Monarchy Policy

[Letskia]

Would enacting the monarchy policy have a big hit on personal and political freedoms? I want Letskia to be a constitutional monarchy, so in theory I don't expect that there necessarily has to be a reduction in personal and political freedoms.

[Alamka]

There might be a little reduction, but you should be fine.

[The Free Joy State]

Would enacting the monarchy policy have a big hit on personal and political freedoms? I want Letskia to be a constitutional monarchy, so in theory I don't expect that there necessarily has to be a reduction in personal and political freedoms.

We've recently added a differentiation between absolute and constitutional monarchies. However, there is currently a gap in the issue base for an issue that allows you to become a constitutional monarchy without first becoming repressive.

We are aware of that gap and would welcome an issue with an interesting narrative that presents (as one of its options) the opportunity to close it.

I'm afraid no-one can predict with certainty what will happen to your stats with any policy, as they are based on the stats programmed interacting with your own stats (and your own stats change with every issue you answer).

It is worth saying, though, that constitutional does not always mean ceremonial (although it can). Some constitutional monarchs have quite a lot of influence in the running of the affairs of state. Monaco is frequently regarded as a constitutional monarchy, and yet the Prince has to agree to the Constitution and has the power to initiate laws. The Prince of Liechtenstein -- another constitutional monarchy -- can dismiss ministers and veto laws.

A good follow-up, when there is an issue that can bring-in constitutional monarchies without prior restrictions, might be a non-assumptive issue that asks for constitutional restrictions on the monarch's powers, so the role is purely ceremonial.

[Letskia]

Would enacting the monarchy policy have a big hit on personal and political freedoms? I want Letskia to be a constitutional monarchy, so in theory I don't expect that there necessarily has to be a reduction in personal and political freedoms.

We've recently added a differentiation between absolute and constitutional monarchies. However, there is currently a gap in the issue base for an issue that allows you to become a constitutional monarchy without first becoming repressive.

We are aware of that gap and would welcome an issue with an interesting narrative that presents (as one of its options) the opportunity to close it.

I'm afraid no-one can predict with certainty what will happen to your stats with any policy, as they are based on the stats programmed interacting with your own stats (and your own stats change with every issue you answer).

It is worth saying, though, that constitutional does not always mean ceremonial (although it can). Some constitutional monarchs have quite a lot of influence in the running of the affairs of state. Monaco is frequently regarded as a constitutional monarchy, and yet the Prince has to agree to the Constitution and has the power to initiate laws. The Prince of Liechtenstein -- another constitutional monarchy -- can dismiss ministers and veto laws.

A good follow-up, when there is an issue that can bring-in constitutional monarchies without prior restrictions, might be a non-assumptive issue that asks for constitutional restrictions on the monarch's powers, so the role is purely ceremonial.

I changed my mind about enacting the monarchy policy. I was personally interested in mimicking a Nordic model of constitutional monarchy, but I appreciate the reply!