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: yes, though Post-Revolution Bacteria has a strong non-religious stance though there is no outright persecution.
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: no
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: no
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: yes
Are abortions allowed? yes
Is Polygamy allowed?: yes as long as everyone is consenting
Is incest Legal?: yes as long as everyone is consenting
Is Bestiality Legal?: yes but it's culturally abhorrent
Is Birth Control Legal?: yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: yes as long as the meal is consenting
Is public nudity allowed? yes
Is Slavery Legal?: no
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: not private media sources
Is pornography legal?: yes
Is prostitution legal?: yes
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?: no
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: no
Are public sexual displays allowed?: yes though again not celebrated
Is Marijuana Legal? yes
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? yes
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? yes
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: some times
Eugenics: no
Genocide: no
Torture: no
"Mysterious Disappearences": no
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: probably

Status of Copyright law: present but unenforced

Age of:
Consent: 16
Majority: 16
Right to Vote: 16-65
Right to Drive: 14
Right to Marriage 16

Anything else you would like to add:

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: yes
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: no
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 7
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: no
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: yes
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: yes
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 8
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: slightly
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: yes
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 7
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 8
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: yes
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: progressive
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: solidarist-nationalized-anarcho-capitalism
Are roads privatized?: no
Is law Privatized?: no
Is the government Privatized?: no
Is education Privatized?: no
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? no
Anything else you would like to add:

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Quineros
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Posts: 12
Founded: Sep 14, 2014
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Postby Quineros » Mon Nov 17, 2014 6:18 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Quineros
Full Name of Nation: Kingdom of Quineros
Type of Government: Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
National Leader(s): Leonardo II, King
State Religion(s): None

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Appointed
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: The Prime Minister of Quineros
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: No. You can only vote under the following circumstances:

  • Is at least sixteen years old
  • Has not committed any major crime such as treason and murder
  • Is a Quinerossian citizen
  • Resides in Quineros (this includes the homeless, although they must prove their identity)
  • Is not a politician
  • Is a human
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: Non-secret
How many major parties does your nation have?: 7
Does the government control any of these parties?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Yes, as long as it is not discriminative or offensive
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: No. The government must abdicate, be imprisoned or die in order to end their term.
Does your nation use Propaganda?: No
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: All extremist, discriminative and/or ideologies are banned
Anything else you would like to add: N/A

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Yes, but they must have a license
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: Yes
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: Yes
Are abortions allowed? Yes
Is Polygamy allowed?: Yes
Is incest Legal?: Yes, but heterosexual and homosexual couples may only have protected sex
Is Bestiality Legal?: Yes. But sexual activity is outlawed
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: Yes, but only if you are doing it for religious reasons
Is public nudity allowed? Yes
Is Slavery Legal?: No
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: No
Is pornography legal?: Yes. Even for children
Is prostitution legal?: Yes
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?: No
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: Yes
Are public sexual displays allowed? Yes
Is Marijuana Legal? Yes
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? Yes
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? No
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: Yes
Eugenics: No
Genocide: No
Torture: No
"Mysterious Disappearences": Blame it on the citizens, not the government.
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: No

Status of Copyright law: Present

Age of:
Consent: 18
Majority: 18
Right to Vote: 16
Right to Drive: 16
Right to Marriage: 16

Anything else you would like to add: No

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: No
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 8
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: Yes
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 3
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: No
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: No
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 5
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 3%
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Progressive
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Mixed (Note that i don't know about economies)
Are roads privatized?: No
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?: No
Is education Privatized?: Mostly
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? No
Anything else you would like to add:

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Postby Davao and Mati » Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:07 am

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Demographics:
Common Name of Nation:Davao and Mati
Full Name of Nation:The United Kingdom of Davao and Mati
Type of Government: Democratic-elective diarchy
National Leader(s): HM Queen Inday Sara(as an elective head of state and government) and HM Queen Elizabeth-II(the British Monarch is the co-monarch of Davao and Mati since 1707 due to the Treaty of Baganga)
State Religion(s):none

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?:Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?:Yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?:Yes
Are members of said branch elected democratically?:Yes
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?:Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?:Elected
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?:
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?:Yes
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?:Yes
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?:No
How many major parties does your nation have?:4
Does the government control any of these parties?:No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?:Yes but with some restrictions
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?:Yes
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?:Tes
Does your nation use Propaganda?:Sometimes
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?:Depends
Anything else you would like to add:

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?:Yes,but within the age of majority
Does your nation have freedom of religion?:Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?:Yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?:Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?:Yes
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?:Yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?:No
Is fornication a crime in your nation?:No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?:Yes,since 1920
Are abortions allowed?:Yes,but dependent on scenario and reasons
Is Polygamy allowed?:Yes,on some home countries: Kingdom of Mati, Principality of Butuan and Valencia
Is incest Legal?:Yes
Is Bestiality Legal?:Yes
Is Birth Control Legal?:Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?:No
Is public nudity allowed?
Is Slavery Legal?:No
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?:No
Is pornography legal?:Yes
Is prostitution legal?:Yes
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?:No
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?:No
Are public sexual displays allowed?:Yes,but with designated areas only
Is Marijuana Legal?:Yes
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal?:Yes
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal?:No
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment:Yes,but on heavy crimes only like terrorism,genocide,murder and other high level crimes
Eugenics:No
Genocide:No
Torture:No
"Mysterious Disappearences":
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing:No

Status of Copyright law:None

Age of:
Consent:16 on Kingdom of Mati,Principality of Valencia and Duchy of Surigao and 18 on the Kingdom of Davao and Principality of Butuan
Majority:16 on Kingdom of Mati,Principality of Valencia and Duchy of Surigao and 18 on the Kingdom of Davao and Principality of Butuan
Right to Vote:16(all home countries)
Right to Drive:16(all home countries)
Right to Marriage:18(all home countries)

Anything else you would like to add:

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?:Yes
Does your nation make use of subsidies?:Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?:5
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?:No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?:Yes
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?:Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?:5
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?:Yes
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?:Yes
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?:5
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?:7
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?:No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?:No
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?:A balanced taxation with some control
Are roads privatized?:No
Is law Privatized?:No,but there are privately-owned schools
Is the government Privatized?:No
Is education Privatized?:No
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized?:No
Anything else you would like to add:
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Postby Heraklea- » Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:36 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Heraklea
Full Name of Nation: State of Heraklea
Type of Government: Constitutional Stratocracy
National Leader(s): Grand Admiral Adelei Kirin, Chief of the State of Heraklea
State Religion(s): None

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: No
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: N/A
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: No
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: No
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: No
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Appointed
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?:
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: No
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: N/A
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: N/A
How many major parties does your nation have?: N/A
Does the government control any of these parties?: N/A
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: No
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: No
Does your nation use Propaganda?: Yes
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: All political parties, any political ideology which calls for the establishment of democratic governance, monarchic governance, state religions or embracing racist and/or genocidal policies
Anything else you would like to add:

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: Yes
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: No
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Only for non-citizens
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: Yes
Are abortions allowed? Yes
Is Polygamy allowed?: Yes
Is incest Legal?: Incest, being legally defined as sexual contact between two persons within a chain of ancestry (i.e. Grandson-Grandmother), either biological or adoptive, or possessing a genetic kinship degree of greater than 5% is illegal. Adoptive family members not directly in the chain of ancestry may have sexual contact with each other (i.e. adoptive/step-sibling)
Is Bestiality Legal?: No
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: No
Is public nudity allowed?: Only in specific Morale and Welfare Service facilities.
Is Slavery Legal?: No
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: Yes
Is pornography legal?: Yes
Is prostitution legal?: Yes
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?: No
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: No
Are public sexual displays allowed?: Only in specific Morale and Welfare Service facilities.
Is Marijuana Legal?: Yes
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal?: Yes
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal?: Yet
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: Yes
Eugenics: No
Genocide: No
Torture: Yes
"Mysterious Disappearences": No
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: Yes

Status of Copyright law: Copyrights registered in certain countries are recognized in accordance with applicable trade treaties. Otherwise, not recognized.

Age of:
Consent: 16, 3yr Romeo/Juliet Law
Majority: 16
Right to Vote: None
Right to Drive: 16
Right to Marriage: 16, 13 with parental or guardian consent

Anything else you would like to add:

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: No
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: No
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 10
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: No
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: No
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 1
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: No, taxes are only levied on non-citizen residents not employed by the State
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: No
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: N/A, Any corporations are State owned and operated.
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 3
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Progressive tax for non-citizen residents not employed by the State
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Mixed State-Socialism/State-Capitalism
Are roads privatized?: No
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?: No
Is education Privatized?: No
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized?: No
Anything else you would like to add:
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Silla Puja
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Postby Silla Puja » Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:32 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Silla Puja
Full Name of Nation: Silla Puja
Type of Government: Absolute Theocratic Monarchy
National Leader(s): King Drukga Gylapo
State Religion(s): Sillism

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes, but with limited powers.
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes.
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes.
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: No.
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes.
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Appointment.
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: The King.
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Yes.
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: All citizens over 21, yes.
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: No.
How many major parties does your nation have?: Two.
Does the government control any of these parties?: No.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Mostly, but support of Republicanism, Atheism, and Communism are banned.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes, with the exception of association with Republican, Atheist, or Communist organizations.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Yes.
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: No.
Does your nation use Propaganda?: No.
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: Republicanism, Atheism, and Communism are banned.
Anything else you would like to add:

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Yes.
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes, but Sillism is given special governmental privileges.
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: No.
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes.
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: Yes.
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes.
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: Yes.
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No.
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: No.
Are abortions allowed? No.
Is Polygamy allowed?: No.
Is incest Legal?: No.
Is Bestiality Legal?: No.
Is Birth Control Legal?: No.
Is cannibalism allowed?: No.
Is public nudity allowed? No.
Is Slavery Legal?: No.
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: No.
Is pornography legal?: No.
Is prostitution legal?: No.
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?: No.
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: No.
Are public sexual displays allowed?: No.
Is Marijuana Legal?: No.
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal?: No.
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal?: No.
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: Yes.
Eugenics: No.
Genocide: No.
Torture: No.
"Mysterious Disappearences": No.
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: No.

Status of Copyright law: ?

Age of:
Consent: 21
Majority: ?
Right to Vote: 21
Right to Drive: 21
Right to Marriage: 18

Anything else you would like to add:

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: No.
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: No.
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 2.
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No.
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: No.
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: No.
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 4.
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: No.
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: Yes.
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 3.
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 4.
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No.
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Flat.
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Laissez-Faire.
Are roads privatized?: No.
Is law Privatized?: No.
Is the government Privatized?: No.
Is education Privatized?: No, but private education is popular.
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized?: Somewhat.
Anything else you would like to add:
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Beiluxia
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Posts: 1913
Founded: Jul 24, 2011
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Postby Beiluxia » Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:25 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Beiluxia
Full Name of Nation: The Eternal Serene Republic of Beiluxia or Republic of Beiluxia
Type of Government: Federal constitutional elective monarchy and semi-presidential republic
National Leader(s): Head of State - Figure Representative Jeanne Rivière-Dan'kwa Ca'nee | Head of Government - Prime Minister Allison Me'guu Cci-Lang
State Religion(s): N/A

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes, partially (Prime Minister forms Government, which is part of executive branch)
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes, partially (Prime Minister forms Government, which is part of executive branch)
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: Yes
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Local judges may be elected; provinsial and national judges are appointed
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: Each provinse has its own procedure for appointing judges; national judges are appointed by the FigRep and approved by the upper House of Senate
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: Yes, elections are strictly monitored
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: all citizens aged 18 or above can vote with extremely few exceptions
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: No
How many major parties does your nation have?: "Big Three" parties are Alliance, Islanders, & Océan, two more elected to fed. Parliament (Maolutiania-Maalsen & Chang'tae'yuk First), & dozens more minor parties in both national and local arena
Does the government control any of these parties?: No
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: Yes, enshrined in Constitution
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: Yes, enshrined in Constitution by virtue of freedom of speech
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes, enshrined in Constitution
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: Yes, enshrined in Constitution
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: Yes, enshrined in Constitution
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: For many but not all (notable exceptions include FigRep's and federal judges' life terms)
Does your nation use Propaganda?: No
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: Any ideology or party advocating or inciting violence towards other groups are illegal (ie Al-Qaeda, ISIS)
Anything else you would like to add: Nah

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: No, the Supreme Judiciary ruled gun ownership an optional privilege & not a right
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes, enshrined in Constitution
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: Yes, enshrined in Constitution by virtue of freedom of religion
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Yes, enshrined in Constitution
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: Yes, enshrined in Constitution
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: Yes
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No, but can be used as legitimate legal case (ie divorce) against adulterer
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: Yes
Are abortions allowed? Yes
Is Polygamy allowed?: No
Is incest Legal?: No
Is Bestiality Legal?: No
Is Birth Control Legal?: Yes
Is cannibalism allowed?: No
Is public nudity allowed? No, unless in approved naturist areas (ie nude beach)
Is Slavery Legal?: No
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: No
Is pornography legal?: Yes, as long as it does not depict illegal activities (ie rape, pedophilia, bestiality)
Is prostitution legal?: Only in certain approved red-light areas & highly regulated
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?: No
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: No, unless the two individuals marrying are consenting
Are public sexual displays allowed? No
Is Marijuana Legal? No, but medical marijuana legal
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? No
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? No
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: No
Eugenics: No
Genocide: No
Torture: No
"Mysterious Disappearences": No
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: Lolwut

Status of Copyright law: very similar to other developed nations (ie distinction between fair use and outright unauthorised usage)

Age of:
Consent: 16
Majority: 18
Right to Vote: 18
Right to Drive: 18 (driving is a privilege, not a "right", that must be earned through proper testing)
Right to Marriage 18, or 16 if both marrying individuals' parents or other persons of legal authority (ie judge) consent

Anything else you would like to add: Nada

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: Yes
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 3
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: Up to individual companies' discretions
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: Many large corporations give employees a small share of company ownership, some give employees a voice in corporate decisions
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: N/A (a point-scale is too generic of a measure for something so complex)
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: Yes
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: Yes
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 4
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: Over 10% of Beiluxia is protected as a nature reserve, national park, or local preserve
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: No
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: Progressive
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Mixed non-interventionist market economy
Are roads privatized?: Most are public
Is law Privatized?: No
Is the government Privatized?: No
Is education Privatized?: Most schools, even privately-run ones, receive at least a portion of its funds from the government
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? All residents are covered by broad welfare programmes and universal healthcare, but a few individuals seek private welfare/healthcare options
Anything else you would like to add: Nah
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Postby Zelaya » Sat Nov 22, 2014 10:47 pm

Demographics:
Common Name of Nation: Zelaya
Full Name of Nation: Republic of Zelaya
Type of Government: Constitutional republic (de jure); complete dictatorship (de facto)
National Leader(s): President Gen. Josué Ubico Lemus
State Religion(s): None

Political Liberties:
Does your nation have a separate Legislative Branch?: Yes, but it has been suspended indefinitely.
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: See above.
Does your nation have a separate Executive Branch?: Yes.
Are members of said branch elected democratically?: President Ubico was elected in a plebiscite in which he was the only candidate.
Does your nation have a separate Judicial Branch?: Yes.
Are members of said branch elected or appointed?: Appointed.
If appointed, by whom are they appointed?: By the President.
Does your nation have fair, free, and open elections?: No.
Does your nation allow all of its people to vote?: No. Illiterates are not permitted to vote.
Does your nation allow political harrassment, gerrymandering, or have non-secret ballots?: Officially, no. However, they are very common.
How many major parties does your nation have?: Only two, although one of them is largely defunct and most of its leaders are in exile.
Does the government control any of these parties?: Yes.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of speech?: On (most) non-political matters, yes.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of thought?: On (most) non-political matters, yes.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of association?: Yes, but this right is very heavily restricted.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of petition?: On paper, yes. In practice, no.
Does your nation grant its people freedom of assembly?: On paper, yes. In practice, no.
Does your nation have term limits on government positions?: Yes, but they are ignored.
Does your nation use Propaganda?: Yes.
Are any political ideologies or parties outlawed?: Yes. Communism (very broadly defined) is illegal, as is Nazism.
Anything else you would like to add:

Civil Liberties:
Does your nation grant its people the right to own guns?: Yes.
Does your nation have freedom of religion?: Yes.
Does your nation have freedom from religion?: Yes.
Does your nation grant its people the right to a fair trial?: Officially, yes. In practice, no.
Does your nation have the right to privacy?: On paper, yes. In practice, no.
Does your nation have the right to unemployment?: No.
Is adultery a crime in your nation?: No.
Is fornication a crime in your nation?: No.
Does your nation recognize LGBTQ rights?: Officially, no. However, LGBTQ individuals are left alone by the government. But zelayense society is very conservative, and the few LGBTQ individuals that exist keep a low profile.
Are abortions allowed? No.
Is Polygamy allowed?: No.
Is incest Legal?: No.
Is Bestiality Legal?: No.
Is Birth Control Legal?: No, but it's widely practiced, and the authorities do nothing about it.
Is cannibalism allowed?: No.
Is public nudity allowed? No.
Is Slavery Legal?: No.
Is the Internet, Newspapers, or other media sources censored?: Yes.
Is pornography legal?: The legal status of pornography is ambiguous. Regardless, the authorities tolerate it, even though it's very rare.
Is prostitution legal?: Officially, no. However, it is largely tolerated.
Is Racial and/or Religious discrimination legal?" No.
Are Arranged Marriages Legal?: No, but they do take place occasionally.
Are public sexual displays allowed? No.
Is Marijuana Legal? No.
Are LSD and other soft drugs legal? No.
Are Krokodil and other hard drugs legal? No.
Does your nation practice:
Capital Punishment: Yes.
Eugenics: No.
Genocide: No.
Torture: Yes, although the government denies it.
"Mysterious Disappearences": Yes, although the government denies it.
Any of the things Conspiracy theorists accuse governments of doing: Possibly.

Status of Copyright law: Ambiguous.

Age of:
Consent: 14
Majority: 18
Right to Vote: 18
Right to Drive: 17
Right to Marriage: 15

Anything else you would like to add: No.

Economic Liberties:
(Disclaimer: if your nation is Communist, skip the next section. Your nation will be exempt. If your nation is Socialist, please answer all the questions.)
Does your nation make use of tarrifs?: Occasionally, but only rarely and minimally.
Does your nation make use of subsidies?: No.
From 1 to 10, how much does your nation regulate its economic activity?: 3
Does your nation practice forced membership in Unions?: No.
Does your nation actively support workplace democracy?: No.
Is workplace democracy widely practiced?: No.
From 1 to 10, how much does the working class control the means of production?: 0
Does your nation redistribute wealth through taxes?: No.
Does your nation use tax income to create a "welfare net"?: No.
From 1 to 10, how heavily do you tax corporations?: 1.5
From 1 to 10, how much land is protected as a natural reserve or state park?: 2
Does your nation make use of Tax Shelters?: Yes.
Does your nation have a Progressive or Flat Tax?: No income tax.
In 1-5 words, how would you describe your nations economic policy?: Mostly laissez faire. Other than public works, telecommunications, and infrastructure, the government's role in the economy is minimal. The budget is balanced and the national debt is negligible.
Are roads privatized?: No.
Is law Privatized?: No.
Is the government Privatized?: No.
Is education Privatized?: There are both public and private schools.
Is Welfare and healthcare Privatized? Zelaya provides only the barest minimum of welfare; private charities provide most welfare needs, and they range from adequate in the capital to rudimentary in other major cities to nonexistent in most rural areas. Healthcare is a mixture of public and private, but mostly private.
Anything else you would like to add: No.

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