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[European Federation Reunified]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Presidential Republic of European Federation Reunified
Short name of nation: European Federation Reunified
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 446.800.000
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
[ ] 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 (far-left, far-right and separatist parties are generally not banned, but kept under surveillance)
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes (however, it must be specified that the federal presidency is a technical government. The head of government is appointed only by the European Parliament.)
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] Yes
[X] 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%
[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
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] Yes
[X] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: Due to the growth of international terrorism and political and economic tensions with other world superpowers, some companies are unlikely to be able to trade or open businesses abroad)
[ ] 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
[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?
[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? English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Greek, Hungarian.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? The government has a centrist or, at best, centre-right view.
What type of Government does your country have? Presidential, federal.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 705
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? A mix between the United States of America (for the federal government) and the European Union (for the institutions).
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Flawed Democracies
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out. I'm on your head.


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Any suggestions or comments on how to improve?
If you had the opportunity to travel back in time, would you use it to warn yourself not to do this quiz or do something more interesting instead like meet a dinosaur? Nah, it's okay.

[Bigpipstan]

Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?

Why is this included? Aren't private busineses inherently against economic democracy?

[Tangatarehua]

Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?

Why is this included? Aren't private busineses inherently against economic democracy?

You'd have to take that up with the Economist Intelligence Unit, whose questions and methodology I have shamelessly copied and pasted.

However I would wager it's because a market economy is a much more democratic economic system than a centrally planned one.

[CONGOlese republic]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Kingdom of Congo
Short name of nation: Congo
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 91 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?
[X] Yes (Nazi Parties are disallowed) If that counts for restriction, please check that.
[ ] 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?
[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?
[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?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but small 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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

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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?
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out.


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[Golyna]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Commonwealth of Golyna
Short name of nation: Golyna
Your nation's current year 2238(around 2023 using the Gregorian calendar)
Your nation's IC population 250 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?
[ X ] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[ X ] Yes(but only via a coalition with a larger party)
[ ] 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
[X ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[ ] 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(via political parties)
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[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)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Two, English and Golynan
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Center-right
What type of Government does your country have? Parliamentary Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 775
(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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[Dayganistan]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Republic of Dayganistan
Short name of nation: Dayganistan
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 107,631,260
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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] Yes
[x ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ 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
[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?
[ ] Yes
[x ] 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%
[ ] 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
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] Yes
[x ] 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?
[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"?
[ ] 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%
[ 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
[x ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: Access to extremist content which advocates political violence is punishable by law. )
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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? 1 (Persian)
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Center-left
What type of Government does your country have? Presidential 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? Afghanistan (from 1974 to 1978), Turkey, Pakistan, Azerbaijan
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Hybrid Regime
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out. No


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[Vioxa]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle):
Short name of nation:Vioxa
Your nation's current year2023
Your nation's IC population196.4 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
[X ] 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
[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
[X ] 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?
[ ] 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
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
[ 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%
[ ] 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%
[ 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
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?
[ 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%
[ ] 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%
[ X] 30% to 40%
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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%
[X ] 30 - 50%
[ ] 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

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
[ 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
[ ] 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
[ 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
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ X] 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?
[ ] More than 70%
[ X] 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: _usually non-natives to the island are discriminated way more _)
[ ] 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)82% Vioxan ,3% Piora ,12% Fika, 3%Other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?3 Vioxan, Juango and Fichoa
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? It feels closest To Rwanda although not perfectly
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?Authoritarian
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[The Military State of the Galapagos]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle):
Short name of nation: The Galapagos
Your nation's current year 2029
Your nation's IC population 476.58 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?
[ ] Yes, there are no irregularities
[X] 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?
[ ] 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
[ ] 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?
[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 “Lizardmen” or people who are the nationality of nations who had occupied us are extremely discriminated against] 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?
[ ] 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
[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?
[ ] Yes
[X] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] Yes
[X] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X for foreign enemies] 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?
[ ] 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: Marjarhapians are often discriminated against and on some occasions lynched for what they did to us)
[ ] 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

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What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 88% Galapagosian, 12% other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? English, Spanish
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? American Republicanism with some more libertarian aspects
What type of Government does your country have? Liberal Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 340
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? America most likely
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Flawed Democracy
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[Independent Republic of Boldonia]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle):
Short name of nation: The Independent Republic of Boldonia
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 8.09 Million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes, although multiversal access is canon it does not effect the technology or ideology of Boldonia.

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: _Revolutionary parties are outlawed___]
[ ] 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
[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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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: _Non-Human multiversal tourists are notoriously not granted any protections at all and can not legally immigrate_______)
[ ] 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

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What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
71% Caucasian (White American/European)
13% African
6% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
3% Asian
2% Hispanic
5% Other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 1 Official (English)
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Left-Center
What type of Government does your country have? Federal Presidential Constitutional Republic
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 27 Senate, 135 House of Representatives
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? United States
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? 75-85
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[Alinghi Federal-Democratic Republic]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Federal-Democratic Republic of Alinghi
Short name of nation: Alinghi
Your nation's current year 2124
Your nation's IC population 119 137 224
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes, in Alinghi we use MT tech, and the events are traslated in the new timeline

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 - the elections on municipal bodies are set by cantonal legislation that in any case must meet the democratic standards by the confederal constitution, the Cantonal and COnfederal Constitutional Supreme Court have the role that the cantonal and confederal law will not violate the elections' democratic principles
[ ] 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 - the constitution will forbid any type of Disfranchisement, in the correctional facilities are organized the polls where the inmate can vote at elections. In some cantons the law permits to non-citizens who meet a certain criteria to vote in colonial (municipal) election (the official name of a municipality is colony, or lander in german-speaking cantons).
[ ] 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 - The state TV the Alingan Confederal Media Agency is managed by a consumer union (so the government or parliament not have any control to the Confederal TV Company) and make that all candidates have an equal campaing space. Plus the private TVs organize programs that all candidate can spread their electoral programs
[ ] 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 - is required by confederal and cantonals law.
[ ] 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 - every citizen can form a cantonal parry, the confederal party is a confederation of cantonal parties what run at confederal level as united party, to run at confederal elections for the House of Peoples (lower chamber of the Confederal Diet) the confederal party must be composed by at least 15 cantonal parties represented in the cantonal parliament from 15 different cantons , this is an defacto Electoral threshold. When a confederal parlty reach these requirements he can partecipate at confederal elections and where are no electoral thresolds.
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes - also if the Progressive Joint List is a near quasi-dominant party, because in the last 50 years it was ever in a government coalition as majoritan member or minoritan member of the coalition. The right-wing party Union of Free People never succeed to join the governmet due the results, or when obtained a good result the chancellorship goes to a non pro-right chancellor. But at cantonal level the UFP cantonal parties are in the cantonal governments.
[ ] 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 - the Confederal Governor (HoG) appointed by Chancellor (HoS) must have in any case the House of Peoples legitmancy vote, and the HoP can do a vote of no-confidence at the incumbent Confederal Governor (but must give a their candidate with Constructive vote of no confidence method). The Chancellor can be impeached by a vote of 2/3 of both houses, the House of People impeach the chancellor, the Council of Cantons judge the Chancellor (so it's in front to the Upper House that who accuses will show all evidences of misconduct of the Chancellor) and make effective or dismiss the impeachment.
[ ] 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
[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
Explaination: the Confederal Ministry of Defence is usually a military, Alinghi had a coup of State in 1st may2004, after a situation of a near civil war caused by the king that tried to accentrate all the power in his hands and became an autocratic king. The military that was ordered by the king to retire in a position to fight an eventual civil war, decided to take an action, and forced with the coup on 1st May 2004 the king to give them power, to organize before one year a new election and a institutional referendum between monarchy and republic and abolish all the liberticide law, 25th may the justa gives the power a civilan government and in 25th May 2005 ther was a referendum and constituent assembly election. The republican choice won. This coup was one of the few coups that ends with an overthrow of an authoritarian regime and an establishment of a democratic regime. From that moment the military is considered one of instituions that defends the democratic system of the confederation
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% - more in cantonal government, but in both levels are above 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% - there are a assumption for who want a "strong leadership" is a weak person who wants what another person teel to them how to do things and how to think
[ ] 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 - the confederal pursue an Hostile Separation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Separation_of_church_and_state#Friendly_and_hostile_separation)
[ ] 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 and anticonstitutional, who torture in punished and all confession and info obtained by torture are void and invalid
[ ] 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. *Where are restrictions on who can the spiritual leader, for example al priests, imams, rabbi etc must be trained in Alinghi, and no financiaments on religious instituion must be made by non-alingan subjects.
[ ] 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

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What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) >90% mixed
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? German, Italian, French, Alingo-Slavic, English, Spanish, Zakar, Esperanto. The constitution states that the offical language of canton is also the official language of the Confederation
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Centre (Progressive Joint List - Center-Left; Liberal Allianc - Center-Right)
What type of Government does your country have? Semi-Presidential Federal Republic
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 500 member for the VolksHouse, 88 members of Council of Cantons (2 for every canton independently by population)
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Elements of Canada, France, USA, Switzerland, Scandinavia
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?
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[Isla de Flores]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The People’s Socialist Republic of Isla de Flores
Short name of nation: Isla de Flores
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 500,546
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
[ X ] 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?
[ ] Yes, they are free and fair
[ X ] 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?
[ ] 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)
[ X ] 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
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ X ] No, The People’s Socialist Party is the sole legal party
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
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
[ 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?
[ 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%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ X ] 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?
[ ] 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
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?
[ ] 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%
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ X ] 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?
[ X ] Yes, State Atheism is enforced
[ ] 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?
[ C ] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] 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, all citizens who are workers (ie not military, security services, or party leadership etc) are required to be a member of the State Workers Union
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
[ 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
[ ] 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?
[ 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?
[ ] 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?
[ 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

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What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
72% Spanish
24% Indigenous
2% Thermodolian
1% Japanese
1% Russian
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? One, Spanish
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Marxist-Leninist
What type of Government does your country have? Unitary Single Party Marxist-Leninist State
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 100
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Cuba
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? something in the 20s
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[East Plate]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Crown Colony of East Plate (de facto) / The Dominion of East Plate (de jure)
Your nation's current year: 1876
Your nation's IC population: 640.000 (estimated 1875)
Confirmation - Is your nation MT?: As far as I am aware, the 1870s do not exactly qualify as MT. I know this is designed for MT nations, but just wanted to fill it in anyways... Rank it however you please, or ignore it completely, whatever makes your life easier. (I like rambling a lot... so get ready for some walls of text if you decide not to ignore this haha)

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: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system

Explanation: In order to be a candidate to become part of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of East Plate (lower house), a person must be part of the electoral franchise of East Plate (that is, being able to vote). Other conditions also apply, such as being mentally capable and not serving a criminal sentence for treason, a felony, or another serious offence. You can't be elected to the Legislative Council of the Parliament of East Plate (upper house). If you want to be a Legislative Councillor, you will have to be directly appointed by the Governor of East Plate on the advice of the Colonial Secretary (the Eastplatine equivalent to the Prime Minister). In addition to being part of the franchise, a person hoping to be part of the Legislative Council also has to own property worth at least £1,000 (approx 185.000 USD from 2023), have a university degree of any kind expedited by any university within East Plate, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, or any of Her Majesty's domains, and reside on the province which the person will be representing once appointed to the Legislative Council. There are only 20 Legislative Councillors, and all are appointed for life-long terms, so being appointed to the Legislative Council is basically impossible unless you are already a political figure of importance within East Plate.

The Colonial Secretary (East Plate's head of government) is elected by the members of the House of Representatives, and therefore, the people have no direct say on the matter, although they do indirectly elect him by electing the composition of the House.

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

Explanation: Eastplatine elections are considered to be fair. East Plate uses the secret ballot to ensure that everyone who is allowed to vote can do so safely and free from political pressure. Each voter marks their choice on a printed ballot in a "secret room" to enable the voter to write on the ballot paper without others being able to see what is being written, and then places the ballot in a sealed box. Once inside the sealed box, there is no way to identify who placed the ballot inside it. Electorates (geographical divisions, each represented by one MP) all have relatively the same number of franchised people living in them (which also equates to a similar population). Furthermore, vote counting is always done publicly at the voting locations, with each vote being read aloud and shown to the public which attended to see the counting, always supervised by at least a member of the Armed Constabulary (East Plate's colonial armed forces) to maintain order and ensure that no destruction of valid ballots or other forms of manipulation occurs.

Results from each electorate can be contested by the candidates if they feel the count was unfair or done wrongly, with a re-count being performed. If after a recount, a candidate still feels that irregularities were done during the election, there are mechanisms in place to perform independent investigations to determine the validity or not of the election. The Eastplatine Electoral system's biggest "flaw" is that it allows for some people to actually cast two votes. The House of Representatives has five spots reserved for "University Electorates" that represent the members of one or more universities rather than residents of a geographical area. This means that university graduates can cast a vote in their geographical electorate, as well as in their respective university electorate, giving educated people a slight advantage when it comes to the importance of their vote. However, University Electorates are also known to have some rather vague wording, which means that some women have actually managed to cast votes through them despite not being franchised.

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

Explanation: Provincial elections follow the same patterns as described in the above questions.

Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[ ] Yes
[X] No

Explanation: In order to be able to vote, one must be a "subject of the Queen" (that is interpreted by the Eastplatine government as being born in any part of the British Empire, or have taken an oath or affirmation of allegiance to the Queen), a male, at least 21 years of age, be able to prove residency in East Plate, and own land worth at least £50 (approx. 10.000 USD from 2023) or being a payer of at least £5 (approx 1.000 USD from 2023) in yearly rental. This means that all women and lower-class men (most of which are part of the Hispanic population of East Plate) are not allowed to vote.

Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No

Explanation: General elections are supervised by the Armed Constabulary to ensure that no violence or threats happen during the elections. The Armed Constabulary is not allowed to intervene unless the situation in a voting place is getting out of hand, and may do so only to restore order. Any attempt by any member of the Armed Constabulary to influence the outcome of the elections by using the powers entrusted to them will result in a dishonourable discharge.

Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes in theory, but in practice, opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No

Explanation: In theory, any man fulfilling the requirements to be a candidate for a position in the House of Representatives has equal campaign opportunities. Nonetheless, East Plate does not provide financial support of any kind for campaigning, which, basically means that only wealthy men can have an effective political campaign, as it requires large amounts of money which the candidate will have to secure by himself.

Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[-] Yes
[-] Not fully transparent
[-] No

Not applicable. East Plate has no political parties, and therefore the colony does not finance them.

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

Explanation: East Plate has inherited a very rich number of parliamentary traditions from the United Kingdom, and therefore, power exchange is carefully planned and subject to immense protocol. Any attempt at retaining power will result in a large number of protocol activities being broken, which would immediately rise suspicions and cause concern all across the political structure of East Plate, making such attempts almost impossible to be successful as they are bound to be detected very early on. If somehow the breach of protocol did not prompt the Eastplatines to put a stop to any attempt at retaining power, the Crown, even if it is not supposed to act without the consent of the Eastplatine Government, may use its powers to prevent the democratic system from falling, and considering East Plate is a colony, if the Crown intervenes, the Imperial Government in London also will.

Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No

Explanation: There are no laws preventing them from starting a political party, mostly because the concept of political parties is foreign to the Eastplatine political system as it is right now.

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
[-] No

Explanation: Not applicable. There are no political parties in East Plate. As the members of the House of Representatives of the Parliament of East Plate (from whose members the Cabinet is formed) are all independent and just aligned together in largely unofficial factions that group like-minded individuals together, parliamentarians from either faction can get elected into the government. Even if someone identifies as a member of one faction or another, each MP is entitled to have their own opinions and vote accordingly to them, and therefore, each MP can easily vote against something that his alleged faction typically favours, and that includes voting for a Colonial Secretary from an opposing faction, or even be part of the Cabinet of a Colonial Secretary from an opposing political faction if, somehow, he gained the confidence of the Secretary to hold such a position.

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

Explanation: Access to public office is restricted to men, and, even when it is not a formal requirement, English-speaking men. Some Hispanic men hold public offices, but it is rather rare.

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

Explanation: As long as the political or civic organisation is not using violence, participating in criminal activities or advocating for things such as the violent overthrowing of the democratic values of the colony, its government, the Parliament or the Crown, they are completely legal and allowed to operate free from interference from the colonial government.

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

Explanation: Most of the government policy is decided by the House of Representatives, the Cabinet and the Colonial Secretary, which are all directly or indirectly elected by the people. However, unelected figures such as the Governor and the Legislative Councillors do have a certain influence over the policies of the colony.

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?
[ ] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[X] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)

Explanation: East Plate is a self-governing colony within the British Empire. The colony has its own constitution and has been granted a responsible government by London, meaning that day-to-day governance is done by the Eastplatines themselves. However, the Parliament of East Plate is subordinated to the British Parliament, meaning that all Eastplatine laws are valid only if they are not in contradiction with any act of the British Parliament containing provisions especially detailing that said act is to be totally or partially enforced in East Plate. This also means that the British Parliament can pass (or abrogate) legislation on East Plate's behalf, without needing the consent of the colonial government. Furthermore, all Eastplatine laws need to receive Royal Assent from the British monarch (represented by the Governor), although this is mostly ceremonial.

As a colony, Eastplatine foreign affairs are directed from London, with East Plate itself being limited to execute whatever it is that London considers more appropriate for the colony respecting foreign affairs. British permanent military presence in East Plate formally ended in 1868, when Britain withdrew its forces from the colony and East Plate assumed its own defence with the creation of the Armed Constabulary, although Britain still sends garrisons and equipment to the colony on a regular basis. Finally, East Plate has its own colonial navy with various ships being owned directly by the colonial government, although they are mostly staffed by members of the Royal Navy, and direct command of all Eastplatine ships (including commercial vessels) can be assumed by the Royal Navy in times of war if needed.

Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[ ] No
[X] They have some influence
[ ] Yes

Explanation: Religious churches have a certain degree of influence over the policies taken by the Eastplatine government, although their ability to influence the government is limited due to how diverse religion is in East Plate. Due to its past as a Spanish colony, a large number of people living in East Plate are Catholics, while Anglicans, Presbyterians, Methodists and followers of other protestant churches have made East Plate their home once it became a British colony, meaning that there is not a majority religious group in the colony, forcing them to cooperate if they want to force the government to do something on their behalf.

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

Explanations: The government is accountable to the electorate during elections. Elections are the moment when the electorate rewards each MP (by electing them again) or punishes them (by not electing them). In between elections, there is not much an Eastplatine can do, as there are no mechanisms to recall Members of Parliament, unless they are found guilty of some serious offence which would automatically expel the MP from Parliament. If they are involved in scandals, they may be charged with a minor crime, and forced to resign by their fellow MPs, but there is no legal background to it. If a vacancy happens in the Parliament, for any reason, in between elections, a by-election may be called by the Governor, but it is his decision to do so or not.

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

Explanation: The public is typically allowed to enter the Chamber of the House of Representatives to see debates if they want to do it (although the House can vote to make its sessions temporarily private when delicate things are discussed), and once a bill gets assented by the governor, it must be published and printed at the latest edition of the Government Gazette of East Plate for general information. The act of publishing the bill in the Gazette is considered to be its promulgation, and all bills must be promulgated in order to enter into force.

How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists

Explanation: The most common form of corruption in East Plate is the appointment of aristocrats, their relatives, or a political ally to an official position with a high income attached. If any of these posts actually requires work to fulfil their duties (as many are purely ceremonial), this is done by clerks who are paid a tiny fraction of what the aristocrat makes. The House of Representatives took notice of this fairly quickly, and created the position of Auditor-General, which is mostly independent from the government and tasked with auditing how the government uses its money, being able to make binding decisions to restrict spending that is deemed unnecessary. Other forms of corruption, such as bribery, are not very common, as in order to hold a public office of importance, one must already be wealthy. The risks of being discovered accepting an (in comparison to their wealth) small bribe are considerably higher than the advantage the bribe could give them, as that could mean losing their office and create a scandal... and scandals are not something you desire in an overly moralistic Victorian society.

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%

Explanation: East Plate is surrounded by young South American republics that spent most of their time involved in civil wars and internal conflicts. East Plate, on the other hand, is very stable thanks to the British Empire making sure nothing gets too out of hand politically. As result, the average Eastplatine sees the Colonial Government, the Imperial Government and the Crown as guarantors of East Plate's success and stability.

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%
[-] Below 25%

Not applicable as there are not 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 turnout in a national election?
[X] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory

Explanation: While voting is voluntary, as the electoral franchise of East Plate is limited, it is seen as dishonourable to not vote if one has the right to do so.

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

Explanation: The laws regulating the electoral franchise are purposely designed to deprive certain minorities of the vote (like Hispanics).

What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[ ] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[X] Less than 10%

Explanation: Women are not allowed in the political sphere of East Plate. The number is 0%.

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

Explanation: There are no political parties in East Plate. The number is 0%.

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%
[X] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%

Explanation: At least 72% of the Eastplatine population is able to read and write (although not necessarily with proper grammar, and the meaning of very complex sentences and words can be lost to many) This is extremely high for a South American nation in the 19th century, and also high by European standards, mostly because the Eastplatines have a fairly progressive approach to education if compared to other nations of the time period. Eastplatines consider that education is a right of every British subject, including women, mostly because the colony has no gold or many other exploitable natural resources other than fertile land and a very high number of cows. Therefore, Eastplatines tend to see education as a way to be able to do more with less, and achieve success despite not being resource-rich. Furthermore, the colony is fairly good at attracting literate migrants from Europe due to its relatively progressive policies.

How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%

Explanation: Reading is one of East Plate's main entertainment sources, and that includes reading the newspaper, as they not only contain news, but literature, illustrations and a wide range of articles about various topics. Newspapers are cheap, widespread and form part of the daily routine of most Eastplatines. Big city dailies (like the Montevideo Times or the Southern Star Illustrated News) are massive manufacturing enterprises with enormous printing plants and circulations in the thousands, while even the smallest of towns usually has at least a weekly, with hand-operated presses, two or three employees, and circulations in the hundreds. Furthermore, new technologies like the steam-driven printing press, the railway and the telegraph have allowed news to spread at an unprecedented pace, creating a true communications revolution in East Plate. Basically, reading the news is not just a way to get informed, but a form of entertainment in itself, and also very fashionable, so no one wants to be left out.

Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[X] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Explanation: While the Colonial Government is not really interested in expanding the electoral franchise at the moment (most bills proposing to expand it get defeated at the more conservative Legislative Council), it is generally interested in keeping the population informed. One of its main tools to do it are the newspapers, which not only allow people far from Montevideo to know what the Parliament is doing, but also promote debate. The government does not tax newspapers or advertising (as many governments of Europe do), and in fact, subsidize newspapers by giving them preferential postage rates in the mail, while letting newspapers owner exchange their printings with other publishers without any postage at all (the re-printing of stories from other newspapers is not only legal, but a widespread practise).

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

Explanation: As explained in another question, the people see East Plate's stability as a result of its democratic values and its relationship with the Imperial Government and the Crown, meaning that they have no desire to change it, as they fear ending up like other South American nations.

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%

Explanation: Same as above.

What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%

Explanation: Same as above. Many of the civil wars and dictatorships in South America are backed by the military, so, naturally, the Eastplatines do not want the military running the colony, even when they consider the military is a very respected and honourable institution.

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%

Explanation: Same as the above questions. Eastplatines view meritocracy as an important and valuable thing, so they do support participation from professionals when making decisions, provided they were elected for it. Generally, if an expert runs against a non-professional for any government office, the Eastplatines will choose the expert.

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

Explanation: There has never been an official faith in East Plate, mainly because of how many religious denominations coexist together, however, religion does have some influence over the colony. References to "God" are all widespread around Eastplatine legislation and parliamentary customs (for example, the Oath of allegiance to the sovereign ends with "SO HELP ME GOD!" and is done while holding a bible). All Eastplatine legislation is also written on the assumption that East Plate is a Christian state with a responsibility to preserve this religion and no other, and as such, its laws follow conventional Christian ideas and morals. The colony used to provide some degree of financial support to the Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian and Methodist churches (on that order of relevance), but support was progressively withdrawn in the 1860s.

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

Explanation: Well... I think you know why there is no free electronic media.

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

Explanation: Eastplatine law allows everyone to say or write anything they may like unless the law intervened to prohibit publication. The most common restrictions are related to the publishing of material with a seditious intention, defined as an intent to bring the Crown, government, Parliament or the administration of justice into hatred or contempt, or to incite disaffection against these authorities. Defamatory publications or public discussion is also considered illegal.

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
[-] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[-] Yes

Explanation: Unless East Plate's ignorance of the technology needed to have internet is a political restriction, this does not apply to the colony.

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

Explanation: Eastplatine law has abolished the use of torture. However, whipping is still used as a form of punishment for some offences.

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
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions

Explanation: Technically, you can profess any religion you like, however, as I said before, Eastplatine law is based on Christian values, so with the exception of Jews, who are more or less tolerated, people from other religions will see some of their religious freedoms ignored. Culture also plays a heavy role in this. People who are open about having a different religion other than being Christian, will face some difficulties finding jobs, housing, etc, mostly because people will segregate them. Jews do not suffer from this, but are seen with suspicion by many, especially because some of them tend to be disproportionately powerful or wealthy considering their small number in the colony.

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 regard to travel, work or study?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[X] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom

Explanation: There are some limitations related to the strict gender roles enforced by Eastplatine culture. As stated above, the political sphere is legally reserved for men only. While there is no law preventing women from working, only a handful of jobs are culturally considered suitable for a lady. Some examples of what ladies are allowed to be: cooks (not chefs), laundresses, bath-house operators, governesses, school teachers (only in big cities, which are more "progressive"), seamstresses, stenographers in offices, musicians, artists, authors (not as popular as men), and journalists (also not as popular as men) and nurses (not doctors). Something similar happens on the field of education. While school is open to both men and women, only wealthy or upper-middle-class men are expected to attend university. Women can attend universities if they have the money to do so, but fields such as medicine and law can be quite challenging and discriminatory towards them, while science does not really take them seriously. Regarding travel, once again there are differences between men and women, although they are, once again, all cultural and not enforced by law. Men are allowed to travel freely, while unmarried women are always expected to travel accompanied and married women are expected to travel with their husbands.

What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%

Explanation: Not many people feel oppressed (keep in mind that, for example, most limitations that I said in the previous question are culturally enforced, so they see them as "normal" things). Most people having some kind of complaint are Hispanics, some "radical" women, and some men that support the struggles of the other groups, or suffer from other forms of discrimination (for example: homosexuals).

Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[X] Yes

Explanation: Racism against black people is prevalent, and most white Eastplatines will not want to mingle too much with a black person, or give them any complex or important job. Hispanics are also not seen with very good eyes by the English-speaking Eastplatines, but their situation is not as bad as the black population, with the colony growing progressively more and more tolerant towards them, mainly because the Hispanic and English cultures are undergoing an extensive mixture. Even when it is not as bad as in Europe, there is also class discrimination. Creed discrimination exists, but is not as important, as the very diverse religious situation of the colony has forced the Eastplatines to cooperate with each other, regardless of their religion (as long as it is a Christian denomination).

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

Explanation: These events are purely related to pandemics. Terrorism is not really a thing yet, and war is not that common either (we are in the middle of the Pax Britannica). The Colonial Government has a Health Safety Committee to try to control pandemics (which are very common, especially yellow fever pandemics) which basically has free reign over ill people to try to limit the expansion of the pandemics. It is not uncommon for the Committee to order force admissions to "hospitals" (more like prison-like institutions for ill people) to prevent them from spreading the disease, while it was very common to also order the burning of their houses and belongings back when the miasma theory was the widely accepted theory regarding the spreading of disease. As scientific knowledge advances and medicine starts to understand more about pandemics, those practices are starting to be abandoned and substituted for more efficient and humane measures, and nowadays, they are rare, but can still happen in smaller villages where government officials are less "enlightened"

(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) 87,7% White, 7,6% Black, 2,4% Indigenous, 2,1% Others
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? There are no official languages in East Plate (but English and Spanish are the two most common, with the government using English for its day-to-day functions)
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Centre-Right
What type of Government does your country have? Self-Governing Colony under a Parliamentary Monarchy.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 55 for the House of Representatives, 20 for the Legislative Council.
(OOC) Which real-life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?: East Plate is based on the British colonies of Canada, New Zealand, New South Wales and Great Britain itself (in that order, and of course, their versions from 1850 to 1900 approx.)
(OOC) What result do you think you are most likely to get?: Honestly, I am expecting you to not rank this entry hehe. But if you do, I do not expect to get much higher than "Hybrid Regime."
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out.: Sadly not. I think it is time you accept the fact that you'll have to buy a new pair of glasses.


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Are you satisfied with this index? Well... I filled it out, so I guess I am.
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve?: I would add some short definitions to make some things clearer. For example, what is a "fair" election and what is a "free" election?
If you had the opportunity to travel back in time, would you use it to warn yourself not to do this quiz or do something more interesting instead like meet a dinosaur?: I think that by the theme of my nation, you can already guess what would I do with a time machine...

[Juansonia]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle):(the) Armed Republic of Juansonia
Short name of nation:Juansonia
Your nation's current year2023
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: age, natural-born citizenship, some criminal record restrictions]
[ ] 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
[X] 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 (disenfranchisement of criminals is only used as punsihment for treason, election fraud, and similar crimes. Prisoners have a right to vote while serving their sentence.)
[ ] 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, and inter-party coalitions matter in legislative politics.
[ ] 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
[ ]subject to restrictions above, otherwise yes.
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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
[X] Yes, with exceptions(embassies)
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] Less than 20%
[X] 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, and/but with US standards on libel/slander laws
[ ] 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?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[X] Property rights are respected, but private industry is subject to strict regulations
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, usually in the form of curfews or mandatory evacuations. almost never otherwise.
[ ] Frequently

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How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?English, Spanish, Esperanto
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? pro-liberty, defensively militarist
What type of Government does your country have? Constitutional republic, unicameral legislature
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out. If you can't find them, you can't see them, so the glasses are clear, and are working as intended.

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Are you satisfied with this index?Yes
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve?First question of section one assumes elections are a thing.
If you had the opportunity to travel back in time, would you use it to warn yourself not to do this quiz or do something more interesting instead like meet a dinosaur?I would probably not use it to warn myself about this index/quiz

[Sagrea]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): National State of Sagrea
Short name of nation: Sagrea
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population Around 1.4 billion
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 (to add, the any elections are only for top positions, and not done by the general populace, but rather the National Convocation (legislative power), which is also heavily dominated by the National Sagrean Party (ruling and only party))
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities (again, please keep in mind that very few elections occur, but they are all standard within Sagrean law, with nothing out of that ordinary)
[ ] 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?
[ ] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[X] They are neither free nor fair (N/A, no municipal elections, these are appointed positions)
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?
[X] Yes (to those that do vote)
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[X] No (N/A, no campaigning since there is no need to win public vote. All convincing is done via debate and discussion within election season)
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes (the only funding they get is from taxes, since they are built into the government and the only party. Very open and to the point)
[ ] 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) (very much so. power is transferred when needed and there is yet to be an issue with this. to try and resist this is treason.)
[ ] 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
[ ] There are some restrictions
[X] No (any other political party is forbidden to exist)
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 (there is no opposition)
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes (but this is done via appointment, so you don't run for the position, the government has to decide you qualify and then appoint you. But this is open to all citizens)
[ ] 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 (no private organization is allowed)


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 (there aren't any elected representatives for the most part, most are appointed positions. But these people do influence the government)
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes (sort of. it is written in the constitution as the highest political organ, but since the National Sagrean Party (OSF) is in control of every branch, they really are just tools for the party, rather than their own powers.)
[ ] 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 (again, the OSF being in control of everything kind of negates this. the balances are only in place to limit the branches from getting powerful enough to subvert each other in a way that would interrupt the party's cohesion with government structures.)
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes (both are important and powerful, but ultimately still subservient tools of the OSF. They have no control, and are only given importance because the government has decided they are important.)
[ ] 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 (it's not parallel to democracy if there is no democracy lol)
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[X] Yes (Sagrea is authoritarian, but despises corruption. Anyone undermining authority, no matter who they are, can be easily removed should the OSF decide they are a hinderance. Even the Supreme Leader can be ousted if he begins to slack, though it would be him forced to step down rather than violent removal.)
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes (you can practically smell the authoritarianism if you're within a mile from the border)
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist (The government is very open and transparent about not being a democracy and how things actually run, with many government proceedings filmed and broadcasted. However, there is significant restriction on information deemed "anti-government", and all information that is accessible is regulated and provided by the government, so outside media is only allowed after heavy precaution and censorship.)
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[X] Corruption is not a major problem (I have mentioned this before, but Sagreans hate corruption because it undermines the government and its authority. It is seen as extremely selfish, and from a state doctrine standpoint, corrupt people are considered traitors to society.)
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[X] Yes (significant resources are allocated to ensuring functions are completed in the most optimal fashion. It is also a point of pride to serve the country in any way you can.)
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[X] Over 70% (Yay propaganda! This life is all Sagreans know, so the little control they have is over their personal life. As far as they're concerned, everyone just has to do their part (their job), and then everyone can enjoy themselves after work. That to them is freedom, and only possible through the current system they have)
[ ] 50 - 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[X] More than 40% (Have I mentioned I love propaganda? Sagrea actually is doing quite well for itself, so any propaganda people hear about how great Sagrea is gets reinforced by what they see in their day to day life. Everyone has a job and a place to live, everyone can eat every day, and everyone can enjoy themselves after work. What's not to like? If the government has been able to do this for everyone, why would they want change? It also helps that they get fed dogma from birth.)
[ ] 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% (of course only the OSF, since it's the only one. The OSF has complete control. Other parties would only be needed if people had other ideas on how to run the country. Why would anyone want that when they're happy with how things are?)
[ ] 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 (of course this only applies to the legislative power, which only elects a few positions)
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 (I won't lie, those who refuse to assimilate in Sagrea will face hell. You cannot function if you cannot conform here, point blank. There isn't ethnic discrimination, but you must adopt Sagrean culture and accept Sagrean way of life or you will find living here much too rigid. Also, religion is banned, so those people will not get any government help with that. The only exception so far is Yueqiu, since Sagrea began a collaborationist government with them to help rebuild their nation after revolution. Even then, Yueqiuan government is trying to be like Sagrea.)
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[X] More than 20% (about 39% is women. Why would we lock out half of our possible intellectual pool? That is extremely inefficient.)
[ ] 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 (it's both, in case you were wondering)
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[ ] 40% to 60%
[X] Less than 40% (most people do not work in the political field because it isn't what they are best at. They know not to concern themselves with something that they are not a part of, and are more than willing to leave it to those best for the position, since that produces a better outcome for everyone. How many times have we seen people that want to be in politics, but are incompetent? Avoid that. Do what you are best at to best serve the state.)
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[X] Over 40% (it is an honor to serve the state in any capacity. Showing your support is one of the best things you can do for the country)
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90% (schooling is mandatory and very well funded. We need people as capable as possible to contribute to the country)
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50% (You should always try to stay informed about government policies and events. Anything broadcasted by the government is meant to be heard by the citizens of Sagrea, so it's important to make sure you don't miss out on something.)
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[X] No (the only thing that could apply is jobs. if you are appointed for a government position, you can't really get out of it unless it is decided that you really suck at your job. However, pretty much anyone who is appointed for such positions has likely been studying and preparing for a job such as this anyway. Anyone not working in that field is expected to leave the work to those qualified.)
[ ] 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 (Sagreans actively do not want democracy. They believe their current system that they have worked hard to build is the best system, and they are willing to defend it at all costs. This is the system the revived their country and brought back its sovereignty. This is the system that restored the greatness of Sagrea and saved Sagrean culture. This is the system Sagrean ancestors fought and died for, and many more served. They absolutely refuse to try anything new, for fear of losing everything.)
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% (The executive power has the ability to do this, but never does unless there is an emergency since cohesion between branches makes this power unnecessary.
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10% (The military is to be a tool of the government, not the government itself. It has no mind for governance or civil policy, nor does it need to, since that is not its purpose. The military is praised, respected, and greatly supported by the government, but it is never to be the government.)
[ ] 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%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[X] More than 70% (this is sort of the system we have now, with the idea that those who do jobs must be those best fit to do them. Someone who has farmed all their life will have great knowledge of farming processes, but know nothing of politics. You do what you are best at because it is what is best for everyone, so in that sense those who rule should be those best qualified to do so.)
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% (I already mentioned the Sagrean distain for democracy. They believe that giving opposing agendas power in the same system will only incentivize them to inhibit the others rather than make changes, effectively making a defunct government.)
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[ ] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[X] More than 60% (Democracy is not cohesive and only allows the government to stagnate itself, so it cannot act when needed (according to Sagreans), so this obviously would apply to economy as well)
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[X] Less than 75% (blah blah blah, Sagreans hate democracy, blah blah blah, they cling to their system because they are scared of losing everything again, blah blah blah)
Is there a separation between church and state?
[X] Yes (separation to the point of extermination. Religion is illegal, and everyone is expected to adhere to the state doctrine.)
[ ] 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 (It's state media or nothin', baby! private business, organization and ownership is banned in Sagrea)
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 (state or nothing)
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 (Harsh anti-government statements, especially ones about wanting to remove the government, will result in prison time or worse. No protests are allowed, anything the government refuses to make or import is likely banned, so you simply cannot have it. Religion is banned, and not conforming to the Sagrean way of life will likely not end well for you.)
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 (Many topics are covered, but you certainly won't see anyone giving massive slander of the government or saying obvious falsehoods, since all media is government-regulated. If it makes the government look bad, especially for egregious reasons, it will never see the light of day.)
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[ ] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[X] Yes (it's not an intranet, so Sagreans do have access to outside stuff. However, because all media in Sagrea is government owned and regulated, anti-government messages and such are censored and completely removed. Anything that allows engagement in private business is also censored. Also illegal content is censored, for obvious reasons.)
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?
[X] Yes (Sagreans like improvement, so motions for new ideas are often made. If something needs to be fixed, it's actually kind of your obligation to notify the authorities about it so the problem can be fixed.)
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used (usually only on violent traitors or terrorists, though. traffic violation will not result in waterboarding, you have to really piss off the government to face torture)
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[X] No (OSF sticks its dick here too, surprise!)
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 (Religion is banned)
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes (Sagrean thought believes that everyone is subject to the same obligations as everyone else, and must fulfill this obligation via serving the state. That is all.)
[ ] 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 (Sagrea actively works to keep all citizens safe and provided for. Sagrea also scored a 97.5 out of 100 on the NS National Safety Index.)
[ ] 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 (there isn't really a concept of "private" here. No private organizations, ownership, business, etc. is allowed)
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 (the government pretty much does the process for you. They monitor your abilities to see what you qualify for education-wise, which sets you up for what you qualify for job-wise, and jobs are managed by the government. Moving around the country is fine, but leaving the borders is a pain. You also aren't allowed to permanently leave, that is considered treason. To leave, you have to file with the border management a month prior, stating when you leave, when you return, your reason for leaving, etc. This has to be processed and approved by the border management, and then you have to show them the files on said dates to be let out and in. You have to do this every time.)
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70% (say it with me class: propaganda! The few rights and privileges Sagreans have today is what is considered the full scope of rights. Sagreans also believe they have it better than countries that say they are more free, since Sagreans are provided the right to work, while very few other places guarantee this. Any human right they don't have is considered fluff to them, and certainly not worth the security of the nation, in their eyes.)
[ ] 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
[ ] Sometimes
[X] Frequently (even though it's believed by everyone, including those in power, the boogieman of this ever-lingering threat of societal collapse if there isn't strict adherence to Sagrean doctrine and way of life should count under "emerging threats". it isn't really true that society will collapse if they change, but I felt the need to mention that literally everyone genuinely believes this, even those in the government. There aren't really other threats aside from this one, however.)

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What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages) 98% Sagrean, 1.2% Yueqiuan, 0.8% other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Sagrean and English (English is only to be used internationally). Yueqiuan has some level of recognition, however.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Imagine where IngSoc is on the political compass, Sagrea is somewhere close to it.
What type of Government does your country have? a unitary one-party state
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? about 2,200 members
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? government-wise, China for sure. based my ideology off of Chinese legalism and much of the government structure from modern-day China.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Very, very low. Sagrea is not a democracy and makes no effort to hide it.
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out. Unfortunately I have not. You should ask the BN, maybe they'll know.


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Are you satisfied with this index? Yep
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? Not that I can think of.
If you had the opportunity to travel back in time, would you use it to warn yourself not to do this quiz or do something more interesting instead like meet a dinosaur? I would probably go back in time to scold younger me for not taking the time to learn math, since I suck at it.

[Stratonesia]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Democratic Republic of Stratonesia
Short name of nation: Stratonesia
Your nation's current year Republic Calendar 75
Your nation's IC population According to NS-Stats
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? MT, but we're closer to FT

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.

• Candidates must be aged 20 and above, and are legal citizens of Stratonesia.
• Candidates must not have a criminal record.
• Candidates must neither be affiliated with, nor a member of one of the parties that are deemed subversive and capable of posing threats to the State.

[ ] 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?
[ ] Yes
[X] 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?
[ ] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[X] 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?
[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
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
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%
[X] 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%
[ ] 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%
[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?
[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?
[ ] Yes
[X] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
[X] Some moderate restrictions

• Pornography as a whole is banned. Technically banned, but some are able to access porn sites using VPN.
• Websites containing "anti-state or subversive materials" are banned.
• Websites promoting self-harm, homicide, or hate-speech are also banned.

[ ] 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: ______ )
[ ] 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
[X] 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?
[ ] 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
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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)

• Stratonite: 74.4%
• Rochban: 8.1%
• Havirean: 3.9%
• Sodarkinian: 3.3%
• Rakbirmanese: 2.6%
• Hylktanese: 2.4%
• Baikloric: 2.4%
• Onjalawian: 1.6%
• Other: 1.3%

How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? One — Lingua Mundi
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Centre-left
What type of Government does your country have? Uhh... democracy?
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 555 (Standing by! Complete!)
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? An unholy hybrid of Russia and Vietnam
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Don't know
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out. Go find it yourself


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Are you satisfied with this index? As satisfied as flushing a toilet
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? No
If you had the opportunity to travel back in time, would you use it to warn yourself not to do this quiz or do something more interesting instead like meet a dinosaur? No

[Jenha]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Great Social Popular Realm
Short name of nation: Jenha
Your nation's current year 2033
Your nation's IC population 196 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: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system

Expansion: Despite being a multi-party state, Jenha works similarly to a non-partisan system and has one legal ideology called Maksimism, considered as the 'philosophical foundation' of Jenhan law at the very least definition. Candidates must not have committed 'serious' crimes, must be above 18 years of age, and must have graduated at least senior high school with an average score of 80 and above. Furthermore, candidates do not have to be Jenhan 'citizens' due to ideological circumstances.

Note: This ideology is unchangeable. The following questions in this survey were answered with that in mind.

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

Expansion: Foreigners included.

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

Expansion: Ideological change excluded.

Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ ] Yes
[X] There are some restrictions
[ ] No

Expansion: Said party must be a Maksim party or centrist. Radical movements, such as fascism, nationalism, and communism, are not allowed.

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

Expansion: Foreigners included.

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

Expansion: This includes opposition to Maksimism.

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

Expansion: A semi-direct democracy is included in this system of checks and balances, involving petitions and referenda that can vote in or undo legislation above the parliament, disband the parliament, the executive, amend the constitution, etc. Only the national ideology is unchangeable.

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?
[ ] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[X] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)

Expansion: Accoridng to the Maksimist ideology, all humans are considered citizens of Jenha. If a foreigner enters Jenha, said foreigner can participate in elections, etc.

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?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[X] Voting is compulsory

Expansion: Voting is voluntary for foreigners.

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

Expansion: By ideology, Jenha is anti-nationalist and enforces pluralism.

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%
[ ] 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?
[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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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

Expansion: Foreigners excluded.

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

Expansion: By ideology, the government is highly interventionist.

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)
Jenha is a fictional country with fictional ethnic groups. It is a minority-majority country. At least 40 per cent are members of the major ethnic group. The rest are members of dozens of ethnic groups.

How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
One: Jenhan. By ideology, Jenhan is not the native language of Jenha.

What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
Maksimism, a centre-left ideology. This goes for all parties, each with minor variations.

What type of Government does your country have?
Unitary state, constitutional, semi-direct democracy, collective executive

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?
I'm still unsure on this one.

(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?
No idea.

(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out.
I regret to inform you that your question is incorrect.

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Are you satisfied with this index?
Very. It's quite easy to answer because of the tick boxes. No need for much explaining and very lightweight. Love it.

Any suggestions or comments on how to improve?
Can't think of one.

If you had the opportunity to travel back in time, would you use it to warn yourself not to do this quiz or do something more interesting instead like meet a dinosaur?
No. I would go back to senior high school just to meet a particular person. My memories with him are golden.

Note: Feel free to telegram me for more information, clarification, or to point out discrepancies in my answers. Thank you!

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[Illiryja]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Federal People's Republic of Illiryja
Short name of nation: Illiryja
Your nation's current year 2025
Your nation's IC population 5.4 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.
We have a single-party system. The national legislature can however be voted on, but all candidates must be approved by the party. Head of State is a 7 panel councilorship, where 4 members are voted to it by each respective state legislature. The national legislature votes for the remaining three.
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?
[ ] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[x] They are neither free nor fair
Tough to say. I would qualify it as fair, but not free. It is simple though, if you don't follow party-line you don't run. But there is a lot of wiggle room with that. Once you are allowed to run, the elections are 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
[ ] 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?
[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
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[x] No
Civic organizations may freely formed, but not without interference/restriction. Political organizations are for the most part not allowed as they would constitute something antithetical to the single-party system.

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
Yes, but no. The Head of State, a 7 person body of Councilors, is voted on by the legislature. However, this "executive" branch maintains a lot of power. It is clear that they hold more power than the legislature, but the legislature balances this out a little by determining who gets elected to this branch.
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
The government has a strong military influence in government, particularly because the government formed after a war. However, as of this moment, the military is a separate entity within the party.
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
[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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
[ ] 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%.
[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?
[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?
[ ] Yes
[x] 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?
[ ] Less than 10%
[x] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
On the higher end, but in techinicality the government is being partially ruled by the military.
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%
[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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
[x] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: Websites that are pro neoliberalism, capitalism, or anti-Bosnian/Albanian/Muslim are all banned. )
[ ] 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: It is mandatory, but must be sanctioned by the party, which they usually are. )
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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) 51% Bosnian 44% Albanian 2% Serbian 1.7% Macedonian 1.3% Roma
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Bosnian and Albanian.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Full political power, no opposition outside the party.
What type of Government does your country have? Federal Republic, is socialist, similar to Yugoslavia.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 100.
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Yugoslavia (in the past) or Cuba.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? In the higher end of Hybrid regime.
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out. Did you check your bed? Sometimes I lose mine under the sheets.


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If you had the opportunity to travel back in time, would you use it to warn yourself not to do this quiz or do something more interesting instead like meet a dinosaur?I would probably have sex with someone cool that lived long ago.

[Platoon of Peace]

Your nation's full name:The Holy Royal Commonwealth of Platoon of Peace
Short name of nation: PoP or Sabee
Your nation's current year: 2023
Your nation's IC population: 834 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: Elections for the Council of Advisors, the major legislating body, are free, however, the head of state is royalty and is thusly unelected unless removed from office]
[ ] 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?
[ ] Yes
[X] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[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
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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%
[X] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] Yes
[X] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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%
[X] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[X] 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?
[ ] 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
[X] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: The internet is monitored if there is reasonable suspicion of someone in contact with a hostile neighboring nation or a terrorist organisation)
[ ] 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
[X] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections: (note: there is an official state religion, but it is not required that citizens are in said faith)
[ ] 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
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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): (I know these will mean nothing to you, but yeah): Sabieans: 42% Hetics: 25% Sols: 14% South Sabieans: 19%
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?: Only one, which is english i guess lol
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?: economically: a little right, socially: a little left
What type of Government does your country have?: A constitutional monarchy. A king functions as head of state, and a council of 25 advisors are voted into office for 2 year terms, functioning as legislators.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?: 25
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?: I guess England? I'm not familiar enough with world governments to give a great answer.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?: Probably pretty middle of the line
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out.: (I hope you found them by now) Have you checked everywhere around your desk? Maybe by a bedside table if you have one.


END
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Any suggestions or comments on how to improve?: Not a whole ton. Maybe something about proportional representation or something of the like would be a bit nice.
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: I mean, if I could go back in time, this quiz would probably be fairly low on the priority list

[Polata City]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Principality of Polata City
Short name of nation: Polata City
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 12 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?
[ 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?
[ ] 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?
[ 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?
[ 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?
[ ] 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?
[ 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 (the Prince is considered to be the head of the Thermodolian Christian church in Polata city and leadership of the church sit in the Grand Council as Lords)
[ ] 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
[ ] 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)
Polatan
15.6% English
10% Thermodolian
7% Native Polatan
6% Chinese
5% Sorracan
2.2% Eléacan
1% African
1% Asian
0.8% Potan
0.4% Other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? One, English. Though there are also recognized national languages of which there are two, Chinese and Polatan
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Liberal
What type of Government does your country have? Unitary Constitutional Parliamentary Monarchy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? The Royal Parliament has a total of 180 members which is divided into 55 Councilors in the Grand Council (upper chamber) and 125 MPs in the People’s Assembly (Lower Chamber)
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? The UK.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? 80s
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out.


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[Telbnis]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle):
Short name of nation: Telbnis
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 120,404
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
[ ] Not fully transparent
[x] No (Telbnis does not have that kind of system- there are no parties and candidates run as independents)
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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[x] Below 25% (There are no 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?
[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%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[x] Under 4%. (no parties)
[ ] 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?
[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
[x] 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) 42.81% Indigenous Telbnisoan, 37.31% Norwegian, 5.32% Russian, 3.33% British, 11.23% Other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? On a nationwide level, Telbnisoan and Norwegian are official, and Russian is official in the administrative region of Eastern Telbnis.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? N/A
What type of Government does your country have? Unitary parliamentary republic.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 128.
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Geography of Norway, culture of Singapore.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Can't remember the options tbh, but probably one of the really free ones.
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out. Try bathroom shelves. I've got glasses and they always turn up in the bathroom and I don't know why.


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Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? Nope-ski-dope.
If you had the opportunity to travel back in time, would you use it to warn yourself not to do this quiz or do something more interesting instead like meet a dinosaur?

If I could travel back in time, I'd hack the time machine so I could stay in the 90's forever and hang out with my favourite bands. But the quiz was fun.

[Marlducro]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Federal Republic of Marlducro
Short name of nation: Marlducro
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population around 500 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[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?
[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)
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?
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out. No sorry


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If you had the opportunity to travel back in time, would you use it to warn yourself not to do this quiz or do something more interesting instead like meet a dinosaur? Nope

[Rary]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The United States of Rary
Short name of nation: Rary
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 113 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: Candidates must be over the age of 25, a citizen for 10 years and must not have a criminal record.]
[ ] 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
[X] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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
[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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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%
[X] 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?
[ ] 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%
[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
[ ] 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%
[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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] Yes
[X] 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"?
[ ] 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%
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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
[X] Torture is used - Last used in 1979
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?
[ ] 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?
[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
[ ] 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
[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) 81% Rarian, 6% French, 5% German, 8% Other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 4. English, Rarian, French, German
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Right Wing
What type of Government does your country have? Federal presidential republic
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? House: 300, Senate 100
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Ireland
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? 60s
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out. No


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[Islerum]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Federation of Islerum
Short name of nation: Islerum
Your nation's current year: 2023
Your nation's IC population: 600 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: candidate has to be old enough and has to be crime-free]
[ ] 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
[X] 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?
[ ] Yes, they are free and fair
[X] 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
[X] 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?
[ ] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[X] 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 (for example - if a citizen want to form a political party he/she has to have enough mone and has to be crime-free)
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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
[X] 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?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] 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?
[ ] 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%
[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
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
[ ] 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?
[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"?
[ ] 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%
[X] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[X] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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
[X] 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
[ ] 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

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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): Islerumians 98%, Others 2%
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? There is only one official language - Islerumian
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Conservative
What type of Government does your country have? Presidential Republic
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? About a 1,000
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Poland
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Hybrid Regime
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out. I don't know where they are, I swear


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[Magnolis]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Democratic People's Republic of Magnolis
Short name of nation: Magnolis
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population around 45 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?
[ ] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ X ] 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?
[ 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?
[ ] 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?
[ 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?
[ ] Yes
[ X ] 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?
[ ] 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: In times of civil unrest, the web pages of the nation's militias and far-right organizations are blocked to prevent them from issuing calls to violence.)
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ 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?
[ 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 rural areas and borderlands, there is some racial antagonism.)
[ ] 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

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What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)

New Afrikan / Black: 48%
White, non-hispanic: 20%
Mixed / Biracial: 14%
Indigenous: 10%
Middle-Eastern / North African: 6%
Asian: 2%
_________
Chicano / Latino: 15% (of all races)

How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
Official: English, Spanish
Recognized: French, Creole, Arabic, all indigenous languages
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Socialism of the 21st century
What type of Government does your country have? Dominant-party presidential system
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 2000 in the House of People's Delegates, 500 in the House of Nations
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? The Southern United States if black slave revolts were united, coordinated, and successful.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?
(OOC) Have you seen my glasses? I know asking strangers on the internet is a hell of a long shot but I put them down before and they just seem to have disappeared, I can't find them anywhere and it's really stressing me out.


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