'Freedom house' index

[Kahanistan]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: Yes.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes.
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : Yes.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Yes.
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes.
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes.
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Yes.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Yes.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes.
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes.
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes.
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes.
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes.
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes.
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes.
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes.
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes.
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes.
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes.
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes.
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes.

[Minoa]

To Freedom House NGO,

You should give Puerto Luminoso the rating of 1.0 for perfectly free. If you do this thing and your CEO purchases a ticket to the Puerto Luminoso lottery l, we can ensure that your numbers win. On the other hand if you refuse to do this, our secret police can find where you live...

Sincerely,

Generalissimo Niccolo Luminoso
Great Leader of Puerto Luminoso, PhD. the greatest statesman in the world, heir of Solomon, Buddha, Jesus, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Mohammed, and Confucius, retroactive winner of the Me. Puerto Luminoso contest 100 years in a row, retroactive winner of the Puerto Luminoso music awards 100 years in a row, rightful heir to the throne of the kingdom of the Franks

We're an anti-corruption group amongst other things, don't try to bribe us.

The Government of Minoa would be sceptical now, even if the form for that country was submitted correctly.

BTW, the form for Minoa was submitted.

[Great Nortend]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: Yes (we believe), though His Grace himself was granted a seat in the House of Lords by virtue of his holding the peerage of Limmes.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Members of the Houses of Commons were elected. Members of the House of Lords are not.
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : Yes, and they are implemented impartially by the Sheriffs and Mayors.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Yes
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: No
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: The head of the government is not directly elected however overall, yes.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: They are believed to be.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: No
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: To an extent; certain religions and forbidden and the state church has a monopoly on certain areas
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes, unless they desire to express treasonous, traitorous or seditious views.
Is there freedom of assembly?: To an extent
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes, implicitly
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: No
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: We hope so
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: The law only discriminates in practice and application between commoners, the clergy and aristocrats.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes, however they may be unable to
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes, however there are societal requirements which may be enforced under public decency laws for appearance.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes, in principle.

[Puldania]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: N/A. Decentralized direct democracy.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: N/A, every citizen votes directly
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?: Yes, they are decided by each town/village/city according to a direct vote.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: No, there are no such systems in place at all.
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: No, decentralization ensures no one person can maintain power.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes. A royal family exercises only diplomatic influence in ensuring Puldania is fairly treated in spite of its lack of government.
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes. Equality is total.
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: The people determine the policy.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Corruption is theoretically impossible, and as such, there exist no anti-corruption laws.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes.
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes.
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes.
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes, individuals are free to attend academic institutions of their own choice and volition, and academic institutions are permitted some freedom over the nature of their curriculum, although they are forced to abide by certain standards by the will of the people.
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes.
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes, and completely uninhibited.
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes.
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: No. Trade unions are banned due to concerns over forming political monopolies in the direct system.
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes. It can be called upon by an accused individual should they so desire, as standard tribunal is determined solely by jury.
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes.
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes.
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes.
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes and No. Total Economic freedom is granted, however the effectiveness of this depends on the cooperation of fellow citizens and a united front against exploitation.

[Teodorias]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?:No.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?:No.
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? :No.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?:No.
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?:No.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?:Yes,In Some Cases. But Some,More,Political Views Are Illegal To "View"
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?:No For LGBT And Some. Yes For Some Others.
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?:Yes. But The Head Of Goverment Isn't Elected Though.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?:Yes.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?:No.
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?:No.
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?:No Because All Of The Population Is Atheistic.
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?:There Is Propaganda In My Nationstates Country Education So No. No.
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?:Depends. Mostly No.
Is there freedom of assembly?:Depends.
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes. But They're Made Illegal If They Criticize The Goverment To High Levels.
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?:Yes. Big Yes. But Those Are Simply Controlled By The Teodorian Leadership.
Is there an independent judiciary?:No. Only State Judiciary.
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?:Depends.
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?:Depends Again. No On Some,Yes On Some Others.
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?:Depends Of What Law. Mostly Yes.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?:Yes,They Can Change Those Work/School/Housing Places As Long As It Is State Approved.
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?:No. Only Patriotic Citizens Might Have Minimum Private Property.
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?:They Do Enjoy Social Freedoms,Yes.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?:Yes.

[Liberimery]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: Yes. The President General is elected by national Instant Run-Off Ballot and serves a term of five years and no more than two five year terms. Like all elected positions, the President General may be recalled via referendum following a petition gaining 250,000 signatures.

The First Speaker is elected among the Assembly of Speakers and may be recalled by a vote of no confidence or by his or her district's recall.

Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes. The National Assembly contains the Assembly of Speakers (lower house) and the Assembly of Chiefs (upper house). The Assembly of Speakers are elected in Instant Run-Off Ballot held among their district's voting public. Chiefs are Elected by each State's legislative body. There are currently 272 Speakers and 28 Chiefs.

Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : Yes.

Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Yes. There are currently four parties in elected office, and numerous fringe parties.

Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes.

Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes.


Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes.

Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Yes, though The Democratic States of Liberimery is a Semi-Direct Democracy and national referendums may repeal legislation or even create new laws in place of the legislature.

Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Yes. All elected positions are subject to recall of their constituent body.

Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes.


CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes.

Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes. The Constitution bars the state from making any laws pertaining to religious matters.

Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes.

Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes.

Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes.

Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes.

Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes.

Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes.

Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes.

Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes. The Democratic States of Liberimery are a neutral nation and avoids any action that will lead to a declaration of war on another nation.

Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes.

Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes.

Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes.

Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes.

Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes.

[Argoatia]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: No, his father took charge via a military coup. Upon his father's death, the hard-line and pro-military regime, Admiral Xavier Thomasson took charge.

Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: No, they are made up by officers of the Argoatian military.

Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?: No.

Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: No.

Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: No.

Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: No.

Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: No, ethnic minorities are used as slave labor and anyone conforming to a 'non-traditional' gender or sexual preference are placed in a mental asylum or concentration camp.

Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Somewhat, the National Liberation Front (the political arm of the military) has representation and majority in parliament and does make laws. However, the military has the final say on whether those laws are implemented.

Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Somewhat.

Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: No.

CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: No, all media outlets must register themselves with the Ministry of Censorship, as well as provide an official list of employees to the Ministry as well as the secret police force, the National Intelligence Directorate.

Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: No.

Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: No.

Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: No.

Is there freedom of assembly?: No.

Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: No, human rights NGO's are prohibited from entering Argoatia.

Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: No.

Is there an independent judiciary?: No.

Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: No.

Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: No.

Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: No.

Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Somewhat. Argoatian citizens all have an identity card, which they must keep with them at all times. If they wish to move towns or cities, the must notify the relevant government agencies and Ministries, such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs. However, emigration from Argoatia is prohibited. The same applies when changing your place of employment or education.

Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Somewhat. Argoatian citizens have the right to own private property and are able to set up a business, however, again this must be registered with the relevant Ministries and agencies. The government of the Democratic Republic of Argoatia reserves the right to confiscate and forcefully take ownership of citizens private property.

Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes.

Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: No.

[Jajal]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: Yes
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: No, they were appointed by the king.
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : Yes.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: No, all political parties are abolished, but people can vote on nonpartisan elections.
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Political gazettes, electoral brochures, and propaganda posters.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes.
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: In legal terms, yes. But some districts are more conservative than others, so it's harder for minority groups to be elected as the governor of these districts.
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Yes.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Somewhat.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Well, people can vote on where the taxpayer money is spent, but there are occasional moments the results of these polls aren't put on practice.
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes, there are plenty. "What?" gazette is the most popular independent media in the country, but the amount of government press generally outweighs the free press.
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: For most of the time. There are 500 churches and 100 mosques in the country. A synagogue is also currently being constructed in the capital over the growing demand.
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes.
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Somewhat. There are cameras and voice recorders in and all public and some private places. But individuals can't be punished for having dangerous opinions until they commit a crime based on these opinions.
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes, but limited.
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes.
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes.
Is there an independent judiciary?: No.
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes.
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes.
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes, it's common for people to move out 2 months after they settled in. It's because houses are still being constructed.
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes, but there are strict regulations on some businesses and property could be taken away in some conditions.
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Marriage Equality is newly legalised. You need a licence to have children and you can't have more than five. Domestic violence ends with expulsion of the criminal to another city.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: For most of the time.

[Solandia (Ancient)]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: Kind of. The original inhabitants voted to have an AI as the head of the state and the government.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: There are no legislative representatives. Almost all laws are implemented by the people.
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : Yes, and partially-yes.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: No, all political parties are banned.
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: No, there is no opposition.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Partially.
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes, everyone can vote in the weekly polls.
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Head of the government and people determine the policies.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Yes.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes.
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Independent media outweighs the government press.
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes.
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes.
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes.
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes.
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes.
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes.
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes.
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes.
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes.
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes.
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Not really.

[Cascadian Socialist Republic]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: Yes
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : No (bias against non-socialist parties)
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: No (While Cascadia is not a one party state, there is bias against non-socialist parties.)
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Yes
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Yes
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: No (soialist nation--private businesses are heavily state regulated)
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes

[Anollasia]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: Yes
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : Yes
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Some parties may be restricted if they violate the constitution (eg. incite violence and hatred) but otherwise, yes.
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Head of government can influence policies but it must be supported by a majority of the legislature.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Fairly effective
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes, though activities which incite violence and hatred are illegal.
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Somewhat; there is property which you cannot own (eg. guns, certain drugs) and certain types of businesses you cannot open (eg. gun store)
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes

[Byzconia]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: The head of state is not elected. The head of government is appointed by the HoS from the members of parliament (who are, in contrast, elected in free and fair elections).
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?: Yes and yes.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Essentially yes. Groups advocating the overthrow of the state are obviously illegal, likewise for any groups advocating for fascism (which is determined in a court of law).
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes, the ruling party changes quite frequently.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes.
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Everyone is equal under the law and treated as such.
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Somewhat. Policies are determined via collaboration between the legislature and unelected technocratic bureaucracies (this is to ensure that all policies are backed up with data-driven research).
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Yes, extremely so.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes, reports are regularly published for everyone to read.
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes, free media exists alongside state-run media
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Somewhat. Education is definitely skewed towards socialism, but teachers/professors are chosen based on their abilities, not their beliefs.
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes, as long as they refrain from libel, slander, and hate speech (as defined in the relevant laws).
Is there freedom of assembly?: Peaceful assembly, yes
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Not only are they free, they are actively endorsed by the government
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes, judges are expected to be completely apolitical.
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes.
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes, public safety is of the utmost importance.
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Individuals are allowed to own personal property, but private property is illegal. That said, private (non-government) worker cooperatives do exist and participation in them is encouraged.
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Boy do they! It's guaranteed by the constitution.

[Marginal Territory]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?:
N/A
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?:
N/A
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? :
N/A, but the voting laws and framework are fair and impartially implemented.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?:
Political parties are legal and largely unconstrained, but in some ways disfavored by marginals. There are over 100 political parties in Marginal Territory, but most people do not belong to any party. A party can lose its protections if 90% of the communes agree that it violates human rights.
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?:
Yes
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?:
Yes
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?:
Y.
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?:
N/A
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?:
Yes
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?:
Yes
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?:
Yes.
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?:
Yes,.
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?:
Yes
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?:
Yes
Is there freedom of assembly?:
Yes
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?:
Yes
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?:
Yes
Is there an independent judiciary?:
N/A
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?:
N/A
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?:
No
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?:
No
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?:
Yes
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?:
No, far from it
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?:
Yes
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?:
Yes

[Grand Unity of the Righteous Nation Cele]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: No
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : Yes
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Yes
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes, in regards for Parliament and Treasury
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Yes
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Treasury has proven to be very effective anti-corruption measure
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Parliament and Treasury do
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Religion has been outlawed
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes
Is there an independent judiciary?: There is no judiciary
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: There is no due process
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes

[Vedastia]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: The Prime Minister is appointed by the monarch and can technically be anyone, but in practice is the leader of the majority party/coalition in Parliament. The monarch is chosen by agnatic primogeniture (almost exclusively male-line) and actively participates in government, though the monarch's powers are limited by a written constitution.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes.
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?: Yes. However, federal suffrage (some cantons have less restrictive suffrage policies) is eligible to those known as "citizens" who are natural-born Vedastian subjects 25 years or older who own their own place of residence, do not receive government benefits, pay a 15% income tax, and can pass a basic civics examination, or are over the age of 16 and have performed military service for a period of five years, which waives all other requirements, including being born a natural-born subject. This is the only way for naturalized subjects to vote in Vedastian elections.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Yes.
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes.
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes.
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Yes, but the monarch can refuse assent to legislation passed by both houses of Parliament and often does so.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Yes.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes.
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes.
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes.
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes.
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes.
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes.
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes.
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes.
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes.
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes.
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes.
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes, for the most part, but private-sector anti-discrimination laws that don't apply to medical treatment only exist in a handful of cantons.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes.
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Economic equality is not a right in Vedastia, but Vedastians are relatively equal in terms of economic opportunity.

[Abarri]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: Yes. The president is elected.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes.
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : Yes.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Yes.
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes. One must note that mass media is a very powerful influence during elections.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes.
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: No. Non-citizens and unofficial immigrants may not vote.
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Yes.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Yes. Most of the time.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes. Relevant reports and disclosures are freely accessible in government websites.

CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes.
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes.
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes.
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes, most of the time.Retribution often comes in the form of fewer economic opportunities like loss of employment and joint ventures.
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes.
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes.
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes. As long as they are not connected with extremist groups, trade unions are allowed.
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes.
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes.
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes.
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes. Sometimes however controversies arise in few regional cases.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Not always. Several businesses heavily consider residence or location as a factor for employment.
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes, most of the time. However, there are a few cases where response to domestic violence was slow.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes.

[Old Northwest]

POLITICAL RIGHTS
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?
Yes.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?
Yes.
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?
Yes?
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?
No, it is illegal to form anti-communist groups. See the politics page of our factbooks to see which parties are allowed (tl;dr there are many different socialist parties but other ones are illegal).
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?
Not if it's capitalist opposition.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?
Different Councils are democratically accountable, but they have a tight control over the political sphere.
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?
Yep! All people are equal. Citizenship is extremely easy to obtain. The only way to lose it is to commit some sort of counter-revolutionary crime such as attempting to lead a counter-revolution or other violent reactionary behavior, or to actively support such activities.
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?
Yes.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?
Yes. All delegates to the Councils and the Congress are directly elected and recallable if not truly representative.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?
Yes. There are very few things not known to the citizenry.

CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?
Yes and no. The means of communication, print, web hosting, etc. are owned by the State, but the media organizations are controlled by the journalists. They do not run for profit, and the State does have the ability to step in and prevent something from being printed.
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or non-belief in public and private?
If their religious views are not reactionary (meaning they are not racist, sexist, queerphobic, etc.), yes.
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?
No one is forced to attend university or pre-university schooling, and if they do wish to, it is free. Educational facilities are based on Scientific Socialism and while schools do express socialist viewpoints, there is no force involved (students are not required to take any class or show up at all).
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?
Not really. Most reactionary folk are treated with suspicion (although this is not due to any sort of official secret police or anything).
Is there freedom of assembly?
Not for capitalists.
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?
Yes, once again, unless they express reactionary views.
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?
Definitely. The Congress (unicameral legislature) is essential a labor organization.
Is there an independent judiciary?
Yes.
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?
Yes.
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?
Not really, unless (maybe you sense a pattern) it is reactionary violence, which would be stopped.
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?
Yes. All peoples are equal in Old Northwest.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?
Yes.
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?
If you own a business in Old Northwest, expect some sort of militia to knock at your door.
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?
Yes, greatly so.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?
Yes, again, greatly so. Those who wish to take away this right are violently opposed.

[Ostterreich]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: Parliament elects the President and Chancellor, MPs are democratically elected and the President and Chancellor can be contested by their predecessors if deemed potentially anti-Constitutional or as traitors etc.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : Yes
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Permits are required and can take 6 to 8 months to be accepted or declined
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: No
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: No
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: No there is total freedom of religion but the homosexuals, transgenders and so on are not free and Christianity is highly encouraged
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: For the most part some positions are appointed
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: yes
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: no transparency is not something required
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: yes with minor forms of censorship for Communist, immoral and considered destructive propaganda
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: yes, except Atheists and Neo-Pagans
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: For the most part
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: No
Is there freedom of assembly?: Already answered this
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: No legally they cannot exist
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: All unions are state run
Is there an independent judiciary?: The justice system is part of the government
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes, it would be un-Christian otherwise
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes

[Japecardoplenesia]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: Yes. We elect a group of five leaders, of differing backgrounds and representations, every three years. They organize and facilitate the running of our country. Significant legislation, though, must be voted on by the public before being implemented or not.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes.
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : Yes.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Yes.
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: We have had some trouble with religious influence, as we;re a generally very spiritual country, but am working on combatting it.
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes.
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: No, they orchestrate votings, can propose ideas on a larger scale due to their influence, and organize how our policies are put into action.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Very.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes.
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes.
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes.
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes, though nationalism sometimes seeps into our history classes.
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes.
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes.
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes, though monopolies of any kind are forbidden.
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes.
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes.
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes.
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes.
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: There are many regulations on business to combat potential corruptions, monopolies, etc. but generally yes.
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes

[Pachenstein]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: The head of government is appointed by the Prince-Bishop, upon advice from the legislature, which is directly elected.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? : Yes
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Yes
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Increase its support, yes. Gain power, no.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes, though the governing party has close links with the Church
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: Yes
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Yes
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes, though marriage is constitutionally defined as between a man and a woman, for life.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes

[Alkovann]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:

Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?:
Yes. Elections for the Alkovansk National President are held every 5 years, and a secret ballot is maintained.
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?:
Yes. Elections for the Alkovansk National Parliament are held every year, and a secret ballot is maintained. The ten most popular parties are listed, and other parties can be written in.
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies? :
Yes. Each provincial region, some of which were once seperate nations, used to have their own electoral laws, or lack thereof for regions without elections. However, as of unification with the broader Alkovansk Commonwealth, each must agree to a nonbiased electoral framework where national, provincial, state, and city elections are chosen by the proportional votes of the national, provincial, state, and city populations, respectively, rather than by gerrymandered districts.
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?:
Yes. As with electoral law, many different provinces have historically had various laws on the books concerning freedom to organize based on political or religious grounds, and which organizations were recognized as "official" or "forbidden". However, upon joining the Alkovansk Commonwealth, they must agree to allow freedom of speech and organization.
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?:
Yes. Districts are drawn by an independent commission based on population and geography, and the race, religion, and political demographics are not allowed to play a role. Districts largely line up along city, state, and province borders, and great care is taken to ensure no bias, accidental or otherwise, that would infringe on a citizen's right to vote or their vote being worth more or less than any other.
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?:
Yes. Lobbyists from foreign nations, private companies, religious organizations, etc. must register as lobbyists, and lobbyist contributions, be they informational or financial, must be made public. Politicians must also make public any dealings with lobbyists. The public is free to agree or disagree with positions, regardless of where they come from, but any data or funds must come with a disclaimer of where it is from so that citizens are kept informed.
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?:
Yes. Upon unification with the Alkovansk Commonwealth, all provinces must abolish any law which treats a citizen differently based on status of race, religion, sexuality, etc, and all citizens aged 18 or older are allowed to vote and run for office they meet the qualifications for (such as age or, in the case of the court system, legal education).
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?:
Yes.
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?:
Yes. Any official found in violation of the law is fired from their position, and a member of their party is assigned to the position temporarily while new elections are held.
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?:
Yes. Justification must be given for information to be classified, and this must be reviewed by an independent body. This classification must be renewed yearly, and any information which does not pass its review for renewal is automatically declassified. In addition, citizens may challenge the classification of documents which have been classified for longer than 5 years and call for an investigation by a new independent body.

CIVIL LIBERTIES

Are there free and independent media?:
Yes. All provinces, upon joining the Alkovansk Commonwealth, must make no restriction on journalistic or creative media, except in cases where there is proof that the media directly advocates for violence or publishes incorrect content to the point of endangering others.
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?:
Yes. All provinces, upon joining the Alkovansk Commonwealth, must make no restriction on practice and expression of religious faith or lack thereof, except when they are in conflict with secular law. Secular law can be challenged in the courts, and any law found to be overly restrictive will be struck down as in violation with the Alkovansk Constitution.
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?:
Yes. All public education must be unbiased and, in cases where there is controversy, offer a variety of perspectives for the sake of nuance and greater depth of understanding. Students are encouraged to reach their own conclusions from the data given, and are taught to be quite skilled in forming their own arguments.
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?:
Yes. All provinces, upon joining the Alkovansk Commonwealth, must make no restriction on freedom of speech, except where it is used to advocate for breaking the law or inciting violence. Discussion of the law, and whether a law should be in place, is a vigorously defended right.
Is there freedom of assembly?:
Yes. All provinces, upon joining the Alkovansk Commonwealth, must make no restriction on the freedom to assemble, unless such assembly is actively involved in violating the law, such as a gang of thieves.
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?:
Yes. Nongovernmental organizations, regardless of focus, are treated as lobbyist organizations. They are allowed to freely organize, spread information, and donate to campaigns or operate in a charitable context, as long as their actions, affiliations, and donations are officially declared to the public.
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?:
Yes. Trade unions and similar professional organizations are treated as lobbyist organizations.
Is there an independent judiciary?:
Yes. Members of the judiciary must have a Master's degree in Law and be at least 25 years of age, but beyond those qualifications all Alkovansk citizens are allowed to apply for judicial positions and stand for election. No party affiliation is allowed for members of the judiciary, and judges thought to show bias on political, religious, or ethnic grounds can be put on trial and, when biases affect their impartiality, recalled. Judges serve 5 year terms.
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?:
Yes. All Alkovansk citizens are entitled to due process under the law, and are innocent until proven guilty.
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?:
Yes. Police brutality is carefully guarded against, and a long history of insurgencies and civil war has led to a large amount of law in place designed to resolve issues without tyranny or violence and punish abuses of power.
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?:
Yes. All provinces, upon joining the Alkovansk Commonwealth, must uphold the equal rights of their citizens, in accordance with the Alkovansk Constitution.
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?:
Yes, unless they are currently imprisoned as punishment for a crime.
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?:
Yes, unless they are currently imprisoned as punishment for a crime or are serving in public office where their private businesses may pose a conflict of interest. In either case, such property and businesses are put into a public trust until their service has ended, upon which time they regain their property and businesses.
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?:
Yes. All provinces, upon joining the Alkovansk Commonwealth, must uphold the equal rights of their citizens, in accordance with the Alkovansk Constitution.
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?:
Yes. All provinces, upon joining the Alkovansk Commonwealth, must uphold equality of opportunity and make no restrictions based on religion, ethnicity, politics, etc. Fraudulent businesses and unfair loan practices or interest rates are carefully guarded against, and government-provided lawyers are well-funded to ensure that all citizens can defend themselves from exploitative contracts and the like.

[Camelone]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: High King Cyneric II was elevated to the High Kingship as King Frederick of Tuathstra by the decision of the High Folkmoot.

Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: The Third and Fourth Estates are elective in the High Folkmoot, the Third being along corporatist principles while the Fourth along regional lines and Workingman Associations.

Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?: Where there are elections there is a strong tradition and culture of transparency with all records, minus votes, being available for public observance.

Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: There are political parties though 'Societies' based around noble patronage and ideals are in greater positions of power. Societies differ from political parties as they are political groups that promote the desires of varying noble families, though there are some commoner societies that can compete with the noble societies. While political parties are based on ideology societies are based around patronage and loyalty.

Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: If a society gets enough allies throughout the government then yes but it is rare for one society to dominate the government so thoroughly making the High King more or else secure.

Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes as most local elections are outside of the scope of the nobility

Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Catholicism is the national religion and while other religions are tolerated they are not allowed public worship outside of their own properties. It should be noted though that Protestants and Jews have held positions in the government and in a few of the southeastern cities the lower nobility are Protestant as well. Teasa, the Camelonean word for foreigners, are rarely ever naturalized though their children may be naturalized through being married to a Camelonean but just as any subject of the High King they have the right to petition their lords for redress.

Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: The High King and his Court have the most power.

Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Yes due to the mandatory openness and transparency as well as the oversight of the Brehorn make corruption difficult, though in some of the larger cities it is more difficult to deal with quasi-legal Bata Factions.

Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes, though attempts are always made to hide activities more or less the government attempts to be open and transparent to the citizenry.

CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Officially no, but unofficially the bards and minstrels are left alone as well as the chroniclers out of respect for tradition.

Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: In private yes though only the Camelonean Catholic faith is free to express the faith publicly through ceremonies, non-Catholic prayers are tolerated though if it is of personal devotion.

Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: The Faith and Camelonean identity are heavily present in schools but this is mostly due to local choices as there is little intrusion into the academies by the High King's government, though more radical individuals and groups are watched closely by the Royal Inquisition.

Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Radical individuals and groups are watched closely by the Royal Inquisition such as Communists, secular Socialists, republicans, and anti-clericalists. Criticism in of itself is not criminal.

Is there freedom of assembly?: For the most part yes, though assemblies which become dangerous to the God-given order will begin to be placed under watch, as in the organizers and not the participants.

Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: No these groups are watched heavily.

Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes, they are even given a place in the government.

Is there an independent judiciary?: The highest judge in the land is the High King and under him the landed nobles act as the highest judge in their jurisdiction but the check on the nobility and the High King is if the overwhelming majority of the Brehorn in the jurisdiction dissent from the decision.

Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes, no subject of the High King may have their rights taken away permanently without a proper and public trial. Though they would be placed in a state of 'suspense' to either protect the accused or prevent them from fleeing.

Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: There are a few insurgent groups left but they are nothing but glorified bandits nowadays and struggle to take on armed shepherds and herders.

Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: More or less, greater respect is at times given to others based on clan names, with some commoner clans garnering more respect than nobles.

Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Certainly though they would have to deal with their employer/guild/workers association if they wish to do so.

Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes they are.

Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes to all except that there are some clothing laws to differentiate between nobles, commoners, religious, and which clan a person comes from.

Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes, the Brehorns and most of the High Kings have generally supported and empowered commoner institutions so as to create a proper balance with the nobles.

[Minoa]

Hi, Minoa is concerned that they may have been missed out in the 25 November 2018 update. If you have trouble finding our submission, you can find it here.

[Mon Ling]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: No
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: Yes
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?: Yes
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Yes, but political parties are not formally recognized
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: N/A I guess because the head of government is not elected
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Not really
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes
CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Only in some situations
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes

[Sefionto-Redu]

POLITICAL RIGHTS:
Was the current head of government or other chief national authority elected through free and fair elections?: No
Were the current national legislative representatives elected through free and fair elections?: No
Are the electoral laws and framework fair, and are they implemented impartially by the relevant election management bodies?: Yes
Do the people have the right to organize in different political parties or other competitive political groupings of their choice, and is the system free of undue obstacles to the rise and fall of these competing parties or groupings?: Yes
Is there a realistic opportunity for the opposition to increase its support or gain power through elections?: Yes
Are the people’s political choices free from domination by the military, foreign powers, religious hierarchies, economic oligarchies, or any other powerful group that is not democratically accountable?: Yes
Do various segments of the population (including ethnic, religious, gender, LGBT, and other relevant groups) have full political rights and electoral opportunities?: Yes
Do the freely elected head of government and national legislative representatives determine the policies of the government?: No
Are safeguards against official corruption strong and effective?: Yes
Does the government operate with openness and transparency?: Yes

CIVIL LIBERTIES
Are there free and independent media?: Yes
Are individuals free to practice and express their religious faith or nonbelief in public and private?: Yes
Is there academic freedom, and is the educational system free from extensive political indoctrination?: Yes
Are individuals free to express their personal views on political or other sensitive topics without fear of surveillance or retribution?: Yes
Is there freedom of assembly?: Yes
Is there freedom for nongovernmental organizations, particularly those that are engaged in human rights– and governance-related work?: Yes
Is there freedom for trade unions and similar professional or labor organizations?: Yes
Is there an independent judiciary?: Yes
Does due process prevail in civil and criminal matters?: Yes
Is there protection from the illegitimate use of physical force and freedom from war and insurgencies?: Yes
Do laws, policies, and practices guarantee equal treatment of various segments of the population?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy freedom of movement, including the ability to change their place of residence, employment, or education?: Yes
Are individuals able to exercise the right to own property and establish private businesses without undue interference from state or nonstate actors?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy personal social freedoms, including choice of marriage partner and size of family, protection from domestic violence, and control over appearance?: Yes
Do individuals enjoy equality of opportunity and freedom from economic exploitation?: Yes