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[Southland]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Most Serene Republic of Southland
Short name of nation: Southland
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 1.23 billion
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? MT for the most part. We have sentient A.I.'s that existed as early as the late 1910s-early 1920s after being discovered in a mysterious structure by sailors, with "native" sentient robots being created in the late 1950s. Some weaponry, fuel, and public transport are also more advanced due to this.

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[ ] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[X ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: Candidates that previously were convicted of hate crimes or racial/homophobic/transphobic/speciesist incitement, or where members of hate or extremist groups, are banned from running for political office at any level. Dual citizens are also given a blanket ban from running for political office at the national and provincial level, but can run for any office at the municipal level as long as the population is below 6 million. Refugees are exempt from this ban.]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X ] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X ] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X ] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X ] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ ] Yes
[X ] There are some restrictions: With the exception of parties from the Gran Tuvalmu Archipelago and the Ürümmu Autonomous Region, parties can't be organized on religious, ethnic, and speciesist line. Registered members of banned political parties/organizations, or of hate/extremist organizations, are forbidden from establishing a political party.
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X ] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[X] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[X] Consistently above 70%
[X] Between 50-70% :It's between 60%-75%, which is why both of these are checked off.
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist: There have been some complaints from minority groups that the ban on parties based on ethnic, religious, and speciesist lines dilutes their voices and is hypocritically enforced, given that parties from the previously listed autonomous regions are not subjected to this law. The government tries to remedy this by requiring that all parties aiming for national and provincial representation need to have at least 5% of members come from officially-recognized minority groups.
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[X] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[X ] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[X] Over 60%
[ ] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[X] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X ] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[X] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers: Southlander newspaper since the 1980s have been consolidated into the hands of eight companies, but this consolidation has luckily not penetrated the digital space yet.
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[X] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[X] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 60% human. Otherwise TBD
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? English and French are the official languages, with Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, Elvish, Orcish, and Hundian given minority protection status
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Centre to Right-wing.
What type of Government does your country have? Unicameral proportional parliamentary system.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 801
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? It's a combination of the U.S, Canada, South Africa, and the E.U.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Full Democracy


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[X] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[X] Why would you even say that?

[South Africa3]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): South African Republic
Short name of nation: South Africa
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 60.5 million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[X] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[X] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[X] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[X] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[ ] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[X] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[X] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[X] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[ ] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[X] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[ ] Over 50%
[X] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[X] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[X] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[X] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 80.5% Black African (divided among a variety of ethnic and/or linguistic groups), 8.8% Coloured, 7.9% White (mainly Afrikaans and English speakers, with small numbers of Portuguese, Germans, and Irish), 2.8% Asian (mainly Indian South Africans and Cape Muslims, with small Chinese, Pakistani, and West Asian populations)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? South Africa has 11 official languages. These are isiZulu, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, English, Sepedi, Setswana, Sesotho, Xitsonga, siSwati, Tshivenda, and isiNdebele.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Broadly centre-left, though the ruling ANC is somewhat of a catch-all party whose factions range from centre-left to centre-right.
What type of Government does your country have? A unitary presidential republic
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 650
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? There are a few actually. I'd say that the biggest influences, aside from the obvious South Africa, are the United States and France, and modern Uruguay.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Full democracy


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[ ] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[X] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[ ] Why would you even say that?

[Coconut Palm Island]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Kingdom of Coconut Palm Island
Short name of nation: Coconut Palm Island
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population Approximately 12,900,000
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[ ] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ X ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: The Senate is directly elected; there are no restrictions on that. The Senate then has the power to appoint a Monarch (King or Queen), and to recall the Monarch and appoint a new one by 3/4 majority at any time.]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[ X ] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X ] Yes, they are free and fair [Note: As a fairly small Island, the national government makes most important decision, municipal governments have very limited power.]
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X ] Yes [Any citizen may vote, as may any non-citizen with refugee status or who has been in the nation for the majority of the year for the last two consecutive years. No restrictions exist for people convicted of crime-- people can vote even while incarcerated.]
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X ] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ X] Yes [Note: Yes. But strict campaign finance restrictions exist. Any party which has either (1) 2.5% of voters voting on their ballot in the primary, OR (2) any party receiving 2% of the vote in the previous annual election or 5% in an election within the last 3 years, is eligible to use public resources (e.g., TV and radio time) to campaign. All parties are provided with equal TV and radio time, as well as equal representation in all debates.]
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[ X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[ X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X ] Yes [Note: The Liberal Democrats have maintained power, sometimes forming coalitions with other parties, since the nation's founding; however, this is due to popular approval, not any corruption or manipulation. Another party could realistically win, especially through coalition building; they have come close on occasion.]
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X ] Yes [Note: The Monarch is appointed by directly elected representatives]
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X ] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[ X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[ X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X ] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X ] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[ X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[ X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[ X] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[ X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X ] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[X ] Consistently above 70% [Note: Voter turnout is higher, as our nation allows citizens to vote digitally via a secure system that requires a scan of their national ID.]
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[ X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[ X] More than 20% [Note: It's currently 56%]
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[ X] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ X] Over 60%
[ ] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[X ] Less than 30% [Note: Demonstrations are rare in our nation; they are legal and protected, but have played a small role in our nation's history]
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[ X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X ] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[ ] Less than 30%
[X ] 30 - 50% [Note: More conservative politicians favor more power for the Monarch (even though the current Monarch is a liberal, he is broadly popular across the political spectrum). But centrists and liberals favor the current balance of power, where the Monarch is powerful, but accountable to the Senate.]
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[ ] Less than 10%
[ X] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X ] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X ] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X ] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[ X] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[ X] There is some residual influence on the state [Note: Our nation has a national religion, Christianity. The Lutheran Church of Coconut Palm Island is funded by taxes, but citizens who reject or suspend their Church membership (about 55% do) have a slight reduction in taxes for the money that would have gone to the national Church. The Church is associated with the Government as a matter of tradition, but less than half of citizens identify with the national Church, and don't face any penalties for doing so.]
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[ ] Yes
[ X] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators. [Note: There is state-controlled and private media. State-controlled media has more guidelines to ensure fairness (e.g., must give each qualified political party an equal say). Private media doesn't have these restrictions. Citizens favor state-controlled media because it is more balanced, but private media is also very popular.]
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[ ] Yes
[X ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers [Note: See above]
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[ X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X ] No [Note: No political restrictions exist, but the government blocks any content featuring exploitation of children, abuse of animals, promoting serious violence, or containing non-consensual sexual images.]
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X ] Yes [Note: Each month, citizens submit online petitions to the Monarch. The top ones-- usually five to eight-- are addressed by the Monarch and sometimes the Senate, unless they are obviously jokes.]
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[X ] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X ] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[ X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[ X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[ X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[X ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[ X] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) Approximately 45% white, 35% Latino/a/x, 10% Asian, 5% Black, 5% Middle Eastern-- no native/indigenous groups exist, because our Island was completely uninhabited before our people discovered it and settled here.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 1 primary, 2 other-- The "National Language" is English. The "Secondary National Language" is Spanish. The "Tertiary National Language" is Portuguese. This is mostly symbolic-- all official business is conducted in English, and most government forms come in English and Spanish, with Portuguese sometimes available, depending on region.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Fiscal and social liberalism with heavy emphasis on individual civil rights.
What type of Government does your country have? Constitutional Monarchy-- the Senate is directly elected, and appoints (and can recall) the Monarch. The Supreme Court is elected via ranked choice ballot, where each Senator has one vote (x 30 Senators), and the Monarch gets six votes.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 30 Senators
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? The Netherlands
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?Full Democracy


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[ ] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[X ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[ ] Why would you even say that?

[Democratic Martian States]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Union of Democratic Martian States
Short name of nation: Mars
Your nation's current year Martian Year 42; 2093 A.D.
Your nation's IC population 530'235'600
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Close enough; officially Near-Future Tech

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[ ] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[X] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: Independent candidates are allowed to run and many have succeeded. However, Workers' Party candidates hold a significant advantage due to the dominant-party system. The margin of advantage grows going up from local to national elections.]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ ] Yes
[X] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[X] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[ ] Yes
[X] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[X] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[X] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[ ] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[X] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[X] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[X] Over 60%
[ ] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[X] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[ ] Less than 30%
[X] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[ ] Less than 50%
[X] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[X] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[ ] Yes
[X] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: There is one national-level union per industry, each approved by the Supreme People's Assembly. There is no duplication of similar unions on the national level, and most national-level unions are associated with the Workers' Party. However, day-to-day operations are self-governed and citizens may freely form subdivisions within the union.)
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[X] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[X] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[ ] Yes
[X] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[ ] More than 70%
[X] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[X] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) Official statistics do not exist for this category yet.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Five: English (lingua franca), Chinese, German, Korean, Russian
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Nominally left-wing. In practice big-tent with economic socialism and center-right social policy.
What type of Government does your country have? Unitary one-party socialist republic under customary law.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 2380
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? North Korea, but in its ideal form with an American accent. Or in other words, far less authoritarian, corrupt, and poor.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Flawed Democracy. It is admittedly a one-party state but the citizens genuinely enjoy it and the dominant party is host to a diverse variety of factions. Everyone is welcome, except for neoliberal capitalists.


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[X] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[ ] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[X] No
[ ] Why would you even say that?

[Strasserism]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): People's Republic of Strasserism
Short name of nation: Strasserism
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 13 million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[ ] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[X] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[ ] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[X] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[ ] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[X] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[ ] Yes
[X] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[ ] Yes
[X] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[X] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[X] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[ ] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[X] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[X] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[X] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[ ] Yes
[X] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[X] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[X] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[X] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[ ] Yes
[X] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[ ] Corruption is not a major problem
[X] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[ ] Over 70%
[X] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[X] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[ ] More than 20%
[X] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[ ] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[X] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[X] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[X] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[ ] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[X] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[ ] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[X] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[X] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[X] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[ ] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[X] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[ ] Less than 10%
[X] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[ ] Less than 50%
[X] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[ ] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[X] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[ ] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[X] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[X] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[X] No
Is there a free print media?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[X] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[X] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[X] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[X] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[X] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[X] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[ ] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[X] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[ ] Yes
[X] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[X] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[X] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[ ] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[X] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[ ] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[X] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
What type of Government does your country have?
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[X] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[X] Why would you even say that?

[Anatoliyanskiy]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Federal Republic of Anatoliyanskiy
Short name of nation: Anatoliyanskiy
Your nation's current year: 2023
Your nation's IC population: 65,000,000
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[X] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[X] Yes, political parties have a maximum of 30,000 Kharnks that they can spend on an electoral campaign
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[ ] Yes
[X] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference: Civic organizations that have been identified as hate groups are surveyed by the government.
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[ ] Over 70%
[X] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[X] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[X] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[X] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[X] Over 60%
[ ] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[X] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[X] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws: Hate speech is a punishable crime, as in supporting committing crimes or taking away the rights of individuals
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[X] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[X] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[X] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) White European (Including Russians): 75%; Surdanan: 8%; Chinese: 5%; Japanese: 5%; Other: 7%
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? English, Russian and Surdanan
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Social Democracy
What type of Government does your country have? Parliamentary Liberal Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 300
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Canada and Australia
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? High


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[X] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[ ] Why would you even say that?

[Dracunia]

General Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Dracunian Realm. Short name of nation: Dracunia. Your nation's current year: 2023 CE. Your nation's IC population: 101,435,067 (2022 census). Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Dracunia is a Modern Tech nation at this time of posting this response. Section I. Electoral Process and Pluralism Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information. Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free? [ ] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates. [ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand] [X] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system (Commentary: Political parties are not applicable on absolute monarchies.) Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair? [ ] Yes, there are no irregularities. [ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome. [X] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all. Are municipal elections both free and fair? [ ] Yes, they are free and fair. [ ] They are free but not fair. [X] They are neither free nor fair. Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)? [ ] Yes [X] No Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies? [ ] Yes [X] No Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates [X] No Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted? [ ] Yes [ ] Not fully transparent [X] No Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted? [ ] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted) [ ] Yes to two of the three [X] Yes to one or none of the three Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government? [ ] Yes [ ] There are some restrictions [X] No Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government? [ ] Yes [X] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government [ ] No Is potential access to public office open to all citizens? [ ] Yes [ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country [X] No Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance? [ ] Yes [ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference [X ] No Section II. Functioning of Government Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information. Do freely elected representatives determine government policy? [ ] Yes [ ] Exercise some meaningful influence [X] No Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government? [ ] Yes [X] No Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws [X] No Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services? [ ] Yes [ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups [X] No Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power? [ ] No [X]: There are some features of a protectorate (Commentary: The Dracunian Realm is a sattelite state of Angvar.) [ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate) Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic institutions? [ ] No [ ] They have some influence [X] Yes Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist [X] No Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country? [X] Yes [ ] No Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist [X] No How pervasive is corruption? [ ] Corruption is not a major problem [ ] Corruption is a significant issue [X] Pervasive corruption exists Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist [X] No How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices? [ ] Over 70% [ ] 50 - 70% [X] Less than 50% How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions? [X] More than 40% [ ] 25 - 40% [ ] Below 25% How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties? [ ] More than 40% [ ] 25-40% [X] Below 25% Section III. Political Participation Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information. What is the average voter turn out in a national election? [ ] Consistently above 70% [ ] Between 50-70% [ ] Below 50% [ ] Voting is compulsory (Commentary: No voting.) Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist [X] No What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women? [X] More than 20% [ ] 10-20% [ ] Less than 10% What percentage of your population are members of a political party? [ ] Over 7% [ ] 4% to 7% [ ] Under 4%. (Commentary: No government official is a member of any and all political parties, as all political parties are not only systematically proscribed but permanently banned under an absolute monarchy.) [ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics? [ ] Over 60% [X] 40% to 60% [ ] Less than 40% How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully? [ ] Over 40% [ ] 30% to 40% [X] Less than 30% What is the literacy rate in your nation? [X] Over 90% [ ] 70% to 90% [ ] Less than 70% How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news? [ ] Over 50% [X] 30% to 50% [ ] Less than 30% Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process? [ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [X] No [ ] Participation is mandatory or forced Section IV. Democratic Political Culture Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information. Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks [X] No What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections? [ ] Less than 30% [ ] 30 - 50% [X] More than 50% What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military? [ ] Less than 10% [ ] 10 - 30% [X] More than 30% What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government? [ ] Less than 50% [ ] 50% to 70% [X] More than 70% What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"? [ ] Less than 30% [ ] 30 - 50% [X] More than 50% What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy? [ ] Less than 20% [ ] 20 - 60% [X] More than 60% What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy? [ ] More than 90% [ ] 75% to 90% [X] Less than 75% Is there a separation between church and state? [ ] Yes [ ] There is some residual influence on the state [X] No (Commentary: Keanuism is the Dracunian Realm's established religion, but a multiconfessional state is guaranteed due to the climate of religious diversity in Dracunia by the late 1800s.) Section V. Civil Liberties Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information. Is there a free electronic media? [ ] Yes [ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators. [X] No Is there a free print media? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers [X] No Is there freedom of expression in your nation? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws [X] No Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions? [ ] Yes [ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views [X] No Are there political restrictions on access to the internet? [ ] No [ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand.) [X] Yes Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions? [ ] Yes [ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand.) [X] No Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances? [ ] Yes [ ] Some opportunities [X] No What is the legal status of torture in your nation? [ ] Torture is not used [X] Torture is used Is the judiciary free from government influence? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity [X] No What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation? [X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country [ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections [ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions Are all citizens equal before the law in your country? [x] Yes [ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement [ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government? [ ] Yes [ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem [X] No Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected? [ ] Yes [ ] Somewhat [X] No How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study? [ ] High levels of personal freedom [ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom [X] Low or no levels of personal freedom What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country? [ ] More than 70% [ ] 50% to 70% [X] Less than 50% Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed? [X] No [ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________) [ ] Yes How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties? [ ] Rarely or never [ ] Sometimes [X] Frequently Optional: More Information We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way. What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Nemedian (German), Angvarian (Orcish), East Dalradian (North Germanic), Curvanian (West Slavic), Percunian (Baltic), Rendusian (East Slavic) What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Politically autocratic, socio-culturally retro-'progressive', economically far-left. What type of Government does your country have? Unitary absolute monarchy. How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? (OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? (OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Optional: More Information (OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz: [ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life [X] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine [ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive. Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function? [ ] No [X] Why would you even say that?

[Settentrionalia]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The United States of Settentrionalia
Short name of nation: Settentrionalia
Your nation's current year 2016
Your nation's IC population 37 million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? our technological progress is the one of the very early 2000s

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[x] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[x] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[x] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[x] Yes (criminals have also the right to vote)
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[x] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[x] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[x] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ ] Yes
[x] There are some restrictions (fascist, n@zi, and radical communist parties are banned)
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[x] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[x] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[ ] Yes
[x] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[ ] Yes
[x] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[ ] Yes
[x] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[ ] Yes
[x] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[ ] Yes
[x] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[ ] No
[x]: There are some features of a protectorate (The United Federation is able to station troops and weapons to Settentrionalia but has no power over government’s decisions)
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[x] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[ ] Yes
[x] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[x] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[x] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[x] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[x] More than 40% (last census saw a 52% approval for ten current president)
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[x] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[x] Voting is compulsory (voting is compulsory until the nation is able to get the votes of atleast 90% of the population
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[x] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[ ] Over 7%
[x] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[x] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[x] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[x] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[x] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[x] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[x] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[x] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[x] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[x] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[x] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[x] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[x] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[x] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[x] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[x] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[x] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[ ] Yes
[x] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: the government checks every year the organization’s doings)
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[x] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[x] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[x] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[x] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[x] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[x] High levels of personal freedom (as long as they travel to an I.S.T. nation)
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[x] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[x] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[ ] Rarely or never
[x] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
The nation’s main ethnical groups are the tribals (49%), and the colonists from the United federation (43%), while the remaining 8% comes from other ethical groups such as the Donkan one
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
There is English that was used by the colonists, and Seetrent which is a mix of all tribal languages in one
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
The current government is social democratic & progressive-conservative
What type of Government does your country have?
Settentrionalia is a presidential democracy, The Settentrionalian government is made of a congress for the rappresentation of the 5 main political parties, an house of rappresentatives with moderate influence, and a Supreme Court
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?
There are 265 members of the house of rappresentatives, 13 members of the Supreme Court, and 345 members of congress
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?
Well…. I don’t really know
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?
Something around 80-90 points

END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[x] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[ ] Why would you even say that?
[x] I know where you live

[Skelleftella]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): United Northern Kingdom of Skelleftella
Short name of nation: Skelleftella
Your nation's current year: 2023 (Outside of my region RP year)
Your nation's IC population: 5,621,210
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes, my nation is MT.

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[X] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[X] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[X] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[X] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[ ] Over 7%
[X] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[X] Over 60%
[ ] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[X] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[X] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is some residual influence on the state (State church funded by state to some extent but almost no influence practically exists)
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[X] Some opportunities (by convention, most / 80 - 90% of all petitions are approved into the country's legislature)
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[X] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[X] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
81.1% Skelleftellan, 2.2% Inuit, 1.1 Other Nordic, 14.5% Others
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
Skelleftellan and inuit
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
Centre to centre left social liberalism, social democracy, liberalism, liberal democracy, and civil libertarian.
What type of Government does your country have? A unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy (de jure)
Monarchial republic (de facto)
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 173
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Iceland
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Full democracy


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[X] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[ ] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[X] Why would you even say that?

[Serlanda]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Kingdom of Serland
Short name of nation: Serlanda
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 204 016 064 (2019)
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[X] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates - (The head of government is elected by the new voted legislature)
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[X] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[X] Consistently above 70% - (The average is 70-75%)
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[X] More than 20% - I counted it and it is 50.46%, almost perfect representation (Yes, I invented the 650 names, I was bored in 2019)
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[ ] Over 7%
[X] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[X] Over 60%
[ ] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[X] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90% - (Over 99%)
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[X] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[X] Torture is not used - Absolutely illegal
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[X] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
Aproximately 29% Italian, 27% French, 25% Spanish, 5% Portuguese and the rest is divided between major populations of Germans, Austrians, Swisses, Slovenians, Slovaks and Croatians.

How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
The only national language is Sergintul, a language based mainly in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese (original regions of the country), but every Great Region, Region and Municipality can have their own languages.

What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
It is center-right, but this year new elections will be held and there are high chances of turning left.

What type of Government does your country have?
Parliamentary Monarchy, like Spain or Sweden.

How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?
650 deputies in the Congress of Rome.

(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?
It is more similar to the real countries that are in its territory, but mostly to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France or Spain. Outside of it, it is becoming similar to Netherlands and the Nordics, but we are only on the way.

(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?
I guess Full Democracy.

END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[X] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[X] Why would you even say that?

[Faro and The Algarve]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Confederacy of Faro and The Algarve
Short name of nation: Faro and The Algarve
Your nation's current year: 2023 AD
Your nation's IC population: Whatever the NS stat is.
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes.

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[X] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[ ] Yes
[X] Not fully transparent (Except for Liga Ambiental de Faro, they do not get financed)
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?

(Has not been tested, incumbent won the first election)

[ ] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?

(The senate and assembly is currently being made, has not been tested, so currently no, but soon a yes)

[ ] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?

(Senate and Assembly have not been made yet)

[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[ ] Yes
[X] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups

(We literally just had a civil war last year)

[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[ ] No
[X]: There are some features of a protectorate (they are being taken away)
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes (The monarchs of the old nations before unification will soon come back as representatives)
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[ ] Corruption is not a major problem

(We’re in between these)

[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[X] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?

(Unknown)

[ ] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?

(Nobody cares, except the rich)

[ ] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[X] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?

(Only one election has come)

[ ] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[X] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?

(Currently being established)

[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?

(Senate and Assembly have not been made yet)

[ ] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?

(Like I said, only the rich care)

[ ] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[X] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[ ] 40% to 60%
[X] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?

(Many people participated in the civil war)

[X] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[ ] Over 50%
[X] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[X] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[X] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?

(Nobody cares in the nation)

[ ] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?

(Military dictatorship before the civil war, so, nobody likes it)

[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[X] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[ ] No
[X] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: inappropriate websites (as in, the hub) are illegal)
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[X] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used

(Being phased out)

[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[X] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[X] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: In rare cases, outside of Estoi, a muslim hot spot, muslims are assaulted)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[X] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 97.6% Faran-Algarvan, 2.1% Paradis, 0.2% Ryu, 0.1% Other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 1. Portuguese, as the majority language
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Democratic Socialists
What type of Government does your country have? Federation
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? Hasn’t been established
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? USA
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Moderate-Low Democracy


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[ ] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[X] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[X] Why would you even say that?

[Larefo]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): People's Republic Of Larefo
Short name of nation: Larefo
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 53.456.700 Million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[X] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ ] Yes
[X] There are some restrictions, the restrictions being that no Fascist parties are allowed to form
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[X] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[X] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[X] More than 20% (42%)
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[X] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[X] Over 60% (71%)
[ ] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[X] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10% (around 0.002%)
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20% (around 1.3%)
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[X] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[X] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70% (greater than 99%)
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[X] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
61.5% GrecoItalians
15,7% Arabs
8,3% Spaniards
2.2% Jews
2.1% Celts
1.1% English
1% West Africans
0.7% Turkish
0.5% French
6.9% other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Official: Latin, Greek, Italian. However in people's homes they may speak whatever language, most popular are Arabic and Spanish
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? 3 Party coalition, 2 of them are Centre-Left (Social Liberalism and Democratic Socialism) and 1 Party Left-Wing (Syndicalism)
What type of Government does your country have? Federal Parliamentary Republic
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 858
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? IDK
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Full Democracy (above 90)


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[X] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[X] Why would you even say that?

[Zarnicovia nova]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle):
Short name of nation: Zarnicovia Nova
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 101 Million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[ ] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[X] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: Presidential and House of Faith Candidates must be of an Abrahamic Faith, and all candidates must be with a registered, recognized and established political party, f]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[ ] Yes
[ ] No
[x] Different Houses of Congress have different suffrage rules. All citizens can vote in presidential elections and Senate elections, Anyone with a job can vote in the People's Council(Those who volunteered in the military and served for 2 years and/or served in a war or the widows of fallen soldiers vote's count twice), and only someone who practices a Abrahamic Faith can vote in the House of Faith.
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[ ] Yes
[X] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[ ] Yes
[X] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[ ] No
[ ] They have some influence
[X] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[ ] Corruption is not a major problem
[X] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[ ] Over 70%
[X] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[ ] More than 40%
[X] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[X] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist (Severe restrictions on LGBTQ, Pacifist and non-Abrahamic advocacy exist)
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[ ] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[X] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[X] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[X] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[X] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[ ] Over 50%
[X] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[X] Somewhat (Programs encourages political engagement in schools and public places exist however they are incredibly under funded, disliked and/or ineffective.
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[ ] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[X] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[ ] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[X] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[ ] Less than 50%
[X] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[ ] Less than 30%
[X] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[X] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[X] No(however it's between Muslim, Christian, and Jewish churches that make up roughly 98% of the population including sects of those religions with checks and balances between all 3 churches that make sure no one church may overpower another or suppress another)

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[ ] Yes
[X] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: They must cooperate with a Abrahamic religious authority to be recognized which is often used by companies to suppress and ignore trade unions to varying success )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[ ] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[X] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections (the small Non-Abrahamic faiths are allowed to practice their faith however their is little to no protections and they often face discrimination.
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[ ] Yes
[X] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[ ] Rarely or never
[X] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
What type of Government does your country have?
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[ ] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[ ] Why would you even say that?

[Merulla]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Great Kingdom of Merulla
Short name of nation: Merulla
Your nation's current year: 2023
Your nation's IC population: 217.713.175 (2022 estimate)
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? I think so. My nation tracks the real time, according to the real life goes on.

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[X] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: __]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[X] No (There is no public funding of parties or candidates, all financial support provided is from private sources and, therefore, transparency is optional.)
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ ] Yes
[X] There are some restrictions (There is a need to prove that your party is different from existing ones, and a petition with at least 5,000 signatures needs to be filled out, showing popular support.
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes (Although two parties dominate the national elections for Prime Minister, other positions such as Governors, Senators or Mayors are not under this same system and often other parties dominate their respective elections in certain states and municipalities.)
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes (As an example, a city once elected, as a form of protest, a homeless person as a city councilor. With that he managed to change his life and delved into politics being a senator today.)
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes (Representatives and Senators are elected for exactly that, no?)
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[ ] Yes
[X] No (The Legislation is supreme and must be obeyed by all, but the Legislative power is not superior to the other three powers; Executive, Judiciary and Moderating)
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes (The four powers, or branches, check and limit each other in a certain way. The Executive branch (Prime Minister) can veto laws from the Legislative branch and can appoint judges to the Judiciary branch. The Legislative branch (Congress) can override Executive branch vetoes with two-thirds of the votes and has the power to impeach it, in addition to approving or refusing federal judges, affecting the Judiciary branch. The Judiciary (Courts) can declare laws, approved by the Legislature, as unconstitutional, as well as they can declare unconstitutional acts of the Prime Minister. The Moderator branch (King), on the other hand, supervises, advises and stimulates the work of the Executive power, can dissolve the Legislative power and call new direct and popular elections, in case of crisis and call referendums and plebiscites and, finally, sanction laws and grant national pardons if it judges that the Judiciary branch has failed in its job. The Moderator branch is limited by the Constitution and by the Merullean people themselves.)
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes (Totally free. As much as the Minister of Defense is culturally a high-ranking officer of the military -almost always from the Navy- there has never been direct or indirect threats of coup d'état. At most, at some specific points in Merullean History there were signs of discontent, but the King always knew how to dissuade and de-escalate the situation.)
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X] No (Some politicians defending certain groups are elected, of course, but that's nothing outside the democratic rule of law.)
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes (As much as power is largely devolved to states and municipalities, the Federal Government still has full authority across the entire nation.)
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[ ] Yes (Here I'm going to assume you're referring to British civil servants, as in the American context your question doesn't make much sense. So I'm going to assume that you're referring to ministers and the Prime Minister's cabinet in general. So yes, they work day and night to implement new national policies, but they still need the Prime Minister's endorsement.)
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[X] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[ ] More than 40%
[X] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[X] Voting is compulsory (It's not like anyone gets arrested for it, but failing to vote will get you a laughably small fine, which turns out to be only symbolic.)
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[X] Yes (As long as candidates from these minorities are elected, they will have full representation.)
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[ ] More than 20%
[X] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[X] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[X] Over 60%
[ ] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[X] Over 40% (Public demonstrations and protests are considered part of Merullean political culture, almost like a "national must do".)
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[X] Somewhat (Participation in the political process is something so natural/cultural for Merulla that there is rarely a need for the Government to make any incentive programs, but sometimes it is possible to see such programs.)
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50% (Something around 25%)
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[X] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[X] Torture is not used (Legally speaking it is completely prohibited, however, often such practice is employed behind the scenes to achieve a "greater good", as in cases of terrorist threats.)
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[X] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (Since 2001, Muslims have been viewed with suspicion and for several years they have been banned from practicing their faith. Although today there is no longer any public policy or legal prerogative against Muslims, all practitioners of the Islamic faith are viewed with suspicion by other Merulleans.)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[X] Rarely or never (It's rare, but it happens. Always with the argument of terrorism, however, it is really rare. The last time was the prohibition on Islam, in September 2001 that lasted until 2015, or officially until 2020.)
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 68% White, 12% Black, 10% Other/Multiracial, 7% Asian and 3% Native Merullean (These natives are, in fact, a small group of people who refused to mix with the Europeans and with the Merulleans who decided to open themselves to the foreign culture that came later and managed to preserve their ethnicity and culture until the present times.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? The official language in Merulla is English, however, other minor languages are recognized at state and municipal levels on a case-by-case basis. It is worth mentioning that the Greek, Portuguese, Hebrew and Ancient Merullean languages are also recognized at the federal level as they are recognized by several states. (There is also Merullean sign language.)
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? The main opposition party to the federal government is the Merullean Social Democratic Party, a center-left to left-wing party. (I have an official factbook about Merulla's political parties and their political positions, feel free to check it out!)
What type of Government does your country have? Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? The Royal Congress of the Great Kingdom of Merulla has 345 voting members: 45 senators and 300 representatives.
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? United States of America.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Either "Full Democracies (80 - 100)" or "Flawed Democracies (60 - 79)".


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[X] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[ ] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[X] Why would you even say that?

[Arivala]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Kingdom of Arivala
Short name of nation: Arivala
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 7 million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Early MT (1700s to 1800s technology) with some elements of FanT.

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free? Not applicable (absolute monarchy, no legislature).
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair? -
Are municipal elections both free and fair? -
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)? -
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies? -
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities? -
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted? -
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted? -
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[x] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government? -
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[x] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[x] No

Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[x] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government? -
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[x] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[x] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[x] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[x] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections? -
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[x] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[x] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[x] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[x] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[x] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties? -

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election? -
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process? -
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women? -
What percentage of your population are members of a political party? -
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[ ] 40% to 60%
[x] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[x] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[ ] Over 90%
[x] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[x] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[x] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy? -
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections? -
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[x] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government? -
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"? -
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy? -
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[x] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[x] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media? Not applicable (no computers or Internet).
Is there a free print media?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[ ] Yes
[x] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet? -
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[x] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[x] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[x] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[x] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[x] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[x] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[x] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[x] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[x] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[x] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[x] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) Not applicable, as Arivala is set in a fantasy world.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Arivalan
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Not applicable (no political parties).
What type of Government does your country have? absolute monarchy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 0
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Authoritarian or Hybrid.

[Australian Communist Party Republic]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Australian Communist Party Republic
Short name of nation: Australia
Your nation's current year 1994, but with 2000s technology.
Your nation's IC population as of the 1991 index, the population was 15 million people with 5 million in the military, and another 5 in the reserve/militia
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[ ] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[X] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[ ] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[X] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[ ] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[X] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[ ] Yes
[X] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[ ] Yes
[X] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[X] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[ ] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[X] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ ] Yes
[X] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[X] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[ ] Yes
[X] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[ ] Yes
[X] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[ ] Yes
[X] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[ ] Yes
[X] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups, this was the 90s Civil War, which began with a failed military coup.
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[ ] No
[X] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[ ] Corruption is not a major problem
[X] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[ ] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[X] Less than 50%, around only 24% of citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[ ] More than 40%
[X] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[X] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[ ] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[X] Less than 10%, around only 1% of the legislature is comprised of women
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[ ] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[X] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[X] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[X] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[X] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[X] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[ ] Less than 30%
[X] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[ ] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[X] More than 30%, mainly because the military promised in the 90s civil war to be more free, this, was most likely a lie, and they were most likely planning a military junta.
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[ ] Less than 30%
[X] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[ ] Less than 20%
[X] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[X] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[X] No
Is there a free print media?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[ ] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[X] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[ ] Yes
[X] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: trade unions are outlawed, but due to the 1994 Janurary Elections professional organisations are now somewhat allowed )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[X] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[X] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[ ] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[X] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[ ] Yes
[X] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[ ] Yes
[X] Somewhat, this is only recent, and there are many, many restrictions.
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[X] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[ ] More than 70%
[X] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[X] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[ ] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[X] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) Mainly anglo, but there is australian aboriginals, Maori also form a part of the non-anglo ethnicities, and there are papua new guinea natives, but they make up only 2 percent of all people
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? English, and only English
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? the Australian Communist Party has almost 99.999% of all government members
What type of Government does your country have? Formally a 2 party government, but the Australian Communist Party has been the ruling party since 1913, so effectively a 1 party state
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 500.
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Soviet Union and Yugoslavia.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?


END
(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[X] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[X] Why would you even say that?

[Chemgota]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Republic of Chemgota
Short name of nation: Chemgota
Your nation's current year 2257
Your nation's IC population 500 million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Depending on the timeline, but yes it has

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[ ] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[X] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. If so please expand: Communism and Fascism is prohibited constitutionally in Chemgota. Asides from that there is no restrictions.
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[X] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[X] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[ ] More than 40%
[X] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[X] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[X] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[X] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[X] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[X] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[ ] Less than 30%
[X] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[X] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[X] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[X] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[X] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 40% Slavic, 30% Native, 20% Mixed, 10% Immigrants
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Russian, many other indigenous Siberian languages
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Centre
What type of Government does your country have? Chemgota is a Federal Semi-Presidential Tripartite Libertarian Republic with a Constitutional Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? Come on man, really?
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Honestly don't know, probably Australia mixed with the Scandinavian nations and aspects from the US and the UK, but of course with Russian/Slavic culture being the main part.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Top category.


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(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz: Happy
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[ ] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[X] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[X] Why would you even say that?

[The Heradorian Commonwealth]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Kingdom of the Heradorian Commonwealth
Short name of nation: The Heradorian Commonwealth
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 12,879,798
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[X] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[ ] Yes
[X] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[ ] Yes
[X] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[ ] No
[X] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[X] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[ ] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[X] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[ ] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[X] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[X] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[X] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[X] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[X] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[ ] Over 50%
[X] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[X] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[X] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[ ] No
[X] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used (Though it's use is against foreign nationals and kept from public view)
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[X] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: People from outside the Home Island sometimes find it more difficult to find work.)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[ ] Rarely or never
[X] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) White 81%, 11% African (Of various descents), 6% Jamaican, 2% Marshallese
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? English, Gaelic, Portuguese, Spanish, Forro, Angolar, Principense, Marshallese, Comorian, and Soqoṭri. English is the de facto language and is taught in schools alongside local languages.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Center Left.
What type of Government does your country have? Constitutional Monarchy similar to Great Britain.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?


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(OOC) Which best describes your feelings toward this quiz:
[ ] I will never feel pleasure again knowing that this quiz is over, because it was the absolute apogee of my life
[X] I don't actually have feelings because you're alone in a simulation and I'm just an NPC created by the machine
[ ] All encompassing agape love accompanied by an inexplicable craving for a chocolate digestive.
Do you think I'm abusing the multiple choice function?
[ ] No
[ ] Why would you even say that?