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[Adnonia]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The People's Republic of Adnonia
Short name of nation:Adnonia
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 285 million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes, though we're starting to lag a bit

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


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[X] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[ ] 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 (because there are no elections)
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[ ] Corruption is not a major problem
[X] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[ ] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[X] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[ ] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[X] Below 25% (not that we ask)
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% (they're fortunate we don't ask)

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%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
[X] There is no voting
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[ ] More than 20%
[X] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[ ] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[X] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[X] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[X] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[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% (our news, of course)
[ ] 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%
[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%
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
[ ] 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?
[ ] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[X] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[X] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[X] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[X] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[ ] 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
[ ] Somewhat
[X] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[X] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[ ] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[X] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[ ] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently
There are none to curtail
(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? A few, though we're trying to make our own
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Socialism, near Communism
What type of Government does your country have? Communist/Socialist Dictatorship
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 150
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Large Communist nations through history, with a strong cult of personality
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Not high


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

[Avallow]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Folkweal of Avallow
Short name of nation: Avallow
Your nation's current year 2023 AD
Your nation's IC population 17 million roughly
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: Voters and candidates must be a baptized Christian of the Standing Order and ordained clergy are forbidden from voting or standing for office.]
[ ] 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: Routine elections for members of the Witan but the Lord Protector holds office until death, resigning, vote of no confidence by the Witan.
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[] Yes
[X] No: Voters and candidates must be a baptized Christian of the Standing Order. There are segments of the government where only men vote, some where women only vote.
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: If a political party is seen as hostile to the Christian order of society there are mechanisms to disband unsanctioned parties.
[ ] 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
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[X] No: Must be a baptized member of the Standing Order and not a member of the clergy. Additionally the Lord Protector and members of the Witan must have served as a military officer and members of the Assembly must have served the Folkweal in some way before attaining office.
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: If it makes a problem for general order than it will be investigated, or if it is attempting to promote foreign influence it will be monitored but not interfered with unless deemed an enemy of the Folkweal by seven Brehons.
[ ] 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: There is a strong tradition that government service comes after military service at the highest levels of government and that military and government leadership stay in their lane.
[ ] 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: The Standing Order is the state church of the Folkweal but it is highly decentralized and organized via Congregationalism.
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%: Of the baptized members of the Standing Order.
[ ] 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: They have protected liberties and can elect tribunes to the Witan but beyond that no.
[ ] 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%: For national politics, over 60% for local politics.
[ ] 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%: There are monthly town meetings, or Church meetings, or district meetings where citizens can speak freely so many don't feel the need to demonstrate publicly when they can just wait a few weeks to have their voices heard.
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"?
[ ] 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: The Standing Order is the recognized church of Avallow, each town and parish has congregational control over their own church and may order the Ordinances and Church practice to their customs and practices as long as they do not run afoul of the Glenfar Declaration.

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: They are suspicious of foreign influence on their nation.
[ ] 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?
[ ] No
[X] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: Foreign influence on their nation is a constant worry. )
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[X] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[ ] 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?
[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?


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

[Common Territories]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Empire of Common Territories.
Short name of nation: TECT/Common Territories.
Your nation's current year 2023.
Your nation's IC population 1,931,648,369.
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes.

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism: Just a preface, it is important to note that TECT Republicanism, although an advocate of republican values, is still firmly deep in the imperial culture cultivated over millennias in the Empire. That said, such a governance style is 200yrs old and at the end of the day, the Emperor, who holds absolute power, can change the governing style of the Empire at will. TECT utilizes a republican system for most of its government positions (although they can be appointed too) for federal reasons, but at the helm is really the Emperor since it's their government at the end of the day.
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)?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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. To add, TECT is the one doing this to others within its own Empire and others around the world.
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[ ] No
[ ] They have some influence
[X] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[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?
[ ] 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%
[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?
[ ] 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%. To note further, most believe in the imperial institutions more so than the government itself to run the country. Those institutions running the government would not bother most of the population so long as republican values were protected.
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[ ] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[X] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[ ] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[X] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[ ] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[X] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[ ] Less than 20%
[X] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[X] 75% to 90%. To be exact, we would replace "democracy" with republicanism here. If it were literally democracy in full, it would be very, very low.
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws. To be specific, there are some basic laws basically state what you can or can't say concerning some topics within certain reason. Royalty is an example. So technically I'd personally say that's not true freedom of speech, but otherwise there is plenty of free expression within TECT.
[ ] 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?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[X] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[ ] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[X] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[ ] Yes
[ ] 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?
[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: TECT is largely an ethnostate outside of its colonial holdings. While most don't have any ill will on foreign cultures, some that have proved harmful do hold bad press within the Empire. To the point there are actual groups who actively fight such foreign influences. Thus I wouldn't say TECT is racist at times, more like xenophobic is the term I'd use for the occasional bad look you'd get for doing something totally rude and foreign within the Empire. Xenophobia is generally our old nasty past similar to racism is in the 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. To expand upon this, TECT would 100% do that. It just has not had to do such measures in a very long time.
[ ] 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) Commoner-Caucasian (80%), Non-Commoner Caucasian (15%), Other (5%).
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 2. Commoner-German and Commoner-English. Both have some slight differences in spelling and grammar, but otherwise are what you'd normally find around the world.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? I assume you mean on the political chart? TECT's government, even the ones elected, would fall into the far-right/right authoritarian zone. Deeply conservative, monarchists who believe a strong populace makes a strong nation - same as a strong Emperor makes a strong Empire.
What type of Government does your country have? An Absolute, Federal Monarchy.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? I don't have an actual number atm. It could be close 1 or 2 thousand I guess? They're modeled off the US system to a high degree, so that should be a decent model idea.
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Originally TECT was meant to be a more german version of America. Now I'd guess it was a roman born german empire with now modern influences from western states and America.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? If it were me, a hardliner, it would be near the bottom. But in reality, it would just be low because although an absolute monarchy, the current bloodline running TECT has opted to use republican federal systems to manage the Empire where the previous provincial lord system kept failing. Like I noted, this system could literally change the next day at the Emperor's whim legally speaking. So TECT isn't a true republican state even though it's fairly close to the model. They elect their Chancellor, their Congress people, even their local and State leaders. But that goes out the window when the Emperor decides to reinstate noble rule over these States.


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

[Ardernland]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Democratic People's Republic of Aotearoa
Short name of nation: Arderland
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population Around 10 million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes, if not slightly PMT

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


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[X] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[ ] Yes
[X] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[X] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[X] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[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?
[ ] Yes
[X] No - The DPRA claims all of New Zealand but in actuality only governs the North Island
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[ ] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[X] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[ ] Yes
[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?
[ ] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[X] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[ ] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[X] Below 25%

Section 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?
[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%
[ ] Under 4%.
[X] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[X] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[X] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[ ] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[X] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[ ] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[X] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
[X] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[X] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[ ] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[X] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[ ] Less than 10%
[X] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[ ] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[X] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[ ] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[X] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[ ] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[X] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[X] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[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
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[X] No
Is there a free print media?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[X] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[X] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[X] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[ ] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[X] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[X] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[X] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[X] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[ ] 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
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[X] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[ ] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[X] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[X] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[ ] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[X] Frequently

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


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

[Bigpipstan]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Anocratic empire of Bigpipstan
Short name of nation: Bigpipstan
Your nation's current year 2052
Your nation's IC population 3,508,336,563
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Sort of, with fantasy tech

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[ ] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[X] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: The head of goverment is chosen out of the oldest citizens. The legislature is elected out of people which have high education.]
[ ] 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
[ ] There are some restrictions
[X] No, elections are non partisan
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, because you have to run as an independant.
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?
[ ] 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, however some land borders in colonial territory of Acrab aren't clearly defined.
[ ] 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%

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 but religious minorities don't have a say as per the constitution
[ ] 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%. because political process is done through independant politicians.
[ ] 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?
[ ] Yes
[X] Somewhat, there are Philosophers that try to get people interested.
[ ] 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"?
[ ] Less than 30%
[X] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[X] Less than 75% Majority only supports democracy in the workplace and where they can elect their bosses. As well democraticaly planning the economy.
Is there a separation between church and state?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No because the empire network isn't connected to any other nations computers because it would be too difficult. However the networks people have access to aren't censored.
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes, trade unions are integral part of the empire.
[ ] 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
[ ] 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 because religions are outlawed by the constitution.
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, there are no private bussinesses. The economy is democraticaly planned from bottom up.
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom because the only restriction is that you can't fly abroad
[ ] 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%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[X] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[X] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: Humans are an exception since they are seen as inferior and have to give up their humanity when immigrating, as to not be discriminated against.)
[ ] 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? There is only one offical language
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Goverment ideology is in signature.
What type of Government does your country have? Semi constitutional monarchy which is purely in theory half democratic and half orderly according to Neo-Harmonist ideology
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? 50 score


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

[Camelone]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): High Kingdom of Camelone
Short name of nation: Camelone
Your nation's current year 2023 AD
Your nation's IC population 31 million roughly.
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 is a mix of democratic, aristocratic, and monarchical elements within the government. When there are elections, such as for the Folkmoot, those are free elections.]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities: In the areas which there are elections.
[ ] 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: Depends on the locality, some Free Cities restrict officeholders to those deemed Patricians or Fathers of the City while others are completely open and free, some operate with the local noble or king appointing someone and the people voting if they approve of the candidate or not.
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[ ] Yes
[X] No: For the Witenagemot all citizens can vote, some areas are reserved just for men and some just for women to vote, and there are different voting classes such as mothers having more voting power than single women and veterans having more voting power than civilians, etc.
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: Republicans technically are allowed to campaign but are heavily discriminated against but they are allowed to organize.
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes: Where money flows so to the eyes of the people.
[ ] 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 socialists, anarchists, syndicalists, or communism political parties allowed due to the Age of Revolution.
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes: There are many different coalitions.
[ ] 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: There is a strong balance between the High King and the Witenagemot, it depends on the people in government as sometimes the Witenagemot has more influence while at others the High King.
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
[ ] 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: Nobles and royalty are expected to serve, either in the national army, regional armies, or gallowglass mercenaries bands. The General Staff and Minister of War overlap heavily but declaration of wars must be approved by the Witenagemot while military actions, outside of defense, needs to be approved by the High Council which has many civilian representatives.
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: Every fief of Camelone has there own state Church, and the Royal Church is the Apostolic Catholic Church so the Patriarch has a good degree of influence same with the Guilds and the Business Assembly, but they are also technically part of the government.
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?
[ ] Corruption is not a major problem
[X] Corruption is a significant issue: There is still work to be done, the nation was ravaged by a 30 year civil war, and House Ui-Krieger has been focusing on reigning in corruption with efficiency but there are still problems. The people trust High King Cyneric II to deal with the corruption even if they know it is present.
[ ] 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%: There is a cultural recognition of hierarchy, class order, family and clan loyalty, and class harmony so within this framework they believe they have control over their lives even if foreigners would say they don't.
[ ] 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?
[ ] More than 20%
[X] 10-20%: There are segments of the Witenagemot which are reserved for women known as "Mothers of the Realms" to hear the concerns of mothers and the matrons of the realm across the orders. Some for the nobility, some for the orders of nuns, some for the peasants, etc.
[ ] 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%: Mostly local, the sheriff is nearly universally elected even within city districts.
[ ] 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?
[ ] Over 90%
[X] 70% to 90%: Literacy rate is measured in comprehension of Camelonean Gaelic which is the linga franca of Camelone but there are many regional languages. Nearly everyone can speak Camelonean Gaelic in Camelone but not everyone can read it.
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%: News regularly plays in public places as the government wishes to inform the citizenry as much as possible. The Royal Order of Criers is in charge of this by making sure the public broadcasting apparatus' are available for citizens to use.
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[X] Yes: Only in accordance "The Charter of the Camelonean Orders."
[ ] 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%
[ ] 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%
[ ] 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%: If democracy is seen as what occurs within Western nations.
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is some residual influence on the state
[X] No: There is a Royal Church which is favored by the High King but every fief has the right to establish their own state church leading to a diversity of state churches throughout the High Kingdom.

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: Electronic media is heavily regulated, think how the Amish view technology this is how the Cameloneans treat electronics because they view it as a source of anti-social behavior.
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?
[ ] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[X] Yes: The internet is heavily regulated, think how the Amish view technology this is how the Cameloneans treat the internet because they view it as a source of anti-social behavior. Most access to the internet is within public settings but private access to the internet is regulated to counter potential anti-social behavior. You must be in public or at work to use the internet.
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used: Outlawing torture is in the final draft of legislation but has not passed yet. Will pass within a few months.
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?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[X] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%: For Cameloneans they view human rights to be tied to the proper recognition of the social orders of a people and the establishment of harmony between these social orders.
[ ] 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: Foreigners are disliked heavily, as many Cameloneans feel that they were abandoned and abused by the world during their Age of Revolution and now looked down upon as barbaric and backwards by that same world.)
[ ] 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: If martial law is declared in a region the local assembly or national government must approve the continual declaration every 2 weeks.
[ ] Frequently

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


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

[Nessin]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Free Land of Nessin
Short name of nation: Nessin
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 330 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?
[ ] 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 (well kind of, most of our Congress is Unaffiliated)
[ ] 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, though many issues are voted on directly by the public
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] Over 50%
[X] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[X] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[ ] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[X] Less than 10%
[ ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[X] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[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, though don't expect help from the government
[ ] 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?
[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%, though not because of government oppresion
[ ] 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? Libertarianism
What type of Government does your country have? Minarchist Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 800 (and 12 on the Executive Council)
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? None really, just sort of Libertarian ideal states
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Decent


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

[Plewnidminster]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle):
Short name of nation:
Plewnidminster
Your nation's current year:
2022
Your nation's IC population:
350,000
Confirmation - Is your nation MT?:
Yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[ ] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[X] There are some restrictions on the electoral process.
Voters must be over 17, householders or national servicemen, not currently in prison, citizens and able to pass a political knowledge test.
Candidates are subjected to the same rules and in addition, cannot have been successfully impeached or currently be serving in certain other public offices
(Regular armed forces, police or judiciary)
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[ ] Yes
[X] No;
Voters must be over 17, householders or national servicemen, not currently in prison, citizens and able to pass a political knowledge test.
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
(Racist candidates may find it difficult to get their message across, for example)
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[ ] Yes
[X] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[ ] 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 (in practice)
[ ] 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
[ ] They have some influence
[X] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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"?
[ ] 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?
[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
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 (unions are illegal)
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?
[ ] 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)?:
40.44% white
30% Asian
9.23% mixed
6.10% Arab
10.01% black
4% other
How many official languages are there in your nation?:
None.
What are these?:
N/A
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?:
Right-wing
What type of Government does your country have?:
Constitutional monarchy
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?:
A cross between the UK and Dubai.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?:
Authoritarian regime


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

[HUElavia]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The United States of HUElavia
Short name of nation: HUElavia
Your nation's current year 2108
Your nation's IC population ~750 Million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? No

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 (Lone restriction is that one needs significant financial backing to make a party)
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X} Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[X] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[X] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[X] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[X] Less than 20%
[ ] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[X] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[ ] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[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?
[ ] No
[X] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: Government won't discriminate, but some people would.)
[ ] 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) 50% Mixed, 25% White, 10% Native HUElavia (Hueti), 10% Asian, 4% African, and 1% Other
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Four- Portuguese, Spanish, English, Galician
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Center-Left
What type of Government does your country have? Direct Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 181
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? A mix between United States and the EU
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Full Democracy


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

[Canvalland]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Republic of Canvalland
Short name of nation: Canvalland
Your nation's current year 2022
Your nation's IC population 286.4 Million (2020 Census)
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.
The candidate for a regional office or certain constituency must be a resident of this constituency for at least 5 continuous years (1,826 Days) before the day such person registers to run for such office.
The candidate for a national office with or without constituency must be a citizen of Canvalland and live in Canvalland for at least 5 continuous years before the day such person registers to run for such office.
The candidate must not be a felon or under criminal investigations.
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[ ] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[X] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[ ] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[X] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[X] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government 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
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 turnout 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?
[ ] Over 50%
[X] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[X] Somewhat
[ ] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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)
White (Nordic/Germanic)-80.5%
White (Other)-11.6%
Indigenous- 4.8%
Asian-1.1%
Black-1%
Jewish 0.6%
Other-0.4%
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
One
Standard Canvish
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
Center-Right to Center-Left
What type of Government does your country have?
Parliamentary (Semi-Unitary) Republic
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there?
450 Seats, may have several overhangs (House of Commons)
150 Seats (Senate)
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?
Germany (Politically)
Germany and Scandinavian Nations (Culturally)
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?
Upper Two, I guess

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

[Aesmenia and the Isles]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Most Serene Republic of Aesmenia and the Isles
Short name of nation: Aesmenia
Your nation's current year: 2023
Your nation's IC population: 85 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 a futanari and must be from a government approved party]
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] Yes
[X] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[X] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[X] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[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 (for example - political parties can only be formed is they have 2,500 signatures and aren't socialist or anarchist)
[ ] 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
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[X] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[X] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[X] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[ ] 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
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[X] 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%
[ ] 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?
[X] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[X] Over 60%
[ ] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[X] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[ ] Over 90%
[X] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[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?
[ ] 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
[ ] Some opportunities
[X] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[X] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[ ] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[X] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[ ] Yes
[X] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[X] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[ ] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[X] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[ ] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[X] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages):
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 1, Aesmeni
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Authoritarian Capitalist
What type of Government does your country have? Parlimentary republic
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 250
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Authoritarian 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.


END
Are you satisfied with this index? Yes
Any suggestions or comments on how to improve? No

[Nacrad]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Federal Republic of Nacrad
Short name of nation: Nacrad
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 221,104,091
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: Per the Territories Act of 1815, only citizens whose registration is in one of the states or the capital territories have the right to vote for their representation in the federal legislature or the head of state. This means that nationals who register in a territory (there are none at this moment) are not represented.]
[ ] 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?
[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: Per the National Security (Corporation) Act, it is illegal to have an undeclared collusion with what is deemed an "opposing or enemy entity"
[ ] 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: Collusion with hostile entities, especially hostile state entities, must be declared.
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[x] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[x] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[ ] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[x] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[ ] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[x] No
[ ]: There are some features of a protectorate
[ ] Yes (e.g. significant presence of foreign troops; important decisions taken by foreign power; country is a protectorate)
Do special economic, religious or other powerful domestic groups exercise significant political power, parallel to democratic
institutions?
[x] No
[ ] They have some influence
[ ] Yes
Are sufficient mechanisms and institutions in place for assuring government accountability to the electorate in between elections?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[x] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[x] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ ] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[x] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[ ] Over 70%
[x] 50 - 70%: Many hold nihilistic views about their lives' circumstances, and this represents the percentage who answer "I believe I have full control", "I believe I am mostly in control" and "It is not under my control, but I can significantly influence it to the way I like".
[ ] 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%
[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%
[ ] 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?
[x] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[x] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[ ] Over 50%
[x] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[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: There is significant pushback from local governments and some sectors of the society for socially liberal and inclusive policies, and there exists resentment from citizens of the two Fukkien states that the Pearl River Delta hold too much sway over national politics.
[ ] 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: Traditional local religious practices may be use symbolically for public works, however.
[ ] 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?


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

[The Infernum]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Great Pit of the Infernum
Short name of nation: the Infernum
Your nation's current year: 776AF (After Fall) (usually, time is screwy) or in Earth time 1500A.D.-2199A.D. (again, time is screwy)
Your nation's IC population: 1,071,001,000 (rough estimate)
Confirmation - Is your nation MT?: ??????

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[ ] 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 - There are no elections.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[ ] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ X ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[ ] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ X ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[ X ] Yes - In theory, anyone can claim a leadership position if they can defend it.
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[ ] Yes
[ X ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ X ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ X ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[ ] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ X ] Yes to one or none of the three - There are no elections.
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?
[ X ] Yes - Uprisings and violent power grabs aren't that rare.
[ ] 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 - Prove yourself worthy to your suzurain or kill all other contenders.
[ ] 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 - There are no freely elected representatives.
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[ ] Yes
[ X ] No - It's all a mess of manipulations, assassinations, bribery, threats, and outright warfare.
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 - HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH-
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 - Not really going to get far without an army. Well, unless your powerful enough to be a one-demon army.
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 - They don't like to admit it, but the Church of the Morningstar is a hugely influential force, controlling the Sun of Hell itself.
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 - Well, unless you count force of arms.
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[ ] Yes
[ X ] No - In theory yes, in practice the upper circles are the lawless wilderness. The Courts of Bountiful Injustice doesn't really have influence beyond the seventh circle. All across middle and upper hell are free cities in open rebellion against the Infernum, not to mention mortals like the Knights of the Harrowing.
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ X ] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[ ] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[ X ] Pervasive corruption exists - Omnipresent.
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% - Commoners do as their told or get tortured.
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[ X ] More than 40% - They'll be tortured if they say otherwise.
[ ] 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% - Ditto
[ ] 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% - There is no voting.
[ ] 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? - Hard to tell. Demons are naturally sexless other than Malcubi. They don't really care about sex and gender.
[ ] 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?
[ X ] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[ ] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ X ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ X ] No - Best to keep the peons where they belong.
[ ] 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 - lol, constant warfare is the norm.
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[ X ] Less than 30% - Leadership already does that.
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[ X ] Less than 10% - Well, unless that military answers to them personally...
[ ] 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%
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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 - The most advanced non-magical long range communication is the demonic equivalent of the telegraph.
Is there a free print media?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ X ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ X ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ X ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[ ] No
[ X ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: Said restrictions are the problem of there being no internet. )
[ ] 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: Most are expected to enter a Covenant with a noble house. )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ X ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[ X ] Torture is used - It's Hell, what did you expect?
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
[ ] 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 - Nobility comes first.
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
[ X ] Somewhat - Property is defined by what one can claim and defend. If it gets infringed upon or stolen then you clearly weren't worthy of it in the first place.
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ X ] Low or no levels of personal freedom - Serfdom is in full effect.
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[ ] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ X ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ X ] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[ ] Rarely or never
[ 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): Damned - 93%, Demons - 6%, Humans - less than 1%, Fallen - Negligible
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?: 2 - Infernal and Celestial
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?:
What type of Government does your country have?: Feudal Aristocracy
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? - Authoritarian.


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

[Vikanias]

The Vibing Kaiserreich of Vikanias (including pretitle):
Short name of nation: Vikanias
Your nation's current year: 2049
Your nation's IC population: 108 million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT?: no, it is PMT

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: _During the 2020’s Vikanias siffuered a defeat at the hands of another nation, causing widespread crisis throughout the country causing the rise of the Ultranationalist party, the Free Patriots which was an extremely minor party and only had 2 seats in parliament when it was lucky, once elected it destroyed the democratic system, purged the government and extreme inmates any political, racial, or otherwise groups the government deemed ‘sinful’ since then no Ultranationalist party has been allowed to run.___]
[ ] 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?
[ ] Yes
[X ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[ ] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ X] Exercise some meaningful influence
[ ] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[ X] Yes
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[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?
[ 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[ X] 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?
[ ] Less than 10%
[X ] 10 - 30%
[ ] More than 30%
What percentage of your nation's percentage say they would support experts or technocrats make decisions, rather than an elected government?
[ X] Less than 50%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] More than 70%
What percentage of your citizens would agree with the statement, "Democracies are not good at maintaining public order"?
[ ] 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
[ X] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[ X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[ X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[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?
[ ] 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?
[ 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: _If you are Meretican, nobody likes you_______)
[ ] 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?
German and Seal
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
What type of Government does your country have?
How many members of your nation's National Assembly/legislature are there?
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to?
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?


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

[Castellua]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle):
Short name of nation: Castellua
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 105 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: the National Security Act, in conjunction with the Royal Constitution, states that a candidate must not pose a threat to national sovereignty, that is, he or she must not be affiliated with a communist, internationalist, or anarchist organization.]
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] No
[ ] They have some influence
[X] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[X] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[X] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[X] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[X] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[X] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[X] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[ ] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[X] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[ ] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[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?
[ ] 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?
[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: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[X] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[ ] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[ ] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[X] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] 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?
[ ] No
[X] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: groups such as atheists, Muslims, and fringe Christian churches face significant discrimination.)
[ ] 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) 72.8% White, 12.6% Mixed, 9.1% Black, 3.5% Asian, 2% Amerindian.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 4 languages: Lusitanian, Leonian, Piedmontese, Lombardic
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Right-wing.
What type of Government does your country have? Federal constitutional monarchy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 802
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Honestly, I don't know.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Flawed Democracy


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

[Estegonia]

Federal Republic of Estegonia (including pretitle):
Short name of nation: Estegonia
Your nation's current year: 2022
Your nation's IC population: 51 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?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ 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?
[ ] 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
[ 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?
[ 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?
[ ] 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
[ 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"?
[ ] 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
[X ] There is some residual influence on the state
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X ] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[ X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ 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: ______ )
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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?
[ X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[ X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[ X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[ X] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[X ] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[ ] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
3.1% Spanish
24% Carribean slave descendant
73.9% Criollos

How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
Only one, Spanish
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government?
Supporting Neutral nations globally
What type of Government does your country have? Parliamentary Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 350
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Argentina
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? 70 something


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

[South Yardlin]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Theocracy of South Yardlin
Short name of nation: South Yardlin
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population Yes
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes

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


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[X] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[ ] Yes
[X] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious flaws
[X] No
Is the government is free of undue influence by the military or the security services?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Influence is low, but the defence minister is not a civilian. If the current risk of a military coup is extremely low, but the country has a recent history of military rule or coups
[X] No
Are important government functions or policies dictated by a foreign power?
[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
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[X] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[ ] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[X] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[ ] 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%
[ ] 25-40%
[X] Below 25%

Section Three - Political Participation:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
What is the average voter turn out in a national election?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
(no voting)
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[ ] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[X] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[X] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[ ] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[X] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[ ] Over 40%
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
[ ] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[X] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[X] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[ ] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[X] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[ ] Yes
[X] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: No official ban, but it's hard )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[X] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[X] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[ ] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[X] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[ ] Yes
[ ] 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?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[X] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[ ] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[X] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[X] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[ ] Rarely or never
[ ] Sometimes
[X] Frequently

(OPTIONAL) - More information
We would appreciate filling in as much of this information as possible. However, this is not required to receive a complete score, and filling this information out will not change your score in any way.
What is the approximate ethnic makeup of your nation? (in percentages)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these?
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Nationalist/Far Right/Fascist/Free Market
What type of Government does your country have? Far Right Dictatorship
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 200
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Some fascist nation through history, but also emphasis on capitalism. I've thought maybe if Bolsonaro had more dictatorial powers, or if Golden Dawn taken power in Greece, maybe certain aspects of Saudi Arabia
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Low


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

[Jermar James]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Republic of Jermar James
Short name of nation: Jermar James
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population About 7 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 (There are no elections)
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[ ] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[X] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[ ] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[X] They are neither free nor fair (There are no elections)
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[ ] Yes
[X] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[ ] Yes
[X] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[X] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[X] No (Political parties are banned)
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[ ] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[X] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There are some restrictions
[X] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[ ] Yes
[ ] There is a dominant two-party system in which other political forces never have any effective chance of taking part in national government
[X] No
Is potential access to public office open to all citizens?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Formally unrestricted, but in practice restricted for some groups, or for citizens from some parts of the country
[X] No
Are citizens free to form political and civic organisations free of state interference and surveillance?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions or interference
[X] No


Section Two - Functioning of government:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Do freely elected representatives determine government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Exercise some meaningful influence
[X] No
Is the legislature the supreme political body, with a clear supremacy over other branches of government?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
Does the government’s authority extend over the full territory of the country?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Is the functioning of government open and transparent, with sufficient public access to information?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
How pervasive is corruption?
[ ] Corruption is not a major problem
[ ] Corruption is a significant issue
[X] Pervasive corruption exists
Is the civil service willing and capable of implementing government policy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[X] No
How many of your citizens believe they have control over their own lives and choices?
[ ] Over 70%
[ ] 50 - 70%
[X] Less than 50%
How many citizens say they have confidence in the government and its institutions?
[ ] More than 40%
[ ] 25 - 40%
[X] Below 25%
How many of your nation's citizens say they have confidence in one or more of your nation's political parties?
[ ] More than 40%
[ ] 25-40%
[X] Below 25%

Section 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% (There are no elections)
[ ] 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% (There is no legislature)
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?
[ ] Over 90%
[ ] 70% to 90%
[X] Less than 70%
How many of your adult citizens regularly watch or read the news?
[ ] Over 50%
[ ] 30% to 50%
[X] Less than 30%
Does your government try to promote citizens to engage in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[X] No
[ ] Participation is mandatory or forced

Section Four - Democratic political culture:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a sufficient degree of societal consensus and cohesion to underpin a stable, functioning democracy?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but there are some serious doubts and/or risks
[X] No
What percentage of your citizens say they desire strong leadership that can bypass the legislature and/or elections?
[ ] Less than 30%
[ ] 30 - 50%
[X] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[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"?
[ ] Less than 30%
[X] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of your nation's citizens believe that democracy negatively impacts the economy?
[ ] Less than 20%
[X] 20 - 60%
[ ] More than 60%
What percentage of your nation's citizens support democracy?
[ ] More than 90%
[ ] 75% to 90%
[X] Less than 75%
Is there a separation between church and state?
[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?
[X] 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
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Some opportunities
[X] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[ ] Torture is not used
[X] Torture is used (It's illegal, but widely practiced)
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes, but public officials are subject to legal immunity
[X] No
What degree of religious freedom exists in your nation?
[X] High - people from all religions are free to worship in public or private in your country
[ ] Moderate - some restrictions exist, or some religious groups feel unsafe despite official protections
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[ ] Yes
[X] 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%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[X] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[X] No
[ ] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: ________)
[ ] Yes
How often does your government use new or emerging threats (such as war, pandemics or terrorism) as an excuse to curtail civil liberties?
[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) The government does not keep track of this.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? American English and Haitian Creole are both spoken by nearly 100% of the population.
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Benevolent dictatorship
What type of Government does your country have? A one-man dictatorship with zero political freedoms and abundant social and economic freedoms
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? None
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? None lol
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Dictatorship


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

[Saalenia]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Principality of Saalenia
Short name of nation: Saalenia
Your nation's current year 2022
Your nation's IC population 426,073
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 (Only women are allowed to vote and to run for office)
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 (Same here, only women are part of the political process)
[ ] 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 (Only women)
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
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[X] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[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?
[] 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 (Only the parliament is elected democratically, the exicutive government is aristocratically chosen)
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 (Every non-woman is not allowed)
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 (The parliament enacts laws, which the monarch has to follow)
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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% (100%)
[ ] 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?
[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"?
[ ] 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 (There is a gayanist public church)

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws
[ ] No
Is media coverage robust? Is there open and free discussion of public issues, with a reasonable diversity of opinions?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[X] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[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
[ ] Some opportunities
[X] 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?
[ ] 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 (Women over men)
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?
[ ] High levels of personal freedom
[X] Moderate levels of personal freedom (Women fully, but men restricted)
[ ] 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)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? German is the only official languages
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? (Centre to centre-left)
What type of Government does your country have? Constitutional monarchy
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?
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get?


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

[Nahelia]

The hidden wonderlands of Nahelia:
Short name of nation: Nahelia
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 166 milion
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[ X] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X ] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[ X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[ X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[ X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Not applicable. Campaigns are done by the government only and everyone get shown the same but this system is fair for every candidate. This was done to make politics not just a money game and allow people from poor backgrounds to win in an elections.
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[ ] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Not applicable. Political parties work very differently in Nahelia. You can be a member of a political party but you are still mainly treated as an individual, but the system is fully transparent (financing political meetings is not needed much and if it is it is done transparently).
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-Not many parties exist and most candidates are still independent, but everyone have the right to form them.
[ ] 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 There are only restrictions on age and not having a criminal record.
[ ] 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 At every government level, but decentralized at lower levels (state, provincial, municipal and neighbourhood)
[ ] No
Is there an effective system of checks and balances on the exercise of government authority?
[X ] Yes The ordinary people of Nahelia are.
[ ] 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 The central government have limited power though and lower levels of government have quite a lot of power.
[ ] 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% Most of the people running are independent but both the independent people and political parties are approved by the citizens a lot.
[ ] 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% This was a problem 30 years ago when the turnout was just around 45 - 50 % but nowdays it is around 75 %
[ ] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[ X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[ X] More than 20%
[ ] 10-20%
[ ] Less than 10%
What percentage of your population are members of a political party?
[ ] Over 7%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[X ] Under 4%. But this does not mean that there are not a lot of people invested in local politics, in reality about 20 % of population is fully politically active at least at local levels just forming political parties is rare (cultural difference) - many people in office at lower levels are locals who are independent but are invested in politics a lot.
[ ] 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 A lot.
[ ] 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% It is not popular because of the experiences with being a dictatorship from the past.
[ ] 30 - 50%
[ ] More than 50%
What percentage of citizens would support direct rule by the military?
[ X] Less than 10% Nahelia has no military.
[ ] 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 They are publicly owned just like businesses but free from government intervention.
[ ] 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 They are publicly owned just like businesses but free from government intervention.
[ ] 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 They are some hate speech restrictions but outside of the law (it does not count as crime, but you can be sent to mental health facilities) so it has very little effect on the politics. Also government actively try to prevent harassment of these people (although for very different reasons than upholding democracy).
[ ] 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 - some unpopular viewpoints are not covered much but government does not restrict covering them (like fascist ones).
[ ] 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
Not applicable - there are no private companies. All are collectively owned and democratically controlled by the workers (without state intervention), economic planning is also democratic and decentralized (with some government interventions mostly to assure democracy and fairness. So there is some government interventions but nothing extreme. Personal property rights are well respected, private property rights are not because right to private property (means of production) does not exist in Nahelia.
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) Naheli 30 % Refugi 26 % Basillo 22 % Bastian 8 % Others 14 %
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 0 (but Naheli is by far the most spoken one)
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? far-left
What type of Government does your country have? Federal parliementary republic (commonly using direct democracy especially at lower levels).
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? Depends on which level. 200 in country level, many more at State, provincial levels especially
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Even though it is not fully a nation, but Rojava.
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? I do not know.


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

[Oronia]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): United Realms of Oronia
Short name of nation: Oronia
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 70 million
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Yes

Section One - Electoral Process and Pluralism:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government free?
[X] Yes, there are no restrictions on candidates
[ ] There are some restrictions on the electoral process. [If so please expand: ____]
[ ] There are significant restrictions, such as a single-party system
Are elections for the national legislature and head of government fair?
[X] Yes, there are no irregularities
[ ] There are some irregularities but they do not affect the overall outcome
[ ] There are significant irregularities in elections, or none are held at all
Are municipal elections both free and fair?
[X] Yes, they are free and fair
[ ] They are free but not fair
[ ] They are neither free nor fair
Is there universal suffrage for all adults (barring exclusions such as criminals and non-nationals)?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Can citizens cast their vote free of significant threats to their security from state or non-state bodies?
[X] Yes
[ ] No
Do laws provide for broadly equal campaigning opportunities?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes in theory, but in practice opportunities are limited for some candidates
[ ] No
Is the process of financing political parties transparent and generally accepted?
[X] Yes
[ ] Not fully transparent
[ ] No
Following elections, are the constitutional mechanisms for the orderly transfer of power from one government to another clear, established and accepted?
[X] Yes to all three criteria (clear, established and accepted)
[ ] Yes to two of the three
[ ] Yes to one or none of the three
Are citizens free to form political parties that are independent of the government?
[ ] Yes
[X] There are some restrictions - Citizens can form political parties, but they must register with the National Electoral Commission to participate in national elections.
[ ] 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 - This is partially true. While the political scene is dominated by two major parties, coalitions have become more common and almost necessary in the last few decades as the two parties rarely hold enough votes in the Congreso Nacional in enact policies on their own.
[ ] 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 organizations 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 - As the nation is a constitutional monarchy, the Crown technically holds precedence over the other branches of government.
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 defense 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?
[ ] Yes
[X] There is some residual influence on the state - The Church of Oronia is the established, state-supported church in the United Realms. There had been some concern in the past regarding the Church's influence in government and politics, but those have generally subsided.
[ ] No

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[X] Yes
[ ] There is, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured, or the media is dominated by a small number of private operators.
[ ] No
Is there a free print media?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but state-controlled media is heavily favoured or there is high degree of concentration of private ownership of national newspapers
[ ] No
Is there freedom of expression in your nation?
[ ] Yes
[X] Yes, but minority viewpoints are often subject to harassment or alternatively there are restrictive libel and "hate speech" laws - Hate speech is not illegal unless it calls for imminent violence upon a person or group, or if it involves incitement.
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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, color, 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) Mestizo (50.3%), Mapuche (32.4%), Spanish/European (15.4%), Other (1.9%)
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? There are two official languages: Spanish, Mapudungun
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Left-leaning
What type of Government does your country have? Federal representative democracy, constitutional monarchy
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? United States of America, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Maybe low end of Full Democracy?


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

[Rovere]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Republic of Rovere
Short name of nation: Rovere
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 59 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 - The President is the head of state and can technically override the legislature and head of government (Premier). However, this power is reserved for emergencies.
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?
[ ] No
[X]: There are some features of a protectorate - The nation is a member of the European Union, whose legislation affects the nation.
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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%
[ ] 4% to 7%
[X] Under 4%.
[ ] Membership is compulsory or it's a single-party state
How many of your citizens say they are interested in politics?
[ ] Over 60%
[X] 40% to 60%
[ ] Less than 40%
How many of your citizens have either taken part in a public demonstration, or indicated a willingness to do so lawfully?
[X] Over 40%
[ ] 30% to 40%
[ ] Less than 30%
What is the literacy rate in your nation?
[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?
[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?
[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 - some feel threatened by Islamaphobia and rising sectarianism.
[ ] Low - some or all religious groups are subject to significant restrictions
Are all citizens equal before the law in your country?
[X] Yes
[ ] Mostly, but some ethnic or religious minorities seem to be disproportionately targeted by law enforcement
[ ] No - the government clearly prejudices some groups over others
Do citizens enjoy basic security and protections by the government?
[X] Yes
[ ] Yes, but crime is pervasive and a major problem
[ ] No
Is private business free from government undue interference and are property rights respected?
[X] Yes
[ ] Somewhat
[ ] No
How much personal freedom do your citizens have with regards to travel, work or study?
[X] High levels of personal freedom
[ ] Moderate levels of personal freedom
[ ] Low or no levels of personal freedom
What percentage of people think that human rights are respected in your country?
[X] More than 70%
[ ] 50% to 70%
[ ] Less than 50%
Is there significant discrimination based on race, colour or creed?
[ ] No
[X] Generally no, but there are some exceptions (please expand: there is some public discrimination against certain religious groups and political affiliations)
[ ] 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) 91% Italian, 9% other.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Italian
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Centre-left, liberal democracy
What type of Government does your country have? Parliamentary republic with separate figurehead president.
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 400
(OOC) Which real life nation would you describe yours as being most similar to? Italy
(OOC) What result do you think you are mostly likely to get? Full democracy, lower end though


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

[Free Republican Ireland]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): The Free Irish Republic (or the Free Republic of Ireland)
Short name of nation: Ireland
Your nation's current year 1952
Your nation's IC population 2,929,379
Confirmation - Is your nation MT? Nope, PT. Practically MT though, because it's only the 50s.

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

Section Five- Civil liberties:
Please place an X in the appropriate box. You are free to expand on your answer at any time or add additional information.
Is there a free electronic media?
[ 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?
[ ] 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?
[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) 95.1% White Irish, 4.9% English. Minorities include: Germans, Swedes, Norwegians, Scots, French
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? Irish and English
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? Conservative
What type of Government does your country have? Republic
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 160
(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? Full democracy or flawed (because of religious issues)


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

[Goraria]

Your nation's full name (including pretitle): Republic of Goraria
Short name of nation: Goraria
Your nation's current year 2023
Your nation's IC population 86.8M
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: any far left and right parties are not allowed]
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
[ ] No
Do opposition parties have a realistic prospect of achieving government?
[ ] Yes
[ x (Independent parties however have a better chance at winning an election than one’s in the US with some achieving votes higher than 25%)] 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?
[ ] 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?
[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?
[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?
[ ] Consistently above 70%
[ x] Between 50-70%
[ ] Below 50%
[ ] Voting is compulsory
Do ethnic, religious and other minorities have a reasonable degree of autonomy and voice in the political process?
[ ] Yes
[x ] Yes, but serious flaws exist
[ ] No
What percentage of your legislature is comprised of women?
[ ] 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?
[ ] 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
[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?
[ ] 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?
[ x] Yes
[ ] There is formal freedom, but high degree of conformity of opinion, including through self-censorship, or discouragement of minority or marginal views
[ ] No
Are there political restrictions on access to the internet?
[x ] No
[ ] Some moderate restrictions (if so, please expand: ______ )
[ ] Yes
Are citizens free to form professional organisations and trade unions?
[x ] Yes
[ ] Officially free, but subject to some restrictions in practice (Feel free to expand: ______ )
[ ] No
Do institutions provide citizens with the opportunity to successfully petition government to redress grievances?
[ ] Yes
[x ] Some opportunities
[ ] No
What is the legal status of torture in your nation?
[x ] Torture is not used
[ ] Torture is used
Is the judiciary free from government influence?
[ ] 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 (more of the latter) ] 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?
[c ] 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) Caucasian Whites: 68%, Hispanic or Latino: 10%, Asians: 6%, Black/African: 4%, Other: 12%.
How many official languages are there in your nation? What are these? 2: English, Gorarian
What is the political position of your nation's ruling Government? idk
What type of Government does your country have? Representative Democracy
How many members of your nation's national assembly/legislature are there? 139
(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? Flawed Democracy


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