The Republic of Tessen

Last factbook update: June 20, 2023

History

While Tessen has a long and storied island history, this factbook only records the nation's history and data after "The Relocation". This event took place when the independent island nation of Tessen mysteriously disappered from its native reality, and reappeared within the American Islands archipelago.

Tessen experienced its island relocation in December 2020.

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Etymology

The Republic of Tessen is named in honor of Robert Tessen, the first individual to settle on the island that now carries his name. Robert Tessen's trading post, established in 1764 (of Tessen's original reality), paved the way for all other settlers on the island.

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National Symbols

National Colors: -- Red, White, Blue
National Motto: -- "In God We Trust"
National Animal: -- Bald Eagle
National Flower: -- Lilac
National Tree: -- Sugar Maple
National Food: -- Cheese
National Fruit: -- Apple
National Grain: -- Corn
National Pastry: -- Kringle
National Beverages: -- Milk / Beer
National Instrument: -- Violin / Fiddle
National Sport: -- Baseball

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National Flag

The flag of the Republic of Tessen is inspired by the British Union Jack (in Tessen's original reality). The design, however, is altered in such a way that, when hung vertically from it's hoist, the image of a Christian cross becomes visible. The cross reflects Tessen's strong Protestant roots. The red represents the redeeming blood of Christ. The blue represents Earth and creation.

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National Anthem

The national anthem of the Republic of Tessen is titled, "Battle Hymn of the Republic".

Music Links: (open in new window)
Music: Orchestal Performance
Music: Military Concert Performance
Music: Piano Performance
Music: Contemporary Performance

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National Demographics

Age:
- 0-4: -- 5% -- (preschool age)
- 5-14: -- 7% -- (kindergarten through 8th grade)
- 15-18: -- 13% -- (high school age)
- 19-35: -- 23% -- (workforce) -- WORKFORCE
- 36-65: -- 31% -- (middle age) -- WORKFORCE
- 66+: -- 21% -- (older & elderly) -- WORKFORCE

Life Expectancy at Birth:
- 93 years

Mother's Average Age At First Birth:
- 20 years old

Origin Culture: (100% Tessen)
- Yankee: -- 72%
- North German: -- 17%
- South German: -- 10%
- Greek: -- 1%
- French: -- <1%

Current Culture:
- Tessen: -- 83%
- NS NPC Nations: -- 17%

Languages: -- (% of population per language)
- English: -- 94%
- NS NPC Languages: -- 6%

Faith & Belief:
- Religious: -- 99%
- Secular: -- 1%

Religions: -- (percent of religious)
- Protestant: -- 96%
... + Lutheran (63%)
... + Methodist -- (28%)
... + Baptist -- (9%)
... + Presbyterian -- (2%)
- Other Religions: -- 3%
- Eastern Orthodox: -- 1%
- Roman Catholic: -- <1%

Marriage: -- (% of population 18+)
- Married: -- 62%
- Single: -- 38%
... + Never Married: -- (90%)
... + Widowed: -- (7%)
... + Divorced: -- (3%)

Homosexuals:
- same-sex relationships are illegal in Tessen

Transgender Individuals:
- culture does not favor transgenderism

Literacy:
- Definition: age 5 and over can read and write
- Total population: -- 99%
... + Male: -- 99%
... + Female: -- 99%

Educational Attainment:
- High school graduate: -- 99%
... + Male: -- 99%
... + Female: -- 99%
- Bachelor's degree: -- 58%
... + Male: -- 59%
... + Female: -- 57%

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Culture

Citizen Appearance:
- Tessen citizens are in excellent physical health.
- Tessen women are considered to be some of the most beautiful in the known world.

Citizen Personality:
- Tessen citizens are universally happy people.
- Tessen citizens generally dislike interacting with foreign individuals who carry differing beliefs.
- Tessen citizens do not believe that the challenges of other nations are any of their concern.

Lifestyle:
- Men earn the primary income for their families.
- Women usually stay at home, take care of the children, and maintain the house.
- Many women have work-at-home jobs that provide additional household income.

Tessen Currency:
- Copper Coins: penny (1 cent); nickel (5 cents); dime (10 cents); quarter (25 cents)
- Silver Coins: half dollar (50 cents); dollar (100 cents)
- Paper Currency: $1; $5; $10; $20, $50; $100; $500; $1,000
- Paper checks are common throughout Tessen.

Financial Status:
- It is common for college graduates to enter the career world with significant college debt.

Fashion & Style:
- Tessens like colorful, lightweight, breathable apparel.
- Female topless nudity is acceptable in designated areas, or on private property.
- Public gymnasiums, pools, and beaches require swimwear. Female bikinis are common.
- Second-hand thrift shops are common throughout Tessen.

Food & Cuisine:
- Tessen citizens are well-fed thanks to a strong gourmet culture.
- Community gardens can be found everywhere, helping families augment food supplies.
- Tessen beer and cheese are popular food items.
- Tessen baked breads and deserts are considered to be some of the best in the region.

Sports:
- Tessen's adore the sport of baseball. It is a popular summer pasttime.
- Youth sports programs exist in almost every city and neighborhood.
- Good sportsmanship is encouraged in all sporting events.
- Competitive sports are gender-segregated.
- Hunting is a national sport. It is popular in rural areas of the country.

Theater & Art:
- Tessen artists and actors are considered to be pillars of society and culture.
- Live theater is extremely popular throughout Tessen.

Literature:
- Tessen supports high-quality national, state and municipal libraries.
- Tessens love to read. Most children adore books.

Radio Entertainment:
- Baseball games are regularly broadcast on the radio.

Television Entertainment:
- Baseball games are regularly televised on television.

Music Entertainment:
- Tessen promotes the preservation of its musical heritage.

Internet Entertainment:
- The internet is fully available to anyone with access.

Science & Technology:
- Technological innovation is a part of daily life.

School Life:
- Children recite the Tessen pledge of allegiance every morning before classes begin.
- Purity balls, events where teenage girls promise sexual abstinance until marriage, are popular.

Health:
- Fitness and good health are important. Exercise is a common activity throughout Tessen.
- Many Tessen citizens choose not to receive medical vaccinations.

Tourism:
- --

Festivals & Events:
- --

Historical Preservation:
- Tessen takes pride in preserving its national history and landmarks.

Architecture:
- Iconic buildings are usually made of steel-reinforced concrete, limestone, or brick.

Iconic Buildings:
- Tessen has many impressive museums and concert halls.

Notable Sports Attractions:
- --

Notable Tourist Attractions:
- --

Notable Cultural Facilities:
- --

Cultural Personalities:
- --

Notable Deceased Cultural Personalities:
- --

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Economy

Economy Type:
- Market-Based Economy

Natural Resources: (native)
NATURAL: -- Fresh Water
METALS: -- Copper, Iron, Lead, Silver, Sulfur
MATERIALS: -- Oil, Coal, Bauxite, Limestone, Sand, Timber
AGRICULTURE: -- Farm Animals, Fruit, Grain, Vegetables
OTHER: -- Fish, Wildlife

Economy Personalities:
- --

Economic Data:
Link: Tessen Manufactured Products
Link: Tessen Roleplay Trade Deals

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Current Government Stance

- Economy: = Interventionism
------- A policy that finds the market to be a useful tool for growth, but that it needs help sometimes.

- Trade: = Protectionism
------- Taxation and discrimination against foreign imports.

- Religion: = Pluralism
------- Each citizen has the right to his own religious views, and the religious majority has no right to infringe upon this free practice.

- Minorities: = Limited Citizenship
------- Allows immigrants to become citizens (possibly with certain restrictions) after a certain period, "proving" their loyalty.

- War Policy: = Pro-Military
------- Values the military for national defense and just wars.

Presidential Veto Status:
- The current President supports the current government stance.

Current Government Control:
- President .............................. Conservative
- Senate ................................. Majority Conservative
- House of Representatives ........ Majority Conservative
- Supreme Court ...................... Majority Conservative

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Government

Type:
Constitutional Presidential Republic

Constitution:
Constitution in effect at time of "The Relocation". Written Constitution, Tessen Bill of Rights, and all procedures for constitutional amendments.

Legal System:
Common law system based on English common law; judicial review of legislative acts.

Government Structure:
Executive Branch:
... + President
Legislative Branch:
... + Senate -- (upper house)
... + House of Representatives -- (lower house)
Judicial Branch:
... + Supreme Court

Presidential Succession:
1. - Vice President
2. - Speaker of the House of Representatives
3. - President pro tempore of the Senate
4. - Secretary of State
5. - Secretary of the Treasury
6. - Secretary of Defense

Executive Branch:
Chief of State: President Josiah Colton - (since March 1, 2020). -- 1st term.
Assistant Chief of State: Vice President James Reagan - (since March 1, 2020).
Head of Government: President Josiah Colton - (since March 1, 2020).
Cabinet: Appointed by the president, with Senate approval.
Elections: The president and vice president are elected on the same ticket, by popular vote, for a four-year term (unlimited terms); election last held on Nov. 6, 2020 (next on Nov. 6, 2024).

Presidential Cabinet:
- Richard Wilson -- (M) -- Secretary of State -- (foreign affairs)
- Roger Hendrikson -- (M) -- Secretary of the Treasury -- (budgets)
- Gen. Thomas O'Bannon -- (M) -- Secretary of Defense -- (military)
- Moff Krustofsky -- (M) -- Attorney General -- (legal affairs / law enforcement)
- Kristy Song -- (F) -- Secretary of the Interior -- (environment)
- Clint Barnes -- (M) -- Secretary of Agriculture -- (agriculture)
- Larry Konrad -- (M) -- Secretary of Commerce -- (industry)
- Jazz Chatwin -- (M) -- Secretary of Education -- (education)
- Michelle Summers -- (F) -- Secretary of Transportation -- (transportion)

Legislative Branch:
Bicameral Congress consists of:
---- Senate (12 seats; 3 members are elected from each state by popular vote to serve six-year terms; 1/3 elected every two years)
---- House of Representatives (100 seats; members are elected according to equalized district populations to serve two-year terms)

Elections: Senate -- last held on Nov. 6, 2022 (next to be held on Nov. 6, 2024)
Election Results: seats by party:
- Conservative Party: -- 6
- Liberal Party: -- 3
- Radical Party: -- 2
- Nationalist Party: -- 1
- Independents: -- 0
- Socialist Party: -- 0
- Communist Party: -- 0

Senate Majority:
- 7 votes - (Conservatives hold the majority)

Notable Senators:
-

Elections: House of Representatives -- last held on Nov. 6, 2020 (next to be held on Nov. 6, 2022)
Election Results: seats by party:
- Conservative Party: -- 48
- Liberal Party: -- 28
- Nationalist Party: -- 12
- Radical Party: -- 9
- Independents: -- 3
- Socialist Party: -- 0
- Communist Party: -- 0

House of Representatives Majority:
- 51 votes - (Conservatives hold the majority)

Notable Representatives:
-

Judicial Branch:
Highest Court: Tessen Supreme Court (1 chief justice and 6 associate justices).
Selection and Term of Office: - The president nominates, and, with the advice and consent of the Senate, appoints Supreme Court justices; all judges are appointed for life, and remain in office until they vacate, retire, die, or are incarcerated.
Subordinate Courts:
- Tessen Court of Appeals -- (challenges to circuit court rulings)
- Tessen Circuit Courts -- (trial courts)
- municipal courts -- (local ordinance matters)

Supreme Court Justices:
- Chief Justice: Jack Rubin -- (M) -- Reverend -- (family values, Christian morals) -- Conservative
- Justice: Miranda Hanover -- (F) -- Conservative figure -- (traditionalist) -- Conservative
- Justice: Charles Wall -- (M) -- Conservative figure -- (traditionalist) -- Conservative
- Justice: Robin Longfellow -- (F) -- Former company CEO -- (pro-business, anti-regulations) -- Conservative
- Justice: Louis Lee -- (M) -- Former Senator -- (pro-civil rights, right-to-privacy) -- Liberal
- Justice: Carmen King -- (F) -- Former Senator -- (pro-civil rights, right-to-privacy) -- Liberal
- Justice: Kayla Winters -- (F) -- Environmental activist -- (pro-environment) -- Liberal

Supreme Court Majority:
- Conservative 4-3

Previous Supreme Court Justices: -- (since "the Relocation")
- none

Potential Supreme Court Candidates:
- Reverend -- (family values, Christian morals) -- Conservative
- Conservative figure -- (traditionalist) -- Conservative
- Former company CEO -- (pro-business, anti-regulations) -- Conservative
- Former company CEO -- (pro-business, anti-regulations) -- Liberal
- Former company CEO -- (pro-business, anti-regulations) -- Anarcho-Liberal
- Former Senator / Gay Activist -- (pro-civil rights, right-to-privacy) -- Liberal
- Former Senator / Gay Activist -- (pro-civil rights, right-to-privacy) -- Anarcho-Liberal
- Former Senator / Gay Activist -- (pro-civil rights, right-to-privacy) -- Socialist
- Environmental activist -- (pro-environment, pro-animal rights) -- Liberal
- Environmental activist -- (pro-environment, pro-animal rights) -- Anarcho-Liberal
- Environmental activist -- (pro-environment, pro-animal rights) -- Socialist
- Retired 5-star general -- (pro-military, pro-police, radical) -- Reactionary
- Member of the Worker’s Committee on Proletariat Loyalty -- (pro-worker, pro-communism) -- Communist

Major Political Party Platforms:

- Conservative Party: -- (conservative)
----- Economy: = Interventionism -- (policy that finds the market to be a useful tool for growth, but that it needs help sometimes)
----- Trade: = Protectionism -- (taxation and discrimination against foreign imports)
----- Religion: = Pluralism -- (each citizen has the right to his own religious views, and the religious majority has no right to infringe upon this free practice)
----- Minorities: = Limited Citizenship -- (allows immigrants to become citizens (possibly with certain restrictions) after a certain period, "proving" their loyalty)
----- War Policy: = Pro-Military -- (values the military for national defense and just wars.)

- Liberal Party: -- (liberal)
----- Economy: = Laissez Faire -- (hands-off policy; the market is the ultimate tool for progress; believes that markets spontaneously organize human activity)
----- Trade: = Free Trade -- (allows a free flow of goods across borders without undue interference by government officials, laws, or taxes)
----- Religion: = Pluralism -- (each citizen has the right to his own religious views, and the religious majority has no right to infringe upon this free practice)
----- Minorities: = Full Citizenship -- (allows immigrants and minorities the full rights of citizenship, usually after a relatively easy process of naturalization)
----- War Policy: = Anti-Military -- (disdains war, considering peace to be preferable)

Minor Political Party Platforms:

- Nationalist Party: -- (reactionary) -- (*extreme conservative)
----- Economy: = State Capitalism -- (state control of the "commanding heights" of the economy, but leaves the market to handle the less important things)
----- Trade: = Protectionism -- (taxation and discrimination against foreign imports)
----- Religion: = Moralism -- (promotes one religion above all others, and actively seeks to spread that religion to religious minorities)
----- Minorities: = Residency -- (allows immigrants and minorities the right to reside and work within the national borders, but no political rights)
----- War Policy: = Jingoism -- (focuses on the martial virtues of warfare, and glorifies territorial expansion)

- Radical Party: -- (anarcho-liberal) -- (*extreme liberal)
----- Economy: = Laissez Faire -- (hands-off policy; the market is the ultimate tool for progress; believes that markets spontaneously organize human activity)
----- Trade: = Free Trade -- (allows a free flow of goods across borders without undue interference by government officials, laws, or taxes)
----- Religion: = Secularism -- (the government has no place in religion, and should abstain from any and all involvement in religious affairs of any kind)
----- Minorities: = Full Citizenship -- (allows immigrants and minorities the full rights of citizenship, usually after a relatively easy process of naturalization)
----- War Policy: = Pacifism -- (believe war is an illegitimate means of change, and even finds aggression in self defense to be suspect)

- Socialist Party: -- (socialist)
----- Economy: = Planned Economy -- (all economic decisions are made by the state, and the market is excluded from functioning in the state in question)
----- Trade: = Free Trade -- (allows a free flow of goods across borders without undue interference by government officials, laws, or taxes)
----- Religion: = Secularism -- (the government has no place in religion, and should abstain from any and all involvement in religious affairs of any kind)
----- Minorities: = Full Citizenship -- (allows immigrants and minorities the full rights of citizenship, usually after a relatively easy process of naturalization)
----- War Policy: = Anti-Military -- (disdains war, considering peace to be preferable)

- Communist Party: -- (communist) -- (*extreme socialist)
----- Economy: = Planned Economy -- (all economic decisions are made by the state, and the market is excluded from functioning in the state in question)
----- Trade: = Protectionism -- (taxation and discrimination against foreign imports)
----- Religion: = Atheism -- (rather than holding up one religion as the one true word, atheism actively attacks all religion as illegitimate)
----- Minorities: = Full Citizenship -- (allows immigrants and minorities the full rights of citizenship, usually after a relatively easy process of naturalization)
----- War Policy: = Pro-Military -- (values the military for national defense and just wars. Aggressive wars might be viewed as acceptable, if not glorious)

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Notable Government Buildings

Presidential Residence:
- Name: = Tessen House
- Location: = Liberty
- Function: = The residential home of the current President of Tessen.
- Description: = A stately, yet simple, brick mansion, featuring a large, modest, tree-filled yard. Surrounded by an artistic wrought-iron fence.
- Public Features: = Daily tours (excluding private residential areas); museum of Tessen Presidential history.
- Security: = Strong, with most tech well-hidden from sight. Active Marine guard at the door; visible Secret Service presence.

Capitol Building:
- Name: = Tessen Capitol Building
- Location: = Liberty
- Function: = The legislative headquarters of the Tessen Senate and House of Representatives.
- Description: = A grand brick building with wide concrete exterior steps.
- Public Features: = Daily tours; museum of Tessen legislative history.
- Security: = Strong, with most tech well-hidden from sight. Visible Capitol Police presence.

Supreme Court Building:
- Name: = Tessen Supreme Court Building
- Location: = Liberty
- Function: = The judicial headquarters of the Tessen Supreme Court.
- Description: = A grand brick building with wide concrete exterior steps.
- Public Features: = Daily tours; museum of Tessen Supreme Court history; Supreme Court Library.
- Security: = Strong, with most tech well-hidden from sight. Visible Capitol Police presence.

National Library:
- Name: = Tessen Library of Congress
- Location: = Liberty
- Function: = The national library of Tessen, containing millions of books, documents, letters, and iconic artifacts.
- Description: = A grand brick building with wide concrete exterior steps.
- Public Features: = Public access.
- Security: = Strong, with most tech well-hidden from sight. Visible Capitol Police presence.

Government Monuments:
-

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Government Policy

Voting Rights:
- Universal -- (18 years of age)
------ All Tessen Citizens - (men and women of appropriate age)

Voting System:
- First Past the Post -- (gives victory to the candidate with the most votes)

Political Parties:
- Secret Ballot -- (Allows voters to vote confidentially. If opinions are kept secret, the ruling party has extreme difficulty harassing opposition voters.)

Elected Officials:
- Term limits are in effect for all elected government offices.
- Elected officials are held to high standards of morality.
- Any Tessen citizen over the age of 35 may run for President.
- Any Tessen citizen over the age of 30 may run for a seat in the Senate.
- Any Tessen citizen over the age of 25 may run for a seat in the House of Representatives.

Politician Benefits:
- There are no government-funded pensions in Tessen.

Politician Restrictions:
- Government officials may not go on strike.

Campaign Finance:
-

National Tax Sources:
- All citizens pay an income tax based upon a percentage of their employment earnings.
- Sales taxes provide income for the national government.
- There is a trade tariff on all foreign imports.

County Tax Sources:
- Sales taxes provide income for county governments.
- Fuel taxes provide income for the construction and maintenance of county roads.
- License fees are collected by each county.
... + Motor vehicle licenses
... + Business and corporation licenses
... + Hunting and fishing licenses

Municipal Tax Sources:
- Property taxes fund municipal governments, school, police/fire protection, and local roads.

Tax Exemption:
- Religious organizations are tax exempt.
- Charity organizations are tax exempt.
- Inheritance is tax exempt.

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Government Spending

Budget: Law & Order
- Tessen funds national, state, and municipal police forces.
- Tessen funds and maintains federal and state prison systems.

Budget: Defense
- Tessen funds a national military: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard.
- Tessen states fund active National Guard combat forces.

Budget: Education
- Tessen municipalities fund public education for elementary grades K-8.
- Tessen funds a variety of national, state, and municipal libraries.

Budget: Environment
- Tessen funds and maintains a national park system.
- Tessen states fund and maintain popular state parks.

Budget: Industry
- Tessen munipalities fund fire & rescue services.
- Tessen funds a national postal service.

Budget: Healthcare
- Tessen funds various national and state medical research labs.

Budget: Transportation
- State governments construct and maintain an interstate highway system.
- Municipal governments construct and maintain local streets and roads.

Government Subsidies: Law & Order
-

Government Subsidies: Defense
-

Government Subsidies: Education
-

Government Subsidies: Environment
- The government provides funding for environmental protection programs.

Government Subsidies: Industry
-

Government Subsidies: Healthcare
-

Government Subsidies: Transportation
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Constitutional Freedoms

Legal Protections:
- A fair, just, and impartial court system based upon Habeus Corpus is enforced.
- An arrested individual must be presumed innocent until proven guilty.
- Family members cannot be held accountable for the crimes of their relatives.

Protest Laws:
- All Tessen citizens have the right to peacefully assemble in non-violent protest.

Free Speech Laws:
- All citizens are granted complete and unrestricted freedom of speech.
- All citizens are granted freedom of expression, so long as it does not bring harm to others.
- The Tessen government may not control or restrict the reporting of media companies.

Self-Protection Laws:
- Tessen citizens are allowed to carry concealed handguns.
- Property owners have the right to defend their home or business if attacked.

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International Politics

Diplomatic Representation in World:
Tessen Embassies in:
----- North tessen -- (The American Islands)
----- South tessen -- (The American Islands)
----- East tessen -- (The American Islands)
----- West tessen -- (The American Islands)
----- The Republic of San Jakova -- (The American Islands)

Diplomatic Representation from World:
World Embassy(s) in:
----- Liberty

International Treaties in Effect:
- American Union

Diplomatic Sanctions in Effect:
- none at present

International Relations Summary:
- Tessen is largely isolationist when dealing with international conflicts.
- Tessen does not provide international financial aid to other nations.
- Tessen supports Freedom and Democracy throughout the world.

International Waters:
- Tessen claims territorial control of 14 miles (12 nm) out from its ocean coastline.

International Visitor Rights:
- All international refugees are treated fairly and granted all basic human rights.

International Visitor Requirements:
- Tessen requires all travelers entering its borders to carry a legally recognized passport.
- All visitors to Tessen are required to abide by Tessen laws.

Notable Diplomatic Facilities:
-

Diplomatic Personalities:
-

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Defense

Defense Summary:
- Tessen military personnel are well trained.
- A volunteer part-time National Guard defends the homeland.
- Military deceased are treated with the utmost honor and respect.
- Tessen treats military prisoners honorably, and detains them peacefully.

Defense Limitations:
- Only the Tessen Senate may declare war on another nation.

Defense Restrictions:
- Military personnel may not go on strike.
- It is illegal for anyone to impersonate a military service member.

Government Funding:
- Please see Government Spending section

Military Service Age:
- 18 years of age; no conscription

Military Recuitment:
- Volunteer soldiers -- (males age 18+)
- Volunteer medical support staff -- (males/females age 18+)

Notable Military Facilities:
-

Military Personalities:
-

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Law & Order

Law Enforcement Summary:
- Crime in Tessen is well under control. Police coverage is at effective levels.
- Tessen participates in the search and apprehension of international criminals.
- Tessen Police forces do not tolerate vigilante justice.

Criminal Punishment Laws:
- Criminals are prohibited from voting while they are in prison.
- Criminals may be ordered to undergo limited physical punishment.
- The criminal death penalty is legal within Tessen. Execution is by lethal injection.

Law Enforcement Limitations:
- Police may not raid, search or seize citizen homes or assets without a warrant.

Law Enforcement Restrictions:
- Police personnel may not go on strike.

Government Funding:
- Please see Government Spending section

Notable Law Enforcement Facilities:
-

Law Enforcement Personalities:
-

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Commerce

Commerce Summary:
- Citizens may enter and exit employment as they desire.
- All unrestricted workers are granted the right to collective representation.

Commerce Laws:
- Companies are responsible for maintaining their own business operations.
- All companies must pay their employees a minimum wage of no less than $46.00 per hour.
- All blue-collar labor unions are allowed within Tessen.
- Laws are in effect to restrict and define industrial waste disposal practices.

Commerce Limitations:
- Child labor is illegal in every state, county and municipality.
- Business are required to take responsibility for their effect upon the environment.

Commerce Restrictions:
- Corporate businessmen may not form unions. Collective bargaining does not apply to CEOs.
- Gambling is illegal. There are no casinos or lotteries within Tessen.

Government Funding:
- Please see Government Spending section

Private Commerce:
- Corporate advertising in Tessen is a billion dollar industry.

Tessen Businesses:
-

Notable Commerce Facilities:
-

Commerce Personalities:
-

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Healthcare

Healthcare Summary:
- Tessen hospitals are some of the best medical facilities in the world.
- Tessen actively participates in the prevention and control of disease.
- Doctors are held accountable for their actions.
- There is no fluoride in Tessen's municipal drinking water.

Health Laws:
- The government may not obtain human organs without the donor's voluntary consent.
- Smoking is illegal within Tessen borders.
- Cannibalism is illegal in every part of Tessen. It is viewed as disgusting, immoral and inhumane.
- Vaccinations are strongly recommended, but are not required by law.
- Vat-grown meat is illegal in Tessen county.
- Abortion is illegal in Tessen.

Healthcare Limitations:
-

Healthcare Restrictions:
- Healthcare workers may not go on strike.

Government Funding:
- Please see Government Spending section

Leading Causes of Death - (Top 3):
1. - Old Age -- (40%)
2. - Cancer -- (34%)
3. - Acts of God -- (12%)

Notable Diseases:
- Cancer
- Heart Disease

Notable Healthcare Facilities:
-

Healthcare Personalities:
-

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Education

Education Summary:
- Everyone under the age of 18 has the right to a free (tax-payer-funded) public education.
- Public and private educational opportunities exist for all Tessen students.
- Teachers and educators are highly valued members of Tessen society.
- History and Civics are mandatory subjects in all schools, public and private.
- Tessen promotes the study of its musical heritage.

Education Limitations:
-

Education Restrictions:
-

Government Funding:
- Please see Government Spending section

Private Education:
- Private Christian schools are common throughout Tessen.

Notable Education Facilities:
- Tessen Military Academy -- (military officer training school) -- (located in Liberty)

Education Personalities:
-

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Religion & Spirituality

Religion Summary:
- Tessen is founded upon the values and ideals of Protestant Christianity.
- Religion is separate from the state. The government cannot control religious affairs.

Religious Freedom:
- Tessen citizens enjoy freedom of religion, however, Protestantism is heavily promoted throughout the country.

Relationship Laws:
- Marriage is a protected institution between one man and one woman.
- Same-sex relationships are illegal.

Religion Limitations:
-

Religion Restrictions:
- Human sacrifice is illegal in Tessen. It is not viewed as a religious right.

Major Tessen Religious Groups:
- Tessen Evangelical Lutheran Synod -- (Protestant Lutheranism)

Minor Tessen Religious Groups:
-

Tessen Religious Sects:
-

Foreign-based Religious Groups:
-

Notable Religious Facilities:
-

Religious Personalities:
-

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Transportation

Transportation Summary:
- Tessen has a well-maintained network of paved and unpaved roads.
- All railroad lines are owned and operated by private railroad companies.
- All commercial seaports are owned and operated by private shipping companies.
- Tessen maintains subway systems in all of its major cities.

Transportation Limitations:
- Universal speed limits exist throughout Tessen.

Transportation Restrictions:
-

Government Funding:
- Please see Government Spending section

Major Seaports and Terminals:
Ocean Cargo Ports:
... + Liberty
... + Kohler
Cruise Departure Ports:
... + none at present

Shipping Canals:
-

Major Bridges:
-

Notable Transport Facilities:
-

Transport Personalities:
-

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The Environment

Environment Summary:
- Tessen preserves and maintains natual wilderness habitats, wetlands, flood plains, etc.
- Tessen maintains air pollution monitoring stations throughout the country.
- Eagles are a protected species. They are a Tessen icon of freedom.

Environment Limitations:
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Environment Restrictions:
- The bald eagle is a protected species. It may not be hunted, killed, or eaten.

Government Funding:
- Please see Government Spending section

Environmental Programs:
- Recycling programs are in effect in every city and municipal area.

Local Wildlife:
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Notable Environmental Facilities:
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Environmental Personalities:
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Social Equality & Welfare

Welfare Summary:
- All welfare programs are operated and funded by private charitable organizations.
- Organizations are required to meet certain demographic quotas.

Social Equality Laws:
- Citizens are allowed to rise and fall based upon their own efforts.
- Discrimination due to gender, ethnicity, religion or handicap is illegal.

Welfare Limitations:
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Welfare Restrictions:
- Slavery is illegal on Tessen soil.

Private Funding:
- Programs exist to help the poor find suitable employment.
- Homeless shelters exist in most cities.

Notable Welfare Organizations:
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Notable Social Activism Organizations:
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Notable Welfare Facilities:
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Welfare Personalities:
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Science

Science Summary:
- Tessen uses the American System of Measurements (i.e., inch, foot, yard, mile).
- There is a strong interest in the mysteries of space.
- Extensive private scientific research programs are in effect.

Science Limitations:
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Science Restrictions:
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Science Technology:
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Notable Research Organizations:
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Notable Science Facilities:
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Science Personalities:
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Communications

Communication Summary:
- Telephones, television, radio, and the internet are the primary communication channels in Tessen.

Communication Limitations:
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Communication Restrictions:
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Telephone Technology:
- Homes and businesses have individual telephones.
- Telephone communication is transmitted via telephone wires, and mobile signals.

Television Technology:
- Televisions are digital, and display programs in vibrant color.
- Television communication is transmitted via digital airwave signals.

Radio Technology:
- Tessen commercial radio broadcasts are in FM and AM.
- AM radio broadcasting is (also) used by hobbyists.

Internet Technology:
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Major Television Networks:
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Major Daily Newspapers - (Top 4):
- The Liberty Journal
- The Kohler Chronicle
- The Millburg Times
- The Adorna Chronicle

Notable Communication Facilities:
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Communication Personalities:
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Energy

Energy Summary:
- Electricity is a fundamental aspect of modern Tessen culture.
- River dams provide power to cities and communities throughout Tessen.
- Coal and oil power plants provide additional electricity to communities throughout Tessen.

Energy Limitations:
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Energy Restrictions:
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Notable Energy Facilities:
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Energy Personalities:
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