This rating, developed by Liberty4All, a non-profit Coldwater Political Activist Group has decided to develop a rating to see how Libertarian a nation is.
This nation is pretty authoritarian. The average citizen has little freedoms and little rights, while the government isn't limited and could grow into a totalitarian regime
If you lived in this nation, the world should pity you. You are constantly stalked by a government agent wherever you are. You have no rights to decide who your leader is, and a few people or a single dictator sets the rules for you and everyone else.
This is as unlibertarian as a nation could get. The average citizen has practically no freedom, the economy is 100% under government watch and control. Even showers and bathrooms have 24/7 CCTV Surveillance. Saying the wrong word could result in capital punishment, and not praising the leader and the government daily can result in life in prison.
[b]Nation Name (Full):[/b] [b]Type of Government: [/b] [b]Is the legislature Independent? [/b] [b]Was the leader democratically voted in?[/b] [b]Was every member of legislature elected democratically?[/b] [b]Does the nation have fair, free and open elections?[/b] [b]Is the government Constitutionally Limited?[/b]
Civil Freedoms:
[b]Are people allowed to say whatever they want?[/b] [b]Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to?[/b] [b]Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice[/b] [b]Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to[/b] [b]Do citizens have a right to privacy?[/b] [b]Do police need warrants with a probable cause?[/b] [b]Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal?[/b] [b]Are soft drugs legal?[/b] [b]Are hard drugs legal?[/b]
Economic Freedoms:
[b]What is the income tax rate?[/b] [b]What is the Corporate Tax Rate?[/b] [b]What is the sales tax rate?[/b] [b]What is the tariff rate?[/b] [b]How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy[/b] [b]Are roads and other infrastructure privatized?[/b] [b]Is welfare and healthcare privatized?[/b] [b]Is education privatized?[/b] [b]Is the law privatized?[/b] [b]Is the government privatized?[/b] [b]Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard?[/b] [b]If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin)[/b] [b]Is there a Central Bank?[/b]
[b]Anything Else you want to add?[/b]
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 4:14 am
by Zhouran
Nation Name (Full): Greater Socialist Republic of Zhouran Type of Government: Single-party, democratic socialist, militarized state Is the legislature Independent? Yes Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes Is the government Constitutionally Limited? No
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Of course, we accept criticism so that we can fix the problem Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Only if you're part of the Zhouranese People's Army or law enforcement Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes, but they need to register Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes, as long as it is not extremist Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No Are soft drugs legal? No Are hard drugs legal? No
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? Usually about 50% What is the Corporate Tax Rate? Usually about 50% What is the sales tax rate? Usually about 50% What is the tariff rate? Usually about 50% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy Possibly 2 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? Joint Private-State owned, 50-50 for both the government and companies Is welfare and healthcare privatized? Joint Private-State owned, 50-50 for both the government and companies Is education privatized? Joint Private-State owned, 50-50 for both the government and companies Is the law privatized? Joint Private-State owned, 50-50 for both the government and companies Is the government privatized? No Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Zhouranese Yuan, it is backed by something hard If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) No Is there a Central Bank? Yes
Anything Else you want to add? Many powerful private companies have strong ties with the government
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 4:23 am
by Post War America
Nation Name (Full): The American Socialist Commonwealth Type of Government: Parliamentary Presidential Representative Democracy Is the legislature Independent? The legislature is nominally in control of part of the Executive Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes, though there is an amendment system in place so it is not necessarily limited to the ORIGINAL Constitution. Amendments are however, rare.
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes, barring anything that is an immediate threat to public safety. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Citizens are allowed, if they be licensed, non-citizens are restricted as are non-licensed citizens. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? Dependent on the crime, murder, grand larceny, rape, or similar crimes are still illegal, but small time web piracy and the like is legal. Are soft drugs legal? Yes Are hard drugs legal? Those that do not cause immediate harm to the user and cause that same user to be a threat to public safety.
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 45%, though deductions are allowed on a needs basis. What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 65%,though deductions are allowed on a needs basis. What is the sales tax rate? There is no sales tax. What is the tariff rate? 70% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy Cooperatives are regulated very little, barring the required minimum safety, environmental, and living wage/benefits laws. 3/10. State run companies are just that... state run, but they're still required to listen to the working people 8/10. Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? No Is welfare and healthcare privatized? No Is education privatized? No Is the law privatized? No Is the government privatized? No Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes, an Iridium/Gold bimetallic standard. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? Yes Is there a Central Bank? Yes
Anything Else you want to add? This may be subject to change if I have more time.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 4:33 am
by Republic of Coldwater
Zhouran wrote:Nation Name (Full): Greater Socialist Republic of Zhouran Type of Government: Single-party, democratic socialist, militarized state Is the legislature Independent? Yes Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes Is the government Constitutionally Limited? No
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Of course, we accept criticism so that we can fix the problem Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Only if you're part of the Zhouranese People's Army or law enforcement Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes, but they need to register Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes, as long as it is not extremist Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No Are soft drugs legal? No Are hard drugs legal? No
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? Usually about 50% What is the Corporate Tax Rate? Usually about 50% What is the sales tax rate? Usually about 50% What is the tariff rate? Usually about 50% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy Possibly 2 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? Joint Private-State owned, 50-50 for both the government and companies Is welfare and healthcare privatized? Joint Private-State owned, 50-50 for both the government and companies Is education privatized? Joint Private-State owned, 50-50 for both the government and companies Is the law privatized? Joint Private-State owned, 50-50 for both the government and companies Is the government privatized? No Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Zhouranese Yuan, it is backed by something hard If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) No Is there a Central Bank? Yes
Anything Else you want to add? Many powerful private companies have strong ties with the government
You have gotten Moderately Libertarian Country. Your economic freedom and privatization lifted your score up from your high taxes, central banking and a single-party state.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 4:35 am
by Wolfian State
Nation Name (Full): The incorporated states of The Wolfian State Type of Government: Federal Corporate State Is the legislature Independent? Yes, although administration has emergency legislative powers, rarely used. Was the leader democratically voted in?No Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Every member of lower legislative (congress) is voted in. The upper legislative (The technocrat legislative) is meritocratic. Does the nation have fair, free and open elections?For congress yes Is the government Constitutionally Limited? In some way
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want?Yes, although one may be charged with defamation of character. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to?No. A license is required for each weapon and they may only be used in hunting in the wild or at shooting range. Concealed carry is not allowed. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want toYes Do citizens have a right to privacy?Yes, although they carry ID at all times and need to show them to enter many places. This is documented and can be used to track movements Do police need warrants with a probable cause?Yes, also for the aforementioned tracking Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No Are soft drugs legal?Yes (smoking only allowed on designated smoking areas) Are hard drugs legal?Yes (smoking only allowed on designated smoking areas)
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? About 20% What is the Corporate Tax Rate?Same, with the exception of the seven megacorporations which are tax-free and tasked with collecting taxes in their administrative regions. The tax goes to the central government with a part left at the megacorp What is the sales tax rate? 12,5%, higher on things considered narcotics (tobacco, marijuana, cocaine etc.) What is the tariff rate?6,5% generally, higher on oil, nonexistent if free trade agreements are in place How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 3-4 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? Yes Is welfare and healthcare privatized?Every megacorp is responsible for providing healthcare and welfare to its citizens. Hospitals however are privatised. Is education privatized? No Is the law privatized?Yes, megacorporations hire security to police their administrative districts. Is the government privatized?In a way. The administration consists of the Eighth megacorporation which oversees government policy. C.E.O.s of all megacorporations have seat in the Board of Directors, the highest administrative authority. Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes, the unit, but not backed up. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) Yes Is there a Central Bank?No
Anything Else you want to add?
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 4:37 am
by Republic of Coldwater
Post War America wrote:Nation Name (Full): The American Socialist Commonwealth Type of Government: Parliamentary Presidential Representative Democracy Is the legislature Independent? The legislature is nominally in control of part of the Executive Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes, though there is an amendment system in place so it is not necessarily limited to the ORIGINAL Constitution. Amendments are however, rare.
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes, barring anything that is an immediate threat to public safety. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Citizens are allowed, if they be licensed, non-citizens are restricted as are non-licensed citizens. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? Dependent on the crime, murder, grand larceny, rape, or similar crimes are still illegal, but small time web piracy and the like is legal. Are soft drugs legal? Yes Are hard drugs legal? Those that do not cause immediate harm to the user and cause that same user to be a threat to public safety.
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 45%, though deductions are allowed on a needs basis. What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 65%,though deductions are allowed on a needs basis. What is the sales tax rate? There is no sales tax. What is the tariff rate? 70% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy Cooperatives are regulated very little, barring the required minimum safety, environmental, and living wage/benefits laws. 3/10. State run companies are just that... state run, but they're still required to listen to the working people 8/10. Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? No Is welfare and healthcare privatized? No Is education privatized? No Is the law privatized? No Is the government privatized? No Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes, an Iridium/Gold bimetallic standard. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? Yes Is there a Central Bank? Yes
Anything Else you want to add? This may be subject to change if I have more time.
You have gotten Moderately Libertarian nation. Your civil liberties, hard backing of currency and the allowing of other currencies elevated you from your high taxes, central banking and lack of privatization.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 4:43 am
by Republic of Coldwater
Wolfian State wrote:Nation Name (Full): The incorporated states of The Wolfian State Type of Government: Federal Corporate State Is the legislature Independent? Yes, although administration has emergency legislative powers, rarely used. Was the leader democratically voted in?No Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Every member of lower legislative (congress) is voted in. The upper legislative (The technocrat legislative) is meritocratic. Does the nation have fair, free and open elections?For congress yes Is the government Constitutionally Limited? In some way
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want?Yes, although one may be charged with defamation of character. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to?No. A license is required for each weapon and they may only be used in hunting in the wild or at shooting range. Concealed carry is not allowed. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want toYes Do citizens have a right to privacy?Yes, although they carry ID at all times and need to show them to enter many places. This is documented and can be used to track movements Do police need warrants with a probable cause?Yes, also for the aforementioned tracking Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No Are soft drugs legal?Yes (smoking only allowed on designated smoking areas) Are hard drugs legal?Yes (smoking only allowed on designated smoking areas)
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? About 20% What is the Corporate Tax Rate?Same, with the exception of the seven megacorporations which are tax-free and tasked with collecting taxes in their administrative regions. The tax goes to the central government with a part left at the megacorp What is the sales tax rate? 12,5%, higher on things considered narcotics (tobacco, marijuana, cocaine etc.) What is the tariff rate?6,5% generally, higher on oil, nonexistent if free trade agreements are in place How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 3-4 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? Yes Is welfare and healthcare privatized?Every megacorp is responsible for providing healthcare and welfare to its citizens. Hospitals however are privatised. Is education privatized? No Is the law privatized?Yes, megacorporations hire security to police their administrative districts. Is the government privatized?In a way. The administration consists of the Eighth megacorporation which oversees government policy. C.E.O.s of all megacorporations have seat in the Board of Directors, the highest administrative authority. Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes, the unit, but not backed up. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) Yes Is there a Central Bank?No
Anything Else you want to add?
You have gotten Moderately Libertarian Nation.Your lack of Central Banking and legalization of drugs and other currencies is a plus, but the lack of backing of the currency, ID Cards, and regulation of guns and drugs have kept your nation from being an Average Libertarian State or anove.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 4:49 am
by Costa Fierro
Nation Name (Full): The Republic of Costa Fiero Type of Government: Presidential republic. Is the legislature Independent? Presumably. Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes. Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes. Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes (ish). Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes.
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? No. They do so anyway. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes. Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes. Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes. Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Officially, yes. Although this is usually never carried out. Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No. Are soft drugs legal? No. (Excluding tobacco, alcohol, caffeine and whatever stimulants come from coca plants) Are hard drugs legal? No.
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 0-30% What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 15% What is the sales tax rate? 18% What is the tariff rate? No hay tariffs How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 5-ish Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? No. Is welfare and healthcare privatized? Not really. There is social security and private health insurance. Is education privatized? Sort of. Government-funded schools only have teachers and other staff wages paid. All schools charge fees. Is the law privatized? Individual law firms? Yes. Police? No. Private security? Yes. Is the government privatized? What? No. The government does have contracts to private companies, though. Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes and no, it's free-floating. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) For the time being, yes. Is there a Central Bank? Yes.
Nation Name (Full): The Republic of Costa Fiero Type of Government: Presidential republic. Is the legislature Independent? Presumably. Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes. Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes. Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes (ish). Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes.
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? No. They do so anyway. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes. Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes. Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes. Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Officially, yes. Although this is usually never carried out. Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No. Are soft drugs legal? No. (Excluding tobacco, alcohol, caffeine and whatever stimulants come from coca plants) Are hard drugs legal? No.
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 0-30% What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 15% What is the sales tax rate? 18% What is the tariff rate? No hay tariffs How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 5-ish Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? No. Is welfare and healthcare privatized? Not really. There is social security and private health insurance. Is education privatized? Sort of. Government-funded schools only have teachers and other staff wages paid. All schools charge fees. Is the law privatized? Individual law firms? Yes. Police? No. Private security? Yes. Is the government privatized? What? No. The government does have contracts to private companies, though. Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes and no, it's free-floating. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) For the time being, yes. Is there a Central Bank? Yes.
Anything Else you want to add?
You have been given the rank of Moderately Libertarian Nation. You lack privatization, a hard currency and you have a central bank and relatively high taxes for a Libertarian nation. However, you do have good civil liberties, which is why you aren't an authoritarian regime.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 5:50 am
by Suvarnadvipa
The Federal Republic of Suvarnadvipa participates in the survey. Below are the answers provided by the Suvarnadvipan people.
Nation Name: The Federal Republic of Suvarnadvipa
Type of Government: Republic
Is the legislature Independent? Yes
Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes
Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes
Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes
Is the government constitutionally limited? Yes
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes
Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Qualified citizens only
Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice? Yes
Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to? Yes
Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes
Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes
Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No
Are soft drugs legal? Yes
Are hard drugs legal? Military personnel only
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 35%
What is the corporate tax rate? 10%
What is the sales tax rate? 10%
What is the tariff rate? 10%
How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale? 4 out of 10
Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? 60% are privatized
Is welfare and healthcare privatized? 60% are privatized
Is education privatized? 60% are privatized
Is the law privatized? No
Is the government privatized? No
Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes - the Kamma, but it is not backed by something hard
If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? Yes
Is there a Central Bank? Yes
Anything else you want to add? No
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 6:04 am
by New Aerios
Nation Name (Full): The Stateless Society of New Aerios Type of Government: None. Is the legislature Independent? What legislature? Was the leader democratically voted in? What leader? Was every member of legislature elected democratically? What legislature? Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? No one to elect. Is the government Constitutionally Limited? What government?
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Yes. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes. Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes. Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes. Do police need warrants with a probable cause? If you raid someone's house without a damn good reason that's a clear violation of property rights and you're going to have a very angry person suing you. So in practice, yes. Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No, it violates property rights and the non-aggression principle. If someone sues you and you're found guilty of one of those things, you're going down. Acting in self-defence is fine though. Are soft drugs legal? Yes. Are hard drugs legal? Yes.
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 0%. What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 0% What is the sales tax rate? 0% What is the tariff rate? 0% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 1 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? Yes. Is welfare and healthcare privatized? Yes. Is education privatized? Yes. Is the law privatized? Yes. Is the government privatized? No government. Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Platinum credits, backed by platinum, oddly enough... (Almost universally used, but there is no official national currency, just one that's accepted by the population as the main one). If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) Yes. Is there a Central Bank? No.
Anything Else you want to add?
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 6:06 am
by Nullarni
Nation Name (Full): The Democratic Judgeship of Nullarni
Type of Government: Democratic Minarchism
Is the legislature Independent? No... There is not technically a legislature.
Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes
Was every member of legislature elected democratically? There is not technically a legislature, because there is technically no law in Nullarni beyond what is codified in the Nullarnish Writ of Governance, (our constitution.) Court precedent has, however, become de facto law in determining fault and damages. So I guess the highest court in Nullarni kind of fills the role of a de facto legislature if binding precedent is considered defacto law... And the highest court is elected democratically... so... Yes?
Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes
Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want?Yes
Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Yes
Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes
Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes
Do citizens have a right to privacy? Privacy is not explicitly a right. Even if it were, I am not sure how it would be enforced or protected differently than it already is.
Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes
Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? Um... sort of. Murder, theft, and pretty much every other "crime" are not actually criminal cases. The victims or family of the victims must file suit against the perpetrator for compensation for proven damages. Basically, I steal something from you, you can sue me for damages. I kill you, your friends, family, and business associates can sue me for damages. If I repeatedly kill people, those affected can petition the court to take custody of me to prevent further damages. Needless to say, if there is no victim or someone who can prove damages, there is no court case. This means there is no such thing as a "victimless crime" in Nullarni. The state is able to sue for damages, though, in cases where State interests are involved. Are soft drugs legal? Yes
Are hard drugs legal? Yes
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 0%
What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 0%
What is the sales tax rate? Historically, around 13% however in recent years it has dropped to 1.5% due to the government's increase in non-tax revenue sources.
What is the tariff rate? 0%
How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 1
Are roads and other infrastructure privatized?Yes
Is welfare and healthcare privatized? Yes
Is education privatized? Yes
Is the law privatized? No... Well... What do you mean? Do you mean things like police or do you mean the courts. If you mean the courts, then no, it is not. If you mean police, then yes and no. There are private police forces and security forces, but there is also state and canton police forces. There are also private investigators and state investigators.
Is the government privatized? No
Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes, but it is no longer backed... Its a fiat currency. The only reason there is a national currency is because it is required by the Writ of Governance. The original purpose was to unify several kingdoms and principalities under one currency instead of many. Now, it helps add a level of standardization. I know that if I have my money in shiblon, (the Nullarnish currency,) all or most businesses within the nation will accept my money. This is a good thing. Other national currencies, or bank specific currencies are legal. Even individuals can print their own currencies. But there is no guarantee anyone will accept them. Most, if not all, individuals and businesses accept Nullarnish shiblon, so it allows for smoother and easier transactions.
If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) Yes. And they are often used in Nullarni.
[b]Is there a Central Bank?[/b] No. However, the currency is printed, or minted by private mints or printers contracted by the Nullarnish government. The money supply is openly increased every year at a set rate, as defined by the Writ of Governance. The information of who is printing it and how much and how the money is made available is completely transparent and made publicly available. The reason for this is the economy craves certainty. You want to make things as certain and clear as possible to encourage participation and growth in the economy.
Anything Else you want to add? I have read your responses to other nations, and I feel that you may be relying on in game stats a bit too much. NS is not really designed for libertarian or minarchist states, which makes playing one rather difficult. You may want to read my factbook to get a better idea about my nation: http://www.nationstates.net/nation=null ... k/id=23284
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 6:23 am
by McNernia
Nation Name (Full):The Kingdom of McNernia Type of Government: Constitutional Monarchy Is the legislature Independent? Yes Was the leader democratically voted in?Prime Minister is elected democratically. Sovereign is Hereditary Was every member of legislature elected democratically?Commons is Elected, Lords is Appointed and Hereditary Does the nation have fair, free and open elections?Yes. Is the government Constitutionally Limited?Limited by popular will and precedent
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want?Yes. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to?Yes, under special license MANPADS and ATGM/RPG weapons can be acquired. These are strictly limited. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practiceYes Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want toYes Do citizens have a right to privacy?Yes Do police need warrants with a probable cause?Yes, issued by a Peer of the Law Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal?No. Are soft drugs legal?Yes, Marijuana is legal but very regulated, vendors must be lisenced Are hard drugs legal?No
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate?91% according to WA What is the Corporate Tax Rate?70% What is the sales tax rate?1% What is the tariff rate?.5% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy5 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized?No Is welfare and healthcare privatized? Is education privatized?Semi-Privitzied, Private schools are allowed to exist Is the law privatized?No Is the government privatized?No Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard?Yes, If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin)Yes Is there a Central Bank?Yes, run by the Royal Family
Anything Else you want to add?
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 6:24 am
by Sulania
Nation Name (Full): The Most Serene Republic of Sulania Type of Government: Democratic Republic Is the legislature Independent? The legislature encompasses the executive and legislative branch. Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Yes Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice? Yes Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to? Yes Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No! Murder is punishable by death. Are soft drugs legal? Yes Are hard drugs legal? No
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 20% What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 24% What is the sales tax rate? 8% What is the tariff rate? 21% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy? 3, have regulations on working conditions and minimum wages, but that it. Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? No Is welfare and healthcare privatized? No Is education privatized? Yes and no. There are private schools and public schools. Is the law privatized? No Is the government privatized? No Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes, the national currency is backed behind gold and silver. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin)Yes, but all foreign currencies must be converted into Lunar Sovereigns to be used. Is there a Central Bank? No
Anything Else you want to add? No
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 6:25 am
by Cadonica
Nation Name (Full): The United States of Cadonica. Type of Government: Federal Republic. Is the legislature Independent? Yes. Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes. Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes. Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes. Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes.
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Yes. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes. Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes. Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes. Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes. Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? Yes. Are soft drugs legal? Yes. Are hard drugs legal? Yes.
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 10% What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 10% What is the sales tax rate? 10% What is the tariff rate? 10% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 1 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? Not all. Is welfare and healthcare privatized? Not all. Is education privatized? Not all. Is the law privatized? No. Is the government privatized? No. Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? No. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) N/A Is there a Central Bank? Yes.
Anything Else you want to add? None
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:00 am
by Alizeria
Nation Name (Full): The Kingdom of Alizeria Type of Government: Unitary Tricameral Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy Is the legislature Independent? Yes. Was the leader democratically voted in? The King isn't; The Prime Minister is indirectly elected by the Members of Parliament, who are in turn democratically elected Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? No Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Theoretically, yes Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No Are soft drugs legal? No Are hard drugs legal? No
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? Ranges from 20% to 67% but is likely to drop soon as freemarket reforms get underway What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 29.5% What is the sales tax rate? There is no sales tax What is the tariff rate? None. Tariffs have been abolished. How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy It is currently in flux. Under the previous government, it was a 9. However the new government, elected in 2014, are hoping to take it down to around 3. At the present time it is about 5 or 6 with some parts of the freemarket reforms having already come into effect. Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? No Is welfare and healthcare privatized? No Is education privatized? No Is the law privatized? No Is the government privatized? No Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? No If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) No Is there a Central Bank? Yes
Anything Else you want to add? Alizeria is currently transitioning from a highly regulated Keynesian welfare state to a more Monetarist free-market economy and as such the data is liable to change. Major social changes are also underway, with the Liberal government likely to abolish the controversial "whites only" immigration policy and may even decriminalise homosexuality.
In regards to currency, the Alizerian Kros was previously pegged to the NS dollar at a rate of NS$1 = K1.20, however as this was hurting exporters the currency was devalued by the new government and all currency controls were abolished, including the ability of the government to control interest rates.
Again, information is in flux due to the current economic crisis and period of social upheaval currently occurring in Alizeria.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:14 am
by Lysset
Nation Name (Full): The Confederacy of Lysset Type of Government: Confederation Is the legislature Independent? Yes. Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes. Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes. Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes. Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes.
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Yes. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice? Yes. Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to? Yes. Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes. Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes. Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No. Are soft drugs legal? Yes, but heavily regulated. Are hard drugs legal? Yes, but even more heavily regulated.
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 69% What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 60% What is the sales tax rate? 55% What is the tariff rate? Tariffs range from 20%-30% depending on the imported good. How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 7 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? No. Is welfare and healthcare privatized? No. Is education privatized? No. Is the law privatized? No. Is the government privatized? No. Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? The Gold Loscu, Lysset's national currency, is backed by silver. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) Yes. Is there a Central Bank? Yes.
Anything Else you want to add? Not really, no.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:23 am
by Dracolich
Nation Name (Full): The Holy Atheist Empire of Dracolich Type of Government: Libertarian Dictatorship Is the legislature Independent? Yes Was the leader democratically voted in? No Was every member of legislature elected democratically? No Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? No Is the government Constitutionally Limited? For most, not for the Emperor/Empress.
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Guns are strictly regulated, knives & swords are fine. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No Are soft drugs legal? No Are hard drugs legal? No (Exceptions: Caffiene & Alcohol are perfectly legal. Nicotine is legal but being slowly removed from circulation.)
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 60% What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 95% What is the sales tax rate? 10% What is the tariff rate? 30% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 9 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? No Is welfare and healthcare privatized? No Is education privatized? No Is the law privatized? No Is the government privatized? No Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes, the Drac is backed by gold. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) Currencies other than the Drac are not accepted as legal tender. Is there a Central Bank? Yes
Anything Else you want to add? Nope
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:25 am
by Themiclesia
Nation Name (Full): the Kingdom of Themiclesia Type of Government: An exceedingly small central government, with negligible say in policy. The 520 states of Themiclesia vary from totalitarian to nigh-anarchy. Is the legislature Independent? Yes. Was the leader democratically voted in? The de iure leader is hereditary; the de facto leaders are voted in. Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes. Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes. Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes, but the constitution is unwritten.
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes, even against the government and king. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Yes, unless it is construed as an undue danger (such as neglecting normal safety protocols). Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes. Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes. Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes. Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Doing what? Our police forces are provided at a local level, and are volunteer-based. Only administrative officials are paid. Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? They are not legal. Are soft drugs legal? Yes. Are hard drugs legal? Yes.
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? Depends on the state, but most states have it between 0.5% and 1.25% What is the Corporate Tax Rate? Corporations are treated as natural persons. What is the sales tax rate? These taxes are not levied, except during times of government need. What is the tariff rate? Depends on the state and item. How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 2. Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? No, but they are maintained through charity. Is welfare and healthcare privatized? No. Is education privatized? We have private educational institutions, but the system overall is not privatized. Is the law privatized? This question is unclear. Is the government privatized? This question is unclear. Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? There is no national currency, but the silver standard is recognized throughout most states. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) All currencies are legal provided that the debtor and creditor agree. Is there a Central Bank? No.
Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes
Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes
Is the government constitutionally limited? Yes
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes
Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Qualified citizens only
Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice? Yes
Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to? Yes
Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes
Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes
Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No
Are soft drugs legal? Yes
Are hard drugs legal? Military personnel only
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 35%
What is the corporate tax rate? 10%
What is the sales tax rate? 10%
What is the tariff rate? 10%
How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale? 4 out of 10
Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? 60% are privatized
Is welfare and healthcare privatized? 60% are privatized
Is education privatized? 60% are privatized
Is the law privatized? No
Is the government privatized? No
Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes - the Kamma, but it is not backed by something hard
If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? Yes
Is there a Central Bank? Yes
Anything else you want to add? No
We will give you Moderately Libertarian Nation for now, but this may rise in the future as more people will be joining the committee to decide. The Central Banking System, the lack of a hard currency, high income tax rates and gun control were the main reasons why this nation was given Moderately Libertarian Nation.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:36 am
by Republic of Coldwater
New Aerios wrote:Nation Name (Full): The Stateless Society of New Aerios Type of Government: None. Is the legislature Independent? What legislature? Was the leader democratically voted in? What leader? Was every member of legislature elected democratically? What legislature? Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? No one to elect. Is the government Constitutionally Limited? What government?
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Yes. Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes. Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes. Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes. Do police need warrants with a probable cause? If you raid someone's house without a damn good reason that's a clear violation of property rights and you're going to have a very angry person suing you. So in practice, yes. Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No, it violates property rights and the non-aggression principle. If someone sues you and you're found guilty of one of those things, you're going down. Acting in self-defence is fine though. Are soft drugs legal? Yes. Are hard drugs legal? Yes.
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 0%. What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 0% What is the sales tax rate? 0% What is the tariff rate? 0% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 1 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? Yes. Is welfare and healthcare privatized? Yes. Is education privatized? Yes. Is the law privatized? Yes. Is the government privatized? No government. Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Platinum credits, backed by platinum, oddly enough... (Almost universally used, but there is no official national currency, just one that's accepted by the population as the main one). If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) Yes. Is there a Central Bank? No.
Anything Else you want to add?
The nation of New Aerios is given the rank of Anarcho-Capitalist Lovefest. This nation has virtually no regulations on one's personal lives or economics, and yet still has order within its own nation. The Liberty4All PAC hereby condemns the nation of New Aerios
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:40 am
by Republic of Coldwater
Nullarni wrote:Nation Name (Full): The Democratic Judgeship of Nullarni
Type of Government: Democratic Minarchism
Is the legislature Independent? No... There is not technically a legislature.
Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes
Was every member of legislature elected democratically? There is not technically a legislature, because there is technically no law in Nullarni beyond what is codified in the Nullarnish Writ of Governance, (our constitution.) Court precedent has, however, become de facto law in determining fault and damages. So I guess the highest court in Nullarni kind of fills the role of a de facto legislature if binding precedent is considered defacto law... And the highest court is elected democratically... so... Yes?
Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes
Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want?Yes
Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Yes
Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes
Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes
Do citizens have a right to privacy? Privacy is not explicitly a right. Even if it were, I am not sure how it would be enforced or protected differently than it already is.
Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes
Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? Um... sort of. Murder, theft, and pretty much every other "crime" are not actually criminal cases. The victims or family of the victims must file suit against the perpetrator for compensation for proven damages. Basically, I steal something from you, you can sue me for damages. I kill you, your friends, family, and business associates can sue me for damages. If I repeatedly kill people, those affected can petition the court to take custody of me to prevent further damages. Needless to say, if there is no victim or someone who can prove damages, there is no court case. This means there is no such thing as a "victimless crime" in Nullarni. The state is able to sue for damages, though, in cases where State interests are involved. Are soft drugs legal? Yes
Are hard drugs legal? Yes
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 0%
What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 0%
What is the sales tax rate? Historically, around 13% however in recent years it has dropped to 1.5% due to the government's increase in non-tax revenue sources.
What is the tariff rate? 0%
How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 1
Are roads and other infrastructure privatized?Yes
Is welfare and healthcare privatized? Yes
Is education privatized? Yes
Is the law privatized? No... Well... What do you mean? Do you mean things like police or do you mean the courts. If you mean the courts, then no, it is not. If you mean police, then yes and no. There are private police forces and security forces, but there is also state and canton police forces. There are also private investigators and state investigators.
Is the government privatized? No
Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes, but it is no longer backed... Its a fiat currency. The only reason there is a national currency is because it is required by the Writ of Governance. The original purpose was to unify several kingdoms and principalities under one currency instead of many. Now, it helps add a level of standardization. I know that if I have my money in shiblon, (the Nullarnish currency,) all or most businesses within the nation will accept my money. This is a good thing. Other national currencies, or bank specific currencies are legal. Even individuals can print their own currencies. But there is no guarantee anyone will accept them. Most, if not all, individuals and businesses accept Nullarnish shiblon, so it allows for smoother and easier transactions.
If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) Yes. And they are often used in Nullarni.
[b]Is there a Central Bank?[/b] No. However, the currency is printed, or minted by private mints or printers contracted by the Nullarnish government. The money supply is openly increased every year at a set rate, as defined by the Writ of Governance. The information of who is printing it and how much and how the money is made available is completely transparent and made publicly available. The reason for this is the economy craves certainty. You want to make things as certain and clear as possible to encourage participation and growth in the economy.
Anything Else you want to add? I have read your responses to other nations, and I feel that you may be relying on in game stats a bit too much. NS is not really designed for libertarian or minarchist states, which makes playing one rather difficult. You may want to read my factbook to get a better idea about my nation: http://www.nationstates.net/nation=null ... k/id=23284
This nation has been given the rank of Minarchist State, however this may rise to Anarcho-Capitalist Lovefest in the future. The Liberty4All PAC hereby condemns the nation of Nullarni
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:41 am
by Conigsberg
Nation Name (Full): The State of Conigsberg Type of Government: Constitutional republic Is the legislature Independent? Yes Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Yes Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice? Yes Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to? Yes Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No Are soft drugs legal? Yes Are hard drugs legal? Yes
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 0 What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 0 What is the sales tax rate? 0 What is the tariff rate? 20% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy: 1 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? Yes Is welfare and healthcare privatized? Yes Is education privatized? Yes Is the law privatized? No Is the government privatized? No Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes backed by gold only If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) Yes Is there a Central Bank? No
Anything Else you want to add? Suffrage is limited to land owning citizens, immigration is limited to those with native ancestry. The state is constitutionally limited from spending more than it takes in, i.e. it must not have any national debt.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:44 am
by Kelinfort
Nation Name (Full): The Democratic States of Kelinfort Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy Is the legislature Independent? Yes Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Yes Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? Yes Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Yes Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No Are soft drugs legal? Yes Are hard drugs legal? Yes, with a licence
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 5-15% for $25000; 17.5-25% for $25000-75000; 35% for $100000-250000; 50% for $250000+ What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 9.5% What is the sales tax rate? VAT of 6.5% What is the tariff rate? 0% How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 4-5.5 Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? No, contractors are used at times Is welfare and healthcare privatized? No Is education privatized? No Is the law privatized? No Is the government privatized? No Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? Yes; No If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) Yes Is there a Central Bank? Yes
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 7:45 am
by Greater Istanistan
Nation Name (Full): The Socialist Union of Greater Istanistan Type of Government: Federal Socialist republic with a hegemonic central Republic utilizing military feudalism to dominate other members of the federation Is the legislature Independent? Yes, although the powerful military and security services do exert large influence Was the leader democratically voted in? Yes, although he or she is required to be a citizen of the Central Republic Was every member of legislature elected democratically? Yes Does the nation have fair, free and open elections? Generally, although the Central Republic exerts great amounts of influence Is the government Constitutionally Limited? Yes
Civil Freedoms:
Are people allowed to say whatever they want? No, using free speech to incite a felony is illegal. Are people allowed to own as many weapons as they want to? Private arms ownership is banned unless the owners are members of government-formed resistance networks (the state creates sleeper networks of insurgents to resist any possible invasion) Are people allowed to practice whatever religion they wish to practice Yes, although the right to freedom of religion is always trumped by other civil rights Are people allowed to associate with whomever they want to Yes, with the exception of knowingly communicating with terrorists, foreign agitators, or individuals seeking to undermine the state without permission from the state. Do citizens have a right to privacy? Yes, although security always comes first. Do police need warrants with a probable cause? Yes, although this may be suspended during times of war or national emergency. Is murder, theft and other criminal activities legal? No. Are soft drugs legal? No. Are hard drugs legal? No.
Economic Freedoms:
What is the income tax rate? 35%, graduated higher for the wealthy. What is the Corporate Tax Rate? 12%, but the government subsidizes vital economic sectors in return. What is the sales tax rate? 15% What is the tariff rate? Varies from industry to industry, but generally quite protective of local economies. How regulated is the economy from a 1-10 scale, 1 being no government regulations, 10 being a Communist Economy 7, although this can slip upwards to 8 or 8.5 during times of war. Additionally, the government typically owns fairly large shares of major corporations. Are roads and other infrastructure privatized? No. Is welfare and healthcare privatized? No. Is education privatized? No. Is the law privatized? No. Is the government privatized? No. Is there a national currency, if so, is it backed by something hard? There is a national currency, the Exchange Credit. There is no solid backing, but the government carefully manages the exchange rates. If yes to the above question, are currencies other than the national currency legal? (this includes Cryptocurrencies like Bytecoin) No. Is there a Central Bank? Yes.
Anything Else you want to add? Consider me to be a non bleeding heart liberal. Apart from that, nothing, except to say that it's hilarious how lonely I am as a hard Leftist here.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 4:01 am
The only reason there is a national currency is because it is required by the Writ of Governance. The original purpose was to unify several kingdoms and principalities under one currency instead of many. Now, it helps add a level of standardization. I know that if I have my money in shiblon, (the Nullarnish currency,) all or most businesses within the nation will accept my money. This is a good thing. Other national currencies, or bank specific currencies are legal. Even individuals can print their own currencies. But there is no guarantee anyone will accept them. Most, if not all, individuals and businesses accept Nullarnish shiblon, so it allows for smoother and easier transactions.