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Government

Feudalism

The nation practices a feudal system of lords and serfs.

Sortition

Parliamentarians are randomly selected.

Society

Permanent Marriage

Divorce is illegal.

Heterosexuality

Same-sex relationships are illegal.

No Adultery

Adultery is prohibited by law.

Compulsory Organ Harvesting

Citizens have no say in the medical use of their bodies after death.

Parental Licensing

Citizens must acquire a license in order to have children.

Law & Order

Capital Punishment

Citizens may be executed for crimes.

Human Sacrifice

Religious sacrifice of human beings is legal.

Conscription

A period of military service is compulsory for all citizens.

Gun Control

Citizens are forbidden from owning firearms.

Curfew

The nation enforces a national curfew.

Economy

Capitalism

Private industry is permitted within a market-based economy.

Child Labor

Children may be legally employed as workers and contractors.

Autarky

The nation pursues a policy of economic self-sufficiency.

No Video Games

Computer games are banned.

Space Program

The nation runs a space program.

International

No WMDs

The nation opposes the use of WMDs.

No Emigration

Citizens are not permitted to leave.