Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Federated United States of Amaurita
Short name of nation: Amaurita
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 480,894,000
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
[X] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. One does need to present valid ID when voting and verify their address (in most States), but any government issued ID is accepted (ID Card, Driver's License, et cetera).
[ ] 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, its legally required as well.
[ ] 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
[X] There are some restrictions. Generally, communist factions are generally distrusted, but can proceed as others.
[ ] 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 - The Federal Constitution uses a system to checks and balances to prevent one branch from abusing its power.
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?
[ ] 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?
[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? English
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Center-Right
What type of Government does your country have? Dual Executive Federal Republic under a Semi-Direct Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 1,000
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? America with a Swiss Twist
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Generally good.
(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. Sorry, I'll let you know if I see them.
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Are you satisfied with this index? Yes.
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? Maybe some more open ended questions as opposed to a yes or 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? Meh, I have nothing better to do rn lol.
Short name of nation: Amaurita
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 480,894,000
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
[X] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. One does need to present valid ID when voting and verify their address (in most States), but any government issued ID is accepted (ID Card, Driver's License, et cetera).
[ ] 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, its legally required as well.
[ ] 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
[X] There are some restrictions. Generally, communist factions are generally distrusted, but can proceed as others.
[ ] 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 - The Federal Constitution uses a system to checks and balances to prevent one branch from abusing its power.
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?
[ ] 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?
[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? English
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Center-Right
What type of Government does your country have? Dual Executive Federal Republic under a Semi-Direct Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 1,000
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? America with a Swiss Twist
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Generally good.
(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. Sorry, I'll let you know if I see them.
END
Are you satisfied with this index? Yes.
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? Maybe some more open ended questions as opposed to a yes or 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? Meh, I have nothing better to do rn lol.
