The Democratic States of Before the Law is a mammoth, efficient nation, renowned for its barren, inhospitable landscape, irreverence towards religion, and absence of drug laws. The hard-working, democratic population of 5.216 billion Before the Lawians live in a state of perpetual fear, as a complete breakdown of social order has led to the rise of order through biker gangs.

The tiny, liberal, outspoken government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Education, and Welfare. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 7.9%.

The very strong Before the Lawian economy, worth 278 trillion guilders a year, is driven almost entirely by the private sector, which is broadly diversified and led by the Gambling industry, with major contributions from Soda Sales, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Arms Manufacturing. Average income is 53,384 guilders, with the richest citizens earning 8.4 times as much as the poorest.

Crime is a problem, probably because of the absence of a police force. Before the Law's national animal is the bison, which can occasionally be seen sifting through garbage in the nation's cities.

Before the Law is ranked 216,701^st in the world and 28^th in The Apolean Frontiers for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -4.84 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.