Democracy Index II — Closed

[Amaurita]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?

The President is selected by an Electoral College System, where how many votes each State gets is dependent on the total number of legislators it has in the legislature. In theory, these Electors can vote for whomever they see fit, however, they have voted in favor of the candidates that won each state's voters in nearly every presidential election (i.e, if a state votes for a Republican candidate, the electors are statistically extremely probable to vote in favor of the Republican candidate).

How is the head of government selected?

See above.

How are members of the cabinet selected?

Members of the Cabinet are nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate with a majority vote.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?

Members of the House are elected every two years by the people of their district. Senators, in contrast, are selected by their State Legislature, although they can be recalled in a popular vote.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?

The President can veto legislation, which can be overridden by a 2/3rds vote in both houses. The High Court can also deem legislation unconstitutional and strike it down. Lastly, both houses have restrictions on what they can create. The House, for instance, has no say in Cabinet Members, Court Nominations, and Treaty Ratification, whereas the Senate has minimal say in the creation of Revenue bills.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?

Yes.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?

All citizens over 18 may register to vote. As of 2020, the voter registration rate stands at 99.3% due to ease of registration policies.

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?

Midterms are usually not as active as Presidential Elections, but the 2018 Midterms saw 58% voter turnout, and the 2016 Presidential Election saw roughly 72% voter turnout.

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?

Yes.

Is voting voluntary?

Yes.

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?

No.

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?

Yes.

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?

Yes,\.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?

Yes.

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?

Yes.

[Old Northwest]

All answers are directly from the President.

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I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?
The Head of State is the president, who is elected by universal suffrage of all citizens. There are no term limits in place, but there is an election once a year, during a Congress of Councils (the legislature). Once every year, Citizens vote for who they would to be the President, and the candidate that gains 60% or over is elected. If no candidate gains 60%, then the Congress elects the President from the top 3 choices, with whoever gets the most votes as the winner. Any citizen that is 15 years old or older, does not own private property, and has never been considered counter-revolutionary can run for the election.

How is the head of government selected?
The President serves as both Head of State and Head of Government.

How are members of the cabinet selected?
They are elected by the Congress.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?
Each county has a Council which rules over it, formed of delegates that are elected by workers directly in their workplaces, students directly in their schools, militia folk directly in their militias, so on and so forth. Each Council that represents a county elects a delegate of their own, which is sent to the Congress of Councils, or Congress for short, which forms the unicameral legislature of the Proletarian Dictatorship of Old Northwest.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
Each delegate is required, by the Constitution, to vote in favor of/against legislation based on what the Council they represent wishes. Each delegate is immediately recallable in the event that they do not represent their Council truthfully. Legislation is passed with majority vote.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
Yes, almost entirely. The only exception is during a state of emergency, during which the President has final say. A state of emergency can be declared at any time by the President, which causes the Congress the meet and if the majority agrees with the decision, a state of emergency is declared. The Congress still meets, but practically the only legislation debated is whether or not the state of emergency should be repealed.
TL;DR: Yes, except in a state of emergency (which can't just be declared willy-nilly).

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
Around 92% or so.

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
Around 96%. It's very rare for citizens not to vote for a delegate, because they don't really need to go out of their way. For the Presidential election, however, last year it was around 91%-94%, seeing as the Presidential election is frequent and it does require a bit more work than the Council elections.

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
No. Those that have been declared "counter-revolutionary" at some point (even if they are not in counter-revolutionary standing currently) cannot run for office. One is declared counter-revolutionary when they have actively shown that they oppose proletarian rule.

Is voting voluntary?
Yes.

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
Yes. Militias (composed of elected militia folk) may shut down or eliminate the distribution of certain communications organizations. Means of communication are owned by the State, that is, the proletariat organized as a class. All means of printing, producing, publishing, distributing, web hosting etc. are owned by the State. Media is controlled (with the exception of counter-revolutionary publications) by the journalists that write for them, not the State nor business owners.

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
Ehhhh... yes and no. Those that do are likely to be declared as counter-revolutionary, depending on the dissent. This causes them to lose their citizenship and their emigration rights, meaning that if they attempt to leave, they will be reclassified as an émigré, which is even more serious.

Generally speaking, citizens are allowed to dissent freely as long as they are not speaking in support of ending the Proletarian Dictatorship or a return to capitalism. Therefore, citizens can dissent freely, as long as they are attempting to build international communism.

Also, those that dissent against communism or are racist, sexist, queerphobic, etc., would usually (socially, not legally) be considered outcasts even if they aren't declared counter-revolutionary, and may face violence from citizens (which, honestly, is usually not stopped by the militias).

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
Yes, as long as they fit under the parameters above. Essentially, if they are left-wing and proletarian in nature, yes, but otherwise, no. Anyone protesting the rule of the proletariat would almost always be denounced as counter-revolutionary.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?
Eh, once again, this is a complicated question. Seeing as the Proletarian Dictatorship is formed under the principles of Scientific Socialism, where materialism and pragmatism are upheld and idealism is discouraged, yes, debate, discourse, theory, and praxis may all be commented on freely-- as long as the dialogue is not in support of ending the Proletarian Dictatorship.

V. Electoral integrity
Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?
Yes. For those that are eligible, voting is free, fair, equal, and true.

Essentially, the Proletarian Dictatorship is, in a way, a tyranny of the majority, where the will of the proletariat is faithfully and fairly carried out, but those against the will of the proletarians and oppressed masses, well...

Let the ruling classes tremble at the communist revolution!

[Broader Confederate States]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?
State governments open polls to the public every six years on the middle Thursday of November, count them all up, decide whether or not they want to follow that for the Electoral College vote (98% of the time, they do), and send them to Columbia, TN to determine a winner.
How is the head of government selected?
See above, they are one and the same.
How are members of the cabinet selected?
Members of the cabinet are nominated by the heads of state governments, and approved or vetoed by the President.
II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?
Open elections in a similar process as that of the President, but for a three-year term.
What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
12 of 15 state governments must approve the change in order to enact it.
Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
The ability to set public policy, de facto (and in a way de jure; the confederal government only has enough power to sternly tell state governments to enact policies) rests only in the hands of the state governments by means of public vote on the most important legislation (the legislation that directly affects them) and Senator/Representative/Governor assumption on minor legislation (the legislation that doesn't, e. g. the budget).
III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
94%; the only people ineligible are those provably incapable of making sound judgements and criminals convicted of crimes worse than petty misdemeanor.
What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
71%
Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
No political parties exist in the country, at least no officially recognized ones. Regardless, if such a thing did actually exist, yes, all citizens eligible to vote are eligible to hold office.
Is voting voluntary?
Yes.
IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
The confederal government can barely get the states to agree on everything, let alone the media, but the media isn't exactly chomping at the bit to dissect and criticize every single thing the government does.
Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
Yes. Depending on the state, even libel and incitement may not be officially on the law books. Fraud, however, is outlawed in all CSA territories.
Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
Yes. Whether or not they're popular is another matter, but they are allowed to form such demonstrations.
Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?
State owned media doesn't exist. It'd be like asking the Soviet Union whether or not the private press agreed with them, it just doesn't apply.
V. Electoral integrity
Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?
About as fair as it's possible to know. Certainly, in twenty-some years of existence, no egregious evidence of voter fraud has occurred, though it is possible that could change.

[Greater Free Oceania]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?
Through election every 4 years, they run alongside the PM
How is the head of government selected?
Through election every 4 years, they run alongside the President
How are members of the cabinet selected?
appointed by the president
II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?
Through election every two years
What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
All legislation must abide by the constitution, amendments to the constitution require a 3/4ths vote.
Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
yes
III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
93%
What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
100%
Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
Yes
Is voting voluntary?
no
IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
no
Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
yes
Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
yes
Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?
no
V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?
For the most part. However, there have been accusations of voter intimidation directed towards several parties.

[Alamka]

Nation listings

Democratic countries
⬤ Full Democracy
While no government is perfect, this nation maintains a strong constitutional democratic government that serves well in representing the interests of the public with respect to the consent of the governed. All organs of government are beholden to the will of the people and are accountable to proper constitutional procedure, and the government guards the people's rights to free and fair participation in the political process.
10.00 Tropical Isles
9.93 Democratic Deutschland
9.91 Erystan
9.87 Deuderland
9.86 The English Regions
9.74 Gandoor
9.73 Bolderdash
9.67 Presidential Hong Kong
9.63 Fairviolet Lake
9.54 Thermodolia
9.03 Hansdeltania
8.96 Norskhavn
8.96 New Hocksmith
8.73 Arthropol
8.62 Prydaun
8.25 Shrive

⬤ Flawed Democracy
This government is by all means democratic on paper and in practice, however problems exist that prevent the idea of democracy being truly realised. Reform could do well to help this nation to fully realise its potential as a full democracy.
7.03 Frievolk

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Authoritarian countries
⬤ Open Anocracy
A hybrid regime somewhere between democracy and autocracy. The prospect of democratic reform in the foreseeable future is possible in the current political climate, and the established powers do allow some dissent in the political process. This nation shows promise in realising democracy, but if the people are not careful their government may descend into outright tyranny.
5.46 Great Aletia
5.00 Tropical Isles
4.23 The North Queendom

⬤ Closed Anocracy
An authoritarian regime in every sense of the word, although with some democratic elements involved. If the state is stable, it unlikely that democratic reform is on the horizon. If the state is less stable, bloodshed is an imminent threat if the nation has not already fallen into conflict.
3.13 - The German Military Government
2.84 Vadterland
2.46 Cosmicium
2.32 Hamira

⬤ Autocracy
This nation has fallen into outright tyranny. The regime will almost certainly demand blood before it sees the end of its rule. All formal political process has either been given up entirely in favour of rule by way of brute force under the law of the jungle, or is jealously enforced with the sole intention of preserving a rigid social order.
1.30 Dushan
1.05 Idoho
0.80 DeLongtasia
0.77 The Great Imperator Jeffrey
0.63 Silver Commonwealth
0.53 Cosmopolitan borovan
0.53 Free Arabian Nation
0.00 Estado Novo Portugues
0.00 Destructive Government Economic System

I'm probs a 0.00

[Wunderstrafanstalt]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected? 
Popular elections with score runoff vote every 6 years.

How is the head of government selected? 
Selected with the same process as the other cabinet members (see below). The President is nominally the head of the government, usually leader of his party, and hold the real power, but the majority of his tasks is "helped" by the Chancellor as the president see fit.

How are members of the cabinet selected? 
Government is formed by the advice and consent of the parliament, with presidential approval. In practice, the President usually select anyone he see best, before being approved by the parliament after a lengthy, often intrusive hearings/ inspections. The cabinet can be brought down in a vote of no confidence.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?
Free general elections through STV (Chamber of Representative/ Chares) and DMP (Chamber of Senators/ Charsen) every 6 years.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
Constitutional amendment need 2/3 parliamentary vote in both houses, and then they need public approval through referendum with a minimal turnout of 30%.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
No. The President can issue "presidential order" and the cabinet can pass "executive order", both of which can be repealed by a simple Chares majority.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
100%. That includes criminals and the mentally disabled.

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
89.3%. Those who didn't vote is usually the sick, the mentally disabled, or those who worked in a focus-needing jobs (e.g those in the middle of active combat, etc).

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
Anyone need to pass the General Competency Test in order to serve in the government. Other than that, yes.

Is voting voluntary?
Yes.

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
No, and it is constitutionally forbidden to censor even racist propaganda (although incitement of violence can be restricted). The media is however very polarized and unneutral (to both sides, although the reason is usually corporate influence and not the government).

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
Yes.

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
Yes. Even KKK demonstration is police-protected.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?
The majority of the mainstream media isn't. However, independent and neutral media alternatives (usually internet-based) is very common. The populace is also generally politically literate and well-informed on how to seek information independently.

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?
Yes. Not only that, there are independent bodies that supervise the activity of the independent electoral comission.

[Ryurik Rossiya]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?
Inheritage;we are a monarchy

How is the head of government selected?
Theoretically, the head of government is a de-facto one, but he/she is selected by a fair election

How are members of the cabinet selected?
By the Head Of State

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?
Election

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
Any legislature must be approved by the monarch

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
Yes

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
65%

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
72%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
Yes

Is voting voluntary?
Yes

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
No, but socialism and offensive things/ideologies are censored

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
Yes

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
Yes, but with certain conditions

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?
Yes

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?
Yes

[The Zravvisk]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected? By combat. The best warrior rules. Any member of the three ruling councils can duel the chief for his title. The three councils being the Council of Sages, the Council of Ten, and the Auxiliary Council.

How is the head of government selected? Head of state and government are the same person.

How are members of the cabinet selected? Council of Sages nominate and confirm new members internally. Auxiliary Council holds elections open to all auxiliaries(members of the Armada not of the zravvisk species). Both advise the chief and Council of Ten.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected? The Council of Ten chooses by combat. The ten best warriors other than the chief make it in. Any captain of an independent ship or chieftain/vice admiral of a fleet can duel a member of the Council of Ten for their spot. Those captains/chieftains/vice admirals are mostly also chosen by combat though it depends on the ship’s traditions, some are elected.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote? None, they have unlimited power.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature? No. Both the chief and Council of Ten have unlimited power with council votes overriding the chief’s actions. The chief can set public policy if the council agrees with him/her or can’t get a majority against it.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote? About 20% since that’s the population of auxiliaries who are automatically allowed to vote for the Auxiliary Council plus the non-auxiliary populations of ships that chose rulers by voting.

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election? 85%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions? Yes, as long as their ship allows elections.

Is voting voluntary? Yes

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons? No

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime? Yes

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution? Yes

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters? Yes

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate? Yes, for the few we have.

[Mangahhan Super Region]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected? Through a Plebescite, or elections in Peacetime

How is the head of government selected? The head of government is selected by the Elections Committee by number of most votes.

How are members of the cabinet selected? Cabinet members are selected by the head of state/government.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected? Members of legislature is selected by number of votes.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote? there are no restrictions

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature? Yes

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote? approx. 65% or anyone who is above 16 yrs old.

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election? 95%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions? Yes, as long as they support a partisan of a government.

Is voting voluntary? Required but not compulsary

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons? Yes, any propaganda against the government is censored, mostly from opposition groups

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime? No

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution? No, any political dissent is immediately especially if they are against the head of state/government

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters? State owned media is partisan, mostly supports the government.

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate? Yes

[Denev-Kaitos]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected? Absolute primogeniture

How is the head of government selected? The President of the Government is slected by direct popular election using the instant-runoff/alternative vote system.

How are members of the cabinet selected? Appointment by the President of the Government and confirmation by Congress and the King.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected? Congressmen are directly elected. Every three years, each province elects five Congressmen by single transferable vote, and each county within each province elects one Congressman by instant-runoff vote.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature? Congress has the sole authority to pass statutes (which trump regulations, executive orders, and all other instruments other than constitutional law) and maintains full control over finance and the budget, but executive departments and officers may set public policy through regulations, guidelines, and orders issued within the parameters set by statutory and constitutional law.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote? 100% of citizens, 96% of the total adult population (inc. non-citizens)

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election? 84.27%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions? Yes

Is voting voluntary? Yes

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons? No

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime? Yes

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution? Yes

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters? Yes

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate? Yes

[Union of Sovereign States and Republics]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?
Election; every 4 years, beginning in 1990 with the Presidium electing Mikhail Gorbachev as president; every election after that will be direct election by the people.

How is the head of government selected?
Election.

How are members of the cabinet selected?
At the discretion of the President.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?
The Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union's members are elected by the members of the Supreme Soviets of each Republic/Federative Republic, who are elected by the members of the Congress of People's Deputies of (republic name), who are elected directly by the people.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
There are limited restrictions; however, some decisions lie on the President.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
Depending on the legislature, yes.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
89%

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
N/A; first elections are to be held in 1992

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
Yes.

Is voting voluntary?
Yes.

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
Not anymore; however, there is residue.

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
Yes.

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
Yes.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?
Somewhat.

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?
Yes; if a politician is convicted of using voter intimidation then they can be sentenced for up to 5 years in prison.

[Rectification Government]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?
Elections every 4 years for the presidency.

How is the head of government selected?
Elected alongside the president.

How are members of the cabinet selected?
Appointment by the president.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?
Elections every 2 years for congressmen and 6 years for senators.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
All legislation must be approved by the people and the president.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
No. The president can make executive orders, provided they are constitutional, and popular referendum can force legislation to pass the legislative branch all together.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
85% criminals, political prisoners, and recent citizens cannot vote.

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
0%, elections were cancelled due to the civil war.

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
No.
They must be a Christian.
They cannot be a communist or an ethnic nationalist.

Is voting voluntary?
Yes

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
Yes.

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
No. Communist agitation and Holocaust denial are strictly illegal.

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
Yes.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?
No.

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?
Yes.

[Stroulia]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?

• The President is selected by the Prime Minister.

How is the head of government selected?

• They are elected every four years in a general election.

How are members of the cabinet selected?

• The Prime Minister selects their cabinet.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?

• Every four years during the general election.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with a majority vote?

• As the Stroulian government is a parliamentary system, the lower house is generally able to pass legislation without needing the approval of the upper house. However, to pass an amendment to the Constitution does need majority approval from the upper house. The Prime Minister has final veto power on any bill, while the President must sign a piece of legislature and cannot veto.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?

• Yes.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?

• 78%

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for the last election?

• 73%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?

• Anyone who of 18 years of age may run for political office. However, to run for Prime Minister, one must be at least 30 years of age.

Is voting voluntary?

• Yes.

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?

• No, as freedom of the press is protected by the Constitution.

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?

• Yes, as freedom of speech is protected by the Constitution. These exemptions are included.

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?

• Yes, as freedom of protest is also protected by the Constitution.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?

• All government funded media and programming are required to be overseen by an independent committee to determine impartiality and non-bias.

V. Electoral integrity
Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?

• Yes.

[Hystaria]

1. Are all members of the executive branch, or individuals otherwise holding executive authority, elected or appointed by and dependent upon elected officials?: to a point, yes
2. Are all members of all branches of the legislature elected by the citizenry?: no, about 20 percent is not
3. Are term limits in place and enforced on all governmental positions with executive or legislative authority?: aside from the emperor, yes.

4. Does the ability to pass legislature and decide public policy rest solely in the legislature or authorities delegated by and dependent upon the legislature?: yes, unless it breaks our version of the constitution, in which the emperor acts like a president and veto's it
5. Is the legislature and its functionings, that is to propose, debate, pass, repeal, and amend legislation entirely independent of and unrestricted by other institutions?: YES, that is how politics are changed here
6. Is the judiciary and its ability to carry out its duties within accordance to established law independent of and unrestricted by other institutions?: YES

7. What percentage of the eligible population voted in the last general election?: 12, Hystarians are notorious for political apathy
8. Is voting voluntary?: yes
9. Are all citizens eligible to vote also eligible to run for any public office, assuming they are of age, regardless of partisan loyalties or other conditions?: partisan and parties are illegal for any person. But yes
10. Is citizenship granted to all individuals born in the nation’s territory, and means of acquiring citizenship in place for all legal immigrants?: yes!
11. Are all adult citizens eligible to vote regardless of sex, ethnicity, or other conditions?: Well the age is capped at 80

12. Is state media entirely politically impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and or allowing a platform for dissenting or competing opinions when discussing political issues?: well it is run by the state,but acts like an apolitical factbook
13. Does the state censor any media for political reasons?: Only once, against a man that tried to rape the child of emperor and television
14. Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?: Depending on extremity
15. Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive political demonstrations without threat of persecution?: if bothers no one else yes, but obstructive is taking to the point.

16. Are elections fair and regular?: they are irregular to change often and adapt and nothing in the nation is normal

[An Islamic World]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected? The President, who is both the head of state and government, is voted for among the Members of Parliament and then appointed by Parliament.

How is the head of government selected? The head of government is the head of state and the same procedure applies.

How are members of the cabinet selected? They are selected by the President.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected? Citizens choose from pre-approved candidates selected by the Islamic Revolutionary Party, the sole political party in our nation.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote? None

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature? No, the President may also set public policy.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote? 46%, only males may vote.

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election? 99.7%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions? No, only members of the Islamic Revolutionary Party may run for office.

Is voting voluntary? No, voting is mandatory.

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons? Yes.

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime? No.

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution? No.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters? No, the Islamic Broadcasting Company is the official mouthpiece of the state and reflects the state and its views.

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate? No, we have only one party and elections are simply choosing from candidates chosen for you.

[South Yardlin]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?
The next President is chosen by the party and the current President

How is the head of government selected?
See above

How are members of the cabinet selected?
By the President

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?
Chosen by the Party and Presidents

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
None

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
No

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
0%

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
0%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
No

Is voting voluntary?
n/a

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
Oh yeah

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
No

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
No

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?
No

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?
No

[Tirint]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?
The Monarch (ceremonial) is chosen by rites of succession

How is the head of government selected?
The Chancellor is chosen by Parliament

How are members of the cabinet selected?
By Chancellor, confirmed by Parliament

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?
Direct Election

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
None significant

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
Mostly

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
88%

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
74%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
Yes

Is voting voluntary?
Yes

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
No

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
Yes

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
Yes

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?
Yes

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?
Yes

[Aikoland]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected? There is no method for selecting the head of state, our Queen, Queen Aiko, is an immortal computer AI. If something were to happen and the currently running version of her were to somehow end up deleted or corrupted, the one of the thousands of backups of her programming would be activated, thus ensuring that her reign shall never end. (She has no real political power however)

How is the head of government selected? The Prime Minister is the leader of the largest party in Parliament following a General Election. If there is a coalition government (which has always occurred) then they are the leader of the largest party in the coalition. General Elections occur every seven years unless Parliament passes a motion of no-confidence, which has not occurred in our history.

How are members of the cabinet selected? The Prime Minister selects them and they must be approved by Parliament.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected? Elected during elections which occur either every seven years or earlier, if a motion of no confidence passes causing a new election.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote? None, we operate under the principle of parliamentary sovereignty.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature? Yes

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote? 99.7%

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election? 83.2%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions? Yes

Is voting voluntary? Yes

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons? No

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime? Yes

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution? Yes

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters? Yes

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate? Yes

[Sulwaya]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?
The Prime Minister is elected through a direct vote General election every 4 years, or when a vote of no confidence has been called by the population
How is the head of government selected?
The Prime Minister is selected through a direct vote General Election election every 4 years, or when a vote of no confidence has been called by the population
How are members of the cabinet selected?
Prime minister appointment
II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?
Regional elections
What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote? The Articles of Freedom may not be amended which include the freedom to move, vote, to free press, and free speech

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
The legislature passes a law by a two thirds majority, however if the public votes to repeal with a four fifths majority the law may not be passed
III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
100%
What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
81%
Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
Yes
Is voting voluntary?
Yes
IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
No
Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
Yes, except for extreme ideologies and racism
Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters? A balance is kept as a political parties in the legislature find a balance

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate? Elections are fair

[Bzerneleg]

I. The executive branch

How is the head of state selected?
The head of state (President) is selected by instant runoff voting. If any candidate fail to win 50% of the vote, the counters remove whoever came last and look at the ballot papers with that candidate as their favourite. Rather than throwing away these votes, they move each one to the voter’s second favourite candidate. This process repeated until one candidate has half of the votes and becomes the President.

How is the head of government selected?
The head of state is the head of government.

How are members of the cabinet selected?
Members of the Cabinet are appointed by the President and are subjected to Senate confirmation.

II. The legislature

How are members of the legislature selected?
Members of Parliament are elected by the people through first-past-the-post voting.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
The President has the power to veto bills however Parliament can override it with two-thirds vote in both houses. Consitutional amendments require two-thirds vote in both houses and two-thirds of the state legislatures ratifying the amendment.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
The legislature has the power to set policy via making laws, however the President can influence agenda setting due to the powerful position. Agenda setting can be viewed as the process by which the executive branch influences or sets topic for the legislative branch to handle during the year.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
98.6%

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
65%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
Yes.

Is voting voluntary?
Yes.

IV. Dissent

Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
No. The freedom of the press is protected in the Constitution.

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
Yes. Freedom of speech is protected by the Constitution.

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution? Yes. Freedom of association is also protected by the Constitution.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters? Yes.

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate? Yes. However, there are some cases of voter suppression often made by officials who want to ensure members of their own party secure a victory.

[Belantica]

I. The executive branch

How is the head of state selected?
The current reigning monarch chooses the heir to the throne. The current heir is Crown Princess Cindy.

How is the head of government selected?
The Prime Minister is appointed by members of the party that has won the majority in elections. If no party holds a majority, a Prime Minister would be appointed to represent the ruling coalition of parties.

How are members of the cabinet selected?
Members of the cabinet are voted into their respective positions by both houses of Parliament, and approved by Her Majesty

II. The legislature

How are members of the legislature selected?
Elected by district (House of Commons), and elected by state (Senate), state legislatures are similar.
What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
It needs to seek approval from the ruling party (and the PM by default) and Her Majesty.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
Nope. The monarch has the right to adjust policies.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
Roughly 80%

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
62%, Belanticans half the time don't care enough

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
Yes.

Is voting voluntary?
Yes.

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
Not usually, however communist media is often censored, in addition to propaganda made by enemies of the nation.

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
As long as they're not preaching communism, hate speech, or extremist views, then yes.

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
Yes.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?
Well, it tries to be unbiased, but naturally is biased towards the nation in general when reporting on international affairs.

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?
Fair, maybe... There have been many cases of electoral fraud during the Allied States Era (when Belantica was close to the U.S. in terms of government). Now, Her Majesty has made it her mission to cut out corruption from the government, and tackling voter fraud is on that list.

[Asanagi]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?
There is no head of state, rather the nation is headed by the National Meritocratic Council.

How is the head of government selected?
There is no head of government, rather the nation is headed by the National Meritocratic Council.

How are members of the cabinet selected?
They are appointed through peer review, following the national meritocratic system. They do not need to have a background in politics or national policy, but simply need to be considered important for the continued functioning of the country as a whole and an accomplished member of their chosen field of expertise.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?
Appointed through peer review under the meritocratic system based on their individual accomplishments in their chosen field.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?
None.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?
Yes.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?
None.

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?
None. there were no elections

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?
If they are considered accomplished in their fields, then they may be promoted to a position of importance within the government.

Is voting voluntary?
There is no voting.

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?
No. The government backs the free exchange of ideas, and sees them as important for the functioning of a meritocratic system.

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?
Yes.

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?
Yes.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?
Yes.

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?
There are no elections.

[Antolania]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected? The head of state is selected by the party members and members of the military who participate in the Assembly (like a parliament place). A selection takes place every 12 years, with all members of the party or the military (who participate in the assembly) willing to become the General Leader have the right to apply to be voted. People who do not participate politically in the assembly and who are not members of the party or military cannot vote. Voting takes place ONLY in the Assembly building.

How is the head of government selected? The head of state is our Head of Government as well.

How are members of the cabinet selected? No elections, the General Leader can appoint whoever he wants.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected? No elections. The legislature is formed by the members of the Antolanian National Party (the only party allowed) or the military and the members in the legislature are those who participate politically in the assembly.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote? None but the General Leader and important members of the military and the party have the right to place some restrictions even if it was voted by the majority of the members of the military and the party.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature? No

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote? 75%

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election? There are no elections but if one takes place, 100%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions? No. They have to be a member of either the party or the military. Normal citizens cannot run for office.

Is voting voluntary? No

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons? Yes.

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime? No.

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution? No.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters? No.

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate? No.

[Normund]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected?

The leader of the political party with the most seats following an election is elected the President.

How is the head of government selected?

The leader of the political party with the most seats following an election is elected the President.

How are members of the cabinet selected?

Party members from the ruling coalition or party are nominated by the President and approved by the Senate.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected?

Members in the lower house are elected in elections held nationwide every 5 years. Seats are delegated according to internal “mini-elections” out of a pool of 100 candidates. This is oftentimes lengthy and drawn out, but it has made the government more democratic.
Senators are elected into the senate by the senate, lower house and president.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote?

The legislature must have the approval of the President and the ruling parties in a coalition.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature?

Yes. Public policy is mostly delegated to local authorities when it is possible. However, the public may overturn the chosen policy and vote for a different one.

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote?

73% of the population is eligible to register to vote.

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election?

Between 87% and 91% of the eligible population voted. The majority of those who did not vote were unable to due to various factors.

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions?

Only native-born citizens may run for the presidency or become senators. Naturalised and native-born citizens may both run for any other positions.

Is voting voluntary?

Yes. The voluntary vote is enshrined in the constitution.

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons?

The state censors Islamist and pro-terrorist media, including radio stations and foreign news agencies. Those originating from Islamist regimes or monarchies are particularly targeted.

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime?

Yes, this is the case. However, speaking favourably in regards to terrorist, Islamist and dangerous organisations can place someone on a government watchlist. Some have even been prevented from leaving th country for speaking in favour of the aforementioned groups.

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution?

Yes, they are. Citizens have the most freedom in this, as they have the right to vote and other rights. Non-citizen residents and other foreigners may participate in demonstrations and help organise them, so long as they do so lawfully. Terrorist sympathisers, such as Islamists, can and are oftentimes closely monitored by the state. They can also be preemptively arrested and questioned if there is evidence that they’re a threat to the public.

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters?

Yes. As a government-owned entity and state-media, it is considered an inalienable duty to report objectively and truthfully.

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate?

Yes. The current government is trying to strengthen measures to prevent voter intimidation and other threats to electoral integrity.

[Diarcesia]

I. The executive branch
How is the head of state selected? The head of state is the Monarch, the first among equals of the Archonate. The Archonate has three tiers:
1. Monarch
2. Triarchs
3. Heptarchs
4. First to Fourth Nonarchs (Senior Nonarchs)
5. Fifth to Ninth Nonarchs (Junior Nonarchs)

The Tier Five archons are elected every five years until (a) a senior Nonarch exits the position, in the case of the Fifth (or, Sixth, etc..., if the preceding position is vacant) Archon or (b) chosen by a Heptarch as its successor, upon which they serve until death or retirement. Scenario b is repeated between Heptarchs and the First to Fourth Nonarchs, Triarchs and Heptarchs, and Monarch and Triarchs.

How is the head of government selected? The Head of State is the same as the Head of Government

How are members of the cabinet selected? Hired and vetted like how a private company would hire employees.

II. The legislature
How are members of the legislature selected? Diereses (administrative divisions) send their legislative representatives to the Monarchy's legislature. Their method of selection varies, but is usually elective.

What restrictions are placed upon the ability of the legislature to pass, repeal, or amend legislation or the Constitution with majority vote? Amending regular legislation needs a simple majority vote. Constitutional amendments require a super majority to vote in favor.

Does the ability to set public policy rest solely within the legislature and departments dependent upon the legislature? Yes

III. Participation
What percent of the population above the age of majority is eligible to register to vote? 100% of Diarcesian citizens

What was the voter turnout among the eligible population for last election? 69.58%

Are all eligible citizens of age allowed to run for office regardless of their partisan loyalties or other conditions? Depends on the diereses. The Fifth to Ninth nonarchs, on the other hand, are nominated.

Is voting voluntary? Yes

IV. Dissent
Does the state censor any media for political reasons? No

Are residents allowed to express any speech free from censorship or persecution from state institutions, exempting fraud, libel, and incitement to violent crime? Yes

Are residents allowed to form non-violent and non-obstructive demonstrations against the government without fear of persecution? Yes

Is state-owned or publicly funded media impartial and non-partisan, reporting objectively and allowing a platform for popular dissenting positions when discussing political matters? Yes

V. Electoral integrity

Are elections fair, with results reported objectively and without the use of voter intimidation or other means of preventing eligible citizens from voting for their preferred candidate? Yes