DSPB Laws

The professional retirement age.
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The way adulthood is determined.

 * Adulthood is determined by age.

The lyrics of the national anthem.

Government policy concerning granting citizenship.

 * Citizenship is granted to all nationals.

Structure of the Executive branch.

 * The Head of State is also Head of Government and is appointed by the DSI and ZI.

Appointments and requirements for government employees.

 * All government employees have to promise political independence and loyalty to the state.

The formal title of the Head of State and Government.

 * Kaiser of the Jews

Government-issued identity card policy.

 * All citizens are issued with identity cards and are required to carry them at all times.

The age at which a person is considered an adult (limited between 12 and 24).

 * 13

Upper

 * DSI and ZI

Lower

 * Supreme Soviet

The appointment of mayors

 * Citizens elect their mayor directly in a local election and the Mayor is the Head of the Council.

Government policy concerning granting nationality. (national of this state without implication of having citizenship rights)

 * Anyone is able to claim nationality.

Racial and religious registration of nationals

 * All nationals are required to register their race and religion

The method used to determine the number of seats each region receives in the national legislature.

 * A proportional algorithm that gives a very small advantage to larger regions

The length of a legislative and executive term, in months.

 * 48

The total number of seats in the legislative assembly.

 * 500

The government's policy concerning biological and chemical weaponry.

 * The nation reserves the right to develop, construct and store biological and chemical weapons.

The government's policy concerning the use of chemical and biological weaponry in warfare.

 * The nation shall never use chemical or biological weaponry in warfare.

Civil Defence is the Government's policy on providing shelters to be used in the event of attacks on major cities, mainly nuclear attacks and bombing.

 * Every public building is required to feature provisions for Civil Defence and at least 50% of spaces must be allocated to private citizens.
 * The Government builds and maintains a network of shelters across the nation.
 * No new buildings may be constructed unless they feature provisions for Civil Defence.

The nation's Defence Industry.

 * The state owns all defence industries.

Military Stance on Homosexuality

 * Homosexuality is allowed in the military.

Nation's policy with regards to an intelligence agency.

 * The nation has an intelligence agency that is permitted by law to undertake all types of covert operations in other countries

The Government's policy towards the use of land mines by the army.

 * The use of land mines is prohibited.

Discrimination in the military on race/religious grounds

 * Any adult citizen can serve in the military, discrimination for racial or religious reasons is prohibited

The nation's policy on the separation of the police and the military

 * The military acts as a de-facto police force, with powers of arrest.

Military/National Service

 * All adults upon completion of schooling can be required in times of war or need to serve a term in the military.

The government's policy concerning the use of nuclear weaponry in warfare.

 * The nation shall never use nuclear weapons in warfare unless another nation uses them first.

The policy with respect to nuclear weaponry.

 * The nation reserves the right to develop, construct and store nuclear arms.

The government's policy regarding the treatment of prisoners of war.

 * Prisoners of war must be treated well, according to internationally-accepted standards.
 * The Birahtenyu Conventions.

The government's policy concerning the export of weapons to other nations.

 * The government allows conventional arms to be exported freely.
 * The government allows arms to be sold only to close allies.

Women in the Military

 * Women serve alongside men.

The right to perform an abortion for a pregnant woman.

 * Abortion is allowed during the entire course of the pregnancy.

Government policy towards alcoholic beverages.

 * Alcoholic beverages may be purchased only from licensed sales outlets, but consumed by anyone.

Government policy on subsidising contraception.

 * The government offers free contraceptives in pharmacies and public toilets.

The right to euthanasia.

 * Euthanasia is allowed with consent from the patient and the treating doctor.

Food and beverage labeling regulations.

 * Companies must clearly label food and beverage products, in a manner that can be easily understood.

Listing of controversial ingredients (if food labelling is applied)

 * Any chemicals used in agrigulture or processing, and any Gentically Modified ingredients must be listed.

Scope of food ingredient labeling (if present).

 * All ingredients and corresponding nutritional information must be listed.

Food Safety policy.

 * The government introduces, and actively enforces, food standards provisions.

Licensing of Food Sales.

 * Food may be sold by licensed vendors only, and shelf lives of foods are enforced.

National Health Care policy.

 * Health care is entirely public and free; private clinics are banned.

Health and Safety legislation for this nation's industry.

 * The Government introduces and actively regulates health and safety legislation in all areas of Industry.

The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes.

 * Cannabis is legal as a sedative for patients in pain.

The government's policy concerning organ donations.

 * Unless otherwise stated, consent is assumed.

Pharmaceutical drugs policy

 * The government pays for all citizens' pharmaceutical drugs.

The recreational drug policy.

 * Recreational drug use is forbidden.
 * The use of cannabis is legal.

Government policy towards smoking.

 * Smoking is only allowed in private homes and clubs.

The funding of sports clubs.

 * The government funds some sports clubs side-by-side with private ones.
 * All sports clubs are government owned and run.

Sale of Tobacco products.

 * There are certain restrictions on the sale of tobacco and only adults may purchase tobacco.

The government's stance on vaccinations.

 * The government mandates vaccination for all children.

The government's policy on advertising

 * Only advertising that meets certain set standards is permitted.

The banking system.

 * The government operates and owns all banks.

The government's policy concerning child labor.

 * Child labour is forbidden.

Tax percentage of the profit made by corporations.
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The government's policy towards the daily working hours.

The government obligates Trade Unions and Employers to negotiate the daily number of working hours.

Alternatives:

Daily working hours are regulated by the government. The government has no policy concerning daily working hours. The local government regulates the daily working hours. Energy Regulation

Energy is provided by private, unregulated companies but subsidies are given to those on a low income.

Alternatives:

Energy is provided by nationalised companies. Energy is provided by private companies but the prices they can charge are regulated. Energy is provided by private companies which are not subject to any special regulations. Energy provision is left to local governments. Sales tax on essential goods such as food and non-luxury clothing.

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The government's policy towards fireworks

Professionals may run licensed fireworks shows, small fireworks are legal to the general public.

Alternatives:

Fireworks of all sorts are illegal. Only adults are allowed to purchase fireworks The sale of fireworks is unregulated, anyone may buy them. Local governments determine fireworks laws. Only professionals may run licensed fireworks shows, fireworks are illegal to the general public. Employer's rights in regards to firing striking workers

Employers can fire workers who are deemed to have gone on strike without reasonable reasons.

Alternatives:

Employers are free to fire workers who go on strike. Government approval is needed before strikers can be fired. Employers cannot fire workers who have gone on strike. The government's policy regarding foreign investments.

Foreign investors may invest in national companies, but may not get a majority share.

Alternatives:

Foreign investors may freely invest in national companies. Foreign investors need to obtain government approval for all investments in national companies. Foreign investors are not allowed to invest in national companies. Local governments regulate foreign investments. The right to gamble.

Gambling is legal across the nation, no regulation what so ever.

Alternatives:

Gambling is illegal. The legality of gambling is a matter of local governments. Gambling is illegal unless taking place in a licensed casino. Only small-scale gambling is allowed, involving limited amounts of money; casinos are illegal. Gambling is legal, but only in private homes and casinos with special licences. Policy concerning industrial hemp.

There are no regulations on industrial hemp.

Alternatives:

Only regulated agribusinesses may produce industrial hemp. Production of industrial hemp is illegal, sale of foreign hemp products is legal. Industrial hemp is illegal. Industrial hemp regulations are left up to local governments. Government policy on industry and subsidies to industrial operations

The government acts as an investor of last resort, by nationalizing failing industries that provide vital goods or services.

Alternatives:

All industry is owned and operated by the state The state owns the commanding heights of the economy and all major industries, but private ownership is allowed in the minor industries. Certain industries are owned by the state, all others are under private ownership The government subsidizes private enterprises that face bankruptcy. The government does not intervene in the market nor provide any form of subsidies/relief to industries. Government policy towards labor unions.

Trade unions may exist and worker membership is voluntary.

Alternatives:

Trade unions are illegal. Trade unions may exist and all workers must have membership in one. Sales tax on luxury goods.

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The Government's stance on a salary cap.

Labour Unions and Organizations of Employers negotiate a salary cap.

Alternatives:

The government has no stance on a salary cap. The government enforces a salary cap. There is a national maximum wage but local governments may enforce stricter salary caps. Local governments decide on salary cap laws. The nation's policy on minimum wage regulation.

There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a single full time worker on it can adequately subsist.

Alternatives:

There is no provision for a minimum wage. There shall be a minimum wage at a level that a full time worker on it can support a family of four without falling under the poverty line. There shall be a minimum wage at a level considered a "living wage," well above the poverty line for a full time worker. The government's policy concerning phone services.

The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families but does not regulate the rates providers can charge for phone service.

Alternatives:

There are no regulations on phone service. The state regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service. The state subsidizes the phone service of low income families, and regulates the rates providers can charge for phone service. Telephone lines are provided free of charge to all citizens. The distribution, purchasing and possession of material depicting pornographic acts.

Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for everyone.

Alternatives:

All forms of pornography are illegal. Pornography depicting consenting adults is legal for adults. All forms of pornography are legal, but only for adults. All forms of pornography are legal for everyone. The Government�s policy with respect to the production of pornography.

The production of pornography is treated as any other business.

Alternatives:

Pornography may not be produced in the nation. The production of pornography is legal, but regulated. Local government establish policies on the production of pornography. Positive Discrimination

No form of positive discrimination is permitted.

Alternatives:

The government sets compulsory quotas for hiring women, minorities and marginalized groups. The government encourages positive discrimination and enforces it for government hiring. Hiring policies are regulated by local governments. The government discriminates against minorities in its hiring. The government does not regulate hiring policies. The right for a person to prostitute himself or herself.

Prostitution is legal and a recognized profession.

Alternatives:

Prostitution is illegal. Prostitution is legal but not recognized under government employment regulation policy. Prostitution regulation decisions are left up to local governments. There is a State monopoly on prostitution. Secondary Strike Action

Secondary strike action is illegal. Workers and unions can only go on strike for their own pay and conditions

Alternatives:

Any trade union can go on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers Only closely related trade unions can walk out on a sympathy strike in support of other striking workers The Government's position towards the stock exchange(s).

Stock exchanges are allowed but are regulated.

Alternatives:

Stock exchanges are banned. Stock exchanges are allowed and are unregulated. The Government has no position on the proliferation of stock exchanges. This is left to the local governments. The Government owns the stock exchange(s). The workers' right to strike.

All workers have the right to strike but certain categories of workers regarded as critical to society have to ensure a minimal service.

Alternatives:

All strikes are illegal. All workers, except public employees, have the right to strike. All workers, except certain categories of workers regarded as critical to society, have the right to strike. All workers have the right to strike. Trade Union Strike Ballots

Trade Unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, majority approval of those that vote is needed from its members.

Alternatives:

Trade Unions are not required by law to hold a ballot before striking Trade Unions must by law hold a ballot of all members before going on strike, a majority of all members, regardless of if they vote or not must approve the strike action. Government policy on the DWC ownership of business and industry

The government does not intervene in the marketplace with regards to Democratic Workers' Councils

Alternatives:

The government requires all businesses to be run by Democratic Workers' Councils. The government requires most industries to be fully run by Democratic Workers' Councils. The government encourages the formation of Democratic Workers' Councils through subsidies and tax exemptions Democratic Workers' Councils are not permitted to run a business Justice The right to appeal against a judgement rendered by a court.

Every person has the right to appeal against a judgement and to have it reviewed by a higher court.

Alternatives:

Every person has the right to appeal to the Minister of Justice to have a judgement reviewed by another court. Judgements may only be appealed against for grave procedural errors. All judgements are final and binding; appealing against them is not possible. The Government's position towards the administration of law.

There are no courts, the Head of State will determine what's right or wrong.

Alternatives:

There is a uniform system of courts across the nation. There are regional courts, but decisions of regional courts may be appealed to national courts (if the right to appeal exists). There are regional courts that have jurisdiction over questions of regional law and national courts that have jurisdiction over questions of national law. There are no courts. Curfew policy. (Curfew time to be determined in the Bill description)

The national government may impose curfews, but only if a state of emergency has been declared.

Alternatives:

No curfew policies may be established. Local governments may set curfews, but national government does not. Minors may not use streets or public property beyond the curfew time. No-one may use streets or public property beyond the curfew time. Local governments may impose curfews, but only if a state of emergency has been declared. Government policy with respect to the death penalty.

The death penalty is applied for capital crimes.

Alternatives:

The death penalty is illegal and is never to be applied. The death penalty is not applied, except for terrorism, treason and crimes against mankind. The death penalty is applied to most minor and all major criminal offences. Religious doctrine determines the death penalty. Local governments may choose whether or not to administer the death penalty for capital crimes The government's position towards the use of Forensic DNA databases.

Only DNA from persons convicted of crime is recorded.

Alternatives:

All citizens' DNA is recorded. DNA from persons accused or convicted for a crime is recorded. No DNA is recorded. The decision on forensic DNA databases is left to local governments. The terms of extradition.

The law bars the government from extraditing anyone who is a citizen of the state.

Alternatives:

The law does not limit the power of the government to pursue extradition treaties. Extradition to nations with capital punishment is not allowed, unless there are assurances that the death penalty will not be imposed. Extradition to nations that practice cruel or inhumane treatment of suspects or in punishment is not allowed. Extradition to nations with capital punishment or with cruel or inhumane treatment of suspects and convicts is not allowed. The government's policy concerning gated communities.

Both the government and the private sector can set up gated communities.

Alternatives:

No gated communities are allowed The government sets up gated communities. The private sector can set up gated communities. Only gated communities are allowed. The government's stance on illegal aliens.

The government actively searches houses for illegal aliens and expels them from the country.

Alternatives:

The government does not actively search for illegal aliens, but expels them from the country when discovered. The government actively searches houses for illegal aliens and puts them in integration centers if discovered. The government does not actively search for illegal aliens, but puts them in integration centers if discovered. The government ignores illegal aliens. Dealing with illegal aliens is left to local governments. Government provision of legal aid to the accused.

Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state for defendants with low incomes.

Alternatives:

Legal representation for defendants in criminal trials is paid for by the state. Legal representation is never paid for by the state. Malpractice suits.

Malpractice suits may be brought against doctors.

Alternatives:

Malpractice suits may not be brought. Malpractice suits may be brought against doctors only if death occurs. Malpractice regulations are left to the locality of the practicing doctor. Only a medical regulatory body can prosecute a doctor for malpractice. Tort reform on non-civil lawsuits.

There is a cap on monetary damages awarded to patients in lawsuits.

Alternatives:

There is no cap on monetary damages awarded to patients in lawsuits. Lawsuits may only provide money for medical and legal expenses. Lawsuits may only be filed to force the defendent to revise their actions. National Police Department

There is a national police department funded by the national government and there are local police departments, funded by local governments.

Alternatives:

There is a national police department, funded by the government. The government competitively subcontracts security management to private security firms. The operation and funding of the police department is left to the local government. The government does not operate or fund any police. The weapons used by police forces.

Police officers may only carry standard firearms apart from specially trained firearms units

Alternatives:

Police officers carry standard firearms. Police officers may only carry non-lethal weapons. Police officers carry military-grade equipment. Police officers may only carry non-lethal weapons apart from specially trained firearms units Government's policy towards the powers of the Police.

The police may arrest crime suspects.

Alternatives:

The police may arrest citizens for any reason. The powers of the police are not restricted. Powers of police are left to the local government. The government has no policy towards the powers of the police. The government's policy towards police presence.

The police patrol public property at all times.

Alternatives:

The police do not actively patrol public property. Presence of the police is left to the local governments. The police patrol all property at all times. The use of torture for obtaining information.

Torture is never allowed.

Alternatives:

It is at the discretion of the police officer to torture suspects for information. Suspects can only be tortured under grave emergencies where the information is vital. Education in prisons.

An education plan for prisoners is provided to improve rehabilitation.

Alternatives:

Prisoners are not given any form of education. Prison policy concerning prisoner labor.

Prisoners can do certain jobs in prison, voluntarily, for a small wage.

Alternatives:

Prisoners are interned and do not work in prisons. Able-bodied prisoners have to work during the day. Education Charter School policy (free, privately run, publicly funded schools).

Only non-profit organizations may establish charter schools.

Alternatives:

Charter schools are not allowed. Charter schools must be non-profit and have a specific focus. Charter schools must have a specific focus. Charter school funding, regulation, and development is left up to local governments. Education for children under adult age.

Education is compulsory, but home schooling is permitted.

Alternatives:

Education is entirely voluntary. Education is compulsory and has to happen at school. The age until which students, if education were to be compulsary, are required to be educated (limited between 16 and 21).

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Higher Education Institutions

The government maintains a system of universities, vocational schools, and colleges nationwide.

Alternatives:

The government maintains a system of universities nationwide. The government leaves the development and funding of vocational schools and colleges up to local governments. The government leaves the development and funding of all higher education institutions up to local governments. The government does not maintain any forms of higher education. The regulation of higher education

The government allows private higher education but regulates it to meet nationally set standards.

Alternatives:

The government allows public and private higher education institutions to coexist with self-regulation for those that are private. The government does not allow private higher education institutions. The government does not fund any public higher education institutions, permitting only private higher education institutions to exist. The government provides local governments with funding to operate higher educational institutions. Higher Education Tuition Policy

The government introduces means tested loans for higher education tuition, to be paid back by students after earnings reach a certain amount.

Alternatives:

The government subsidizes higher education tuition to a certain amount, the rest is covered by the individual students. This includes scholarship programs. The government fully subsidizes tuition. The government subsidizes tuition only for students from families classified as low-income or poor. The government does not subsidize tuition, students must pay for higher education themselves. This does not include scholarship programs. Pre-School education.

The government maintains a system of free publically owned nursery and pre-school educational centres.

Alternatives:

The government maintains a system of free publically owned nurseries alongside heavily regulated private establishments. The government maintains a system of free publically owned nurseries alongside unregulated private establishments. The government leaves the pre-school education policy to local governments. The government leaves development of nurseries to the private sector. Pre-school education is private, but the government covers the schoolcosts of poor families. The education system.

There is a free public education system and a small number of private schools, which are heavily regulated to ensure they teach adequate skills and information.

Alternatives:

Education is entirely private and schools run on a for-profit basis. Education is private, but the government issues vouchers to pay for the schooling of disadvantaged children. There is a free public education system alongside private schools. Education is entirely public and free; private schools are banned. Education is private, but the government subsidises the cost of it for everyone Education is a matter of local governments. Singing the national anthem in schools.

Children are made to sing the national anthem at the commencement of school each day.

Alternatives:

Children are only made to sing the national anthem on special occasions. Children are never made to sing the national anthem. Children are not made to sing the national anthem, but are required to show respect when it is played at the commencement of school each day. Sexual Education in schools.

Schools have an obligation to give sexual education at some point in puberty.

Alternatives:

Schools should not educate students in sexual matters. This decision is up to the schools themselves without government regulation. Schools have an obligation to give sexual education at some point in puberty, but individual students have an opt-out option. Educational testing policies in the public educational system.

Standardised testing is secondary to student creativity.

Alternatives:

Standardised testing is the primary means of testing the skills and knowledge of students. Standardised testing is discouraged in favor of practical testing in the work field. Testing policies are left up entirely to the local government to craft Local governments may craft their own testing policies, but all students must meet basic national requirements The teacher's right to discipline children.

Teachers are forbidden from striking children and may only use non-contact discipline (detention, expulsion etc).

Alternatives:

Teachers may use corporal punishment at their discretion. Discipline levels are set by schools. Discipline levels are set by local governments. No forms of direct discipline are allowed. Media A national radio station subsidized by the government.

The government subsidises independent non profit making cooperatives for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised radio stations are allowed.

Alternatives:

All radio stations are private. The government subsidises a national radio station for educational and informational purposes. All radio stations are owned by the state. All radio stations are owned by independent non profit making cooperatives which are subsidised by the government All radio stations are owned by independent non profit making cooperatives which receive no subsidies from the government A national television medium subsidized by the government.

The government subsidises independent non profit making cooperatives for educational and informational purposes; other private non-subsidised TV stations are allowed.

Alternatives:

All television media are private. The government subsidises a national TV station for educational and informational purposes. All television stations are owned by the state. All TV stations are owned by independent non-profit making cooperatives which are subsidised by the government All TV stations are owned by independent non-profit making cooperatives which receive no subsidies from the government Internet regulations.

The government allows anyone to use the internet but the police can run investigations concerning illegal activities conducted by using internet (child abuse, illegal filesharing, ...)

Alternatives:

Use of the internet is prohibited. The government runs it's own internet with government approved content only and no connection to the rest of the world. There is major censorship of the internet by the government. The government has no position on who may use or what is published on the internet. The government's policy regarding regulation of media content.

There are laws against the publication of false information; everything else may be published freely.

Alternatives:

There are no content regulations; the media may publish anything, even proven falsehoods. There are laws against the publication of false information and hate speech. There are laws against the publication of false information, hate speech, and subversive anti-government material. It is forbidden to criticize the government, or publish any material that the government does not approve of. International media content regulation.

International media content undergoes the same regulation as domestic media content.

Alternatives:

International media content is banned. International media content is heavily censored for political purposes. International media content is free from regulation The government's policy regarding sexually explicit material on broadcast television.

All sexually explicit material is allowed on television.

Alternatives:

Sexually explicit material is allowed, but violent or hard core pornography is banned. Sexually explicit material is not allowed, but nudity that is not sexually explicit is. Nudity on television is banned. The time at which sexually explicit content may be shown on broadcast television (if allowed).

Sexually explicit content may be shown all day long.

Alternatives:

Sexually explicit content or nudity may only be shown during hours that very few children watch television Sexually explicit content may only be shown during hours that very few children watch. Nudity may be shown all day long. The government's policy regarding regulation of video games.

The government does not regulate video games.

Alternatives:

The government does not maintain laws as to age limitation for purchasing video games, although it does require a content rating to be clearly displayed on the box. The government maintains strict age limitation laws that require proof of age before sales of video games may be made. Video games are prohibited, except those that pass strict government content ratings. All video games are prohibited. Culture Protection of original works of technology and arts.

Works of techology and art have limited copy protection.

Alternatives:

Works of technology and art are protected by copyright. Technology and art are part of the commons and are not protected by copyright. National Cultural and Historic Sites and Monuments.

The State actively protects scenery, localities, cultural, and historical sites; it maintains an agency to preserve them untouched if public interest so requires.

Alternatives:

The State encourages and funds private efforts towards the protection of cultural and historical heritage. The State does not undertake any action towards the protection of cultural and historical heritage. The State actively removes or modifies cultural and historical heritage which are considered "inappropriate", or if public interest so requires. This matter is left up to the local governments. The governments policy towards the funding of libraries

The national government controls a vast and comprehensive system of public libraries.

Alternatives:

The national government contracts with private companies to maintain a system of libraries. The national government provides local governments with funding to operate libraries. Funding and operation of libraries is left entirely to local governments. Books may only be obtained through private dealers. Government regulation of the viewing of movies.

The viewing of movies is not regulated by the government.

Alternatives:

The government sets a range of standards (to be determined) but these only apply to movie theaters. The government sets a range of standards (to be determined) and these apply to cinemas and private homes. Only government approved movies are allowed to be viewed. The viewing of movies is illegal. The government's policy concerning museum funding.

The national government maintains a system of museums nationwide.

Alternatives:

The government does not fund or manage museums. This is left to the private sector. The government leaves funding and operation of museums to local governments. The government gives monetary grants to organizations which have established or are looking to establish museums. The national government provides local governments with the funding to operate museums. Science The use of animals in cosmetics research.

Animals may not be used for testing cosmetics products.

Alternatives:

The use of animals to test cosmetic products is unregulated. The use of animals to test cosmetic products is regulated. The research and development of pharmaceutical drugs

The government subsidizes research and development of prescription drugs but does not regulate their prices.

Alternatives:

The government subsidizes research and development of prescription drugs and regulates their prices. The government does not subsidize research and development of prescription drugs but regulates their prices. The government neither subsidizes research and development of drugs nor regulates their prices. The use of animals in medical research.

There are no restrictions on the use of animals for research.

Alternatives:

Animals may not be used for any research. Animal research projects must apply for a license and submit to regulation. The use of animals in research is subject to basic regulations. Technology Government policy towards the cloning of human beings.

Research in cloning technologies is not regulated.

Alternatives:

The cloning of human beings is illegal. Research in cloning technologies is legal, but regulated. The government's stance on the source code of software.

The government allows both open and closed source software.

Alternatives:

The government has no stance on the source code of software. The government requires that all source be opened. The government does not require that all source be opened but heavilly regulates closed source software. The government requires that all source be closed. The government requires that all source be closed and owned by the government. The patenting of software techniques.

Software patents can be obtained from the patent office.

Alternatives:

Software designs, techniques, formulae and algorithms cannot be patented Government policy towards space exploration.

The government shall operate a space agency that contracts with and oversees private space-exploration companies.

Alternatives:

The government shall fully fund a state-owned space agency which controls all national space-related activity. The government shall issue permits to private space-exploration companies. Space exploration and use shall be totally unregulated. Space exploration and use is totally prohibited. Ecology The right to kill animals.

Killing animals is legal and unregulated.

Alternatives:

Killing animals is illegal. Killing animals is legal but regulated. The government's policy regarding the ownership of domesticated animals as pets.

There are no laws reguarding domesticated animal ownership.

Alternatives:

People must register domesticated animals with the national government. People must register domesticated animals with the local governement. Ownership of domesticated animals is banned. The government's policy towards hunting endangered animals.

Hunting endangered animals is illegal.

Alternatives:

The government enforces no regulations. Only licensed people may hunt endangered animals. The govenment maintains a list of endangered and threatened species, which it enourages hunters not to shoot. Local governments decide about this. The government's policy regarding the keeping of endangered animals.

Only zoos or zoological institutions are allowed to keep endangered animals; all other forms of keeping or trading in endangered animals are forbidden.

Alternatives:

Keeping endangered animals, or trading therein, is forbidden. Everyone may keep endangered animals, but the trade in, and the ownership of, endangered animals is strictly regulated by the government to prevent their extinction in the wild. Everyone may keep endangered animals, without any restrictions whatsoever. Local governments decide about this. The government's policy regarding the keeping of exotic animals.

Everyone may keep exotic animals, but the trade in exotic animals is regulated by the government.

Alternatives:

Keeping exotic animals is forbidden. Only zoos or zoological institutions are allowed to keep exotic animals. Everyone may keep exotic animals, the trade in exotic animals is unregulated. Local governments decide about this. Forest Management.

Local governments are required to operate forestry agencies, which own and manage all forest land.

Alternatives:

There is a national agency which owns and manages all forest land. There is a national agency which owns all forests, but subcontracts the work to private companies. There is a national agency which exists side-by-side with commercial forestry companies. All forestry is performed by private companies. Local governments may set up forestry agencies. Where they do not, forestry is on a commercial basis. The government's policy concerning forest protection.

Forest protection is left to local governments.

Alternatives:

Forests have strictly enforced protection. Felling is limited to fire breaks. Forests are protected. Logging is allowed by licence only. The government has no policy on forest protection. The government promotes forest clearance. The government promotes and subsidises forest clearance. Government regulation of hunting.

The matters of hunting and fishing are handled by local governments.

Alternatives:

Hunting and fishing is not regulated. Hunting and fishing activities are restricted to designated areas and periods. Private hunting and fishing practices are banned. Government policy regarding a national park system.

The government funds and maintains a network of national parks and/or marine protected areas.

Alternatives:

The government outlaws designation of property for public parks. The government does not have a national park system policy. The government devolves park policy to local governments. The government designates ecological preservation zones but does not fund their oversight. Government regulation of pollution in industry.

Industrial pollution is not regulated by the government.

Alternatives:

The government provides pollution prevention guidelines, but does not enforce them. The government enforces moderate pollution restrictions. The government enforces highly restrictive industrial pollution standards. The government's policy concerning private cars.

Only cars using environmentally friendly fuels are allowed.

Alternatives:

There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars. Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels. Only one car allowed per household, people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives on cars using environmentally friendly fuels. Private cars are not allowed. Government-sponsored recycling programs

The government funds recycling facilities and enforces mandatory recycling for residents, commercial enterprise, and industry.

Alternatives:

There is no national policy regarding recycled garbage. The government funds recycling facilities for public use. The government funds recycling facilities but enforces mandatory recycling for industry only. Local governments decide about this. The government\'s policy on tree (re)planting.

The government requires tree plantation at higher than replacement levels for all logging or clearance operations.

Alternatives:

The government requires tree plantation at replacement level for all logging or clearance operations. The government encourages, but does not require new and replacement plantation. The government does not intervene with regard to the replantation of trees. The government discourages tree plantation. Local governments may set plantation policy. Waste disposal responsibility.

Waste disposal is left entirely to the private sector but is regulated.

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The government is responsible for waste disposal. Private companies are responsible for disposing of their own waste. The government disposes of residential waste. Government disposes special waste only. It is the responsibility of local governments to decide on waste disposal regulation. Waste disposal is left entirely to the private sector and is unregulated. Regulation of the quality of drinking water.

The government sets a range of standards dependant on water usage. (grey water regulation, etc.)

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The government does not regulate the quality of drinking water. Local government is responsible for drinking water quality regulation. The government sets a single standard to ensure all tap water is drinkable. The Government's stance on whaling.

Whaling is illegal.

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Commercial whaling is legal and not subject to restrictions. Commercial whaling is legal, but the government establishes whaling quotas. Commercial whaling is illegal, but whaling for scientific purposes is allowed. Local governments decide about whaling. The government has no position on this. The government's policy regarding the keeping of wild animals as pets.

All wild animals may be kept as pets, without any restrictions or precautions whatsoever.

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The ownership of wild animals as pets is banned. The government maintains a list of dangerous wild animals which may not be kept as pets; other wild animals may be kept as pets. Wild animals may be kept as pets; the owners of dangerous wild animals must take the necessary measures to ensure they can't escape. This matter is left up to the local governments. Agriculture Government agricultural and farming subsidies policy.

The government subsidises the operations of low-income farming families.

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The government denies subsidy assistance to farmers. The government allows local governments to craft agricultural subsidy policy. The government subsidises agriculture based on market demand for the crop being grown. All agricultural operations are state-owned and operated. Agricultural crops which are considered beneficial to the enviroment or to the continued ecological safety of the state are subsidized. Strategic crops are produced on State owned farms. All other produce is left to the Private sector. The government's policy concerning farm size.

Farm size is not regulated.

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Small farms are encouraged to merge together into larger ones. Farms that grow too large are broken up and the land redistributed. Farm size regulations is imposed by local governments. Commercial Fishing Regulation

There are no limits on the amount of fish that may be caught.

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The government establishes fishing quotas. The fishing industry is nationalised, and the government sets production levels. Commercial fishing is completely banned Local governments can establish fishing quotas The government's policy concerning Genetically Modified Crops.

All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are allowed.

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Production and selling of GM crops is banned. Research is allowed. Research and selling imported GM crops is allowed. Production is prohibited. All activities related to production, selling or researching of GM crops are banned. There is no policy concerning GM crops. Government policy concerning the use of pesticides.

Local governments may choose to regulate pesticides certification programs.

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Chemical pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides are banned. The government approves and regulates agricultural chemical use. Farmers are required to list chemicals used on their crops. There is no government oversight or regulation of pesticides. Civil liberties The government's policy concerning adoption.

Regulation is used to screen out only those with a previous history of child abuse.

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Adoption is illegal. Adoption is strictly regulated by the government. Only by passing several tests and by following an intensive program applicants can adopt children. Adoption is regulated by private, recognised organisations. Adoption is not regulated. Adoption policy is to be established by local governments. Adoption is regulated by the government. Applicants can adopt after a routine check-up. The government's policy concerning who can proceed with adoption; in case adoption is legal.

Everyone may adopt children.

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Only heterosexual couples may adopt children. Only heterosexual couples and singles may adopt children. Only couples may adopt children. The Government�s policy with respect to adultery.

There is no explicit government policy on adultery.

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Adultery is legal. Adultery is illegal, but not prosecuted. Adultery is a capital offence. Local governments establish policies on adultery. Racial segregation of public amenities (eg. drinking fountains, public toilets)

Segregation of any public amenity is banned.

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All public amenities are segregated. All government owned public amenities are segregated, private organisations are free to choose. Government owned amenities are not segregated, private organisations are free to choose. The citizens' right to assemble in public.

The police may disperse a group if they believe it poses a potential risk to public safety.

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There are no restrictions on the right of citizens to assemble in groups. The police may disperse a group without giving any reason. The police may only disperse a crowd if a state of emergency has been declared. The Government's policy regarding bestiality (performing sexual acts with animals).

Bestiality is legal and unregulated.

Alternatives:

Bestiality is only legal if it causes no damage to the animals concerned. Bestiality is only legal for the pornographic businesses. Bestiality is illegal. The legality of bestiality is decided upon by local governments. The Government has no policy concerning bestiality. Weapon concealment

Any legal weapon may be concealed when carried.

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Where weapons are carried, this must be done openly. People must first obtain a permit in order to carry concealed weapons. Some categories of weapon must be carried openly, others may be concealed. Local governments may set and enforce concealed carry laws. Crossdressing (dressing like the opposite sex) policy.

Crossdressing is allowed.

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Crossdressing is prohibited by the state. Local governments determine the legality of crossdressing. Crossdressing is allowed, but only for one gender. The legality of divorces.

Divorces are legal, be it mutual consent, grounded cause or if one partner wants it

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Divorces are only legal with grounded cause. (such as adultery, or violence) Divorces are only legal with mutual consent. Divorces are prohibited. The legality of divorces is left up to the local governments. The government's policy regarding the initiation of divorces. (if allowed)

Either partner may initiate a divorce

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Only male partners may initiate a divorce Only female partners may initiate a divorce. Local governments decide who can initiate a divorce National policy regarding the desecration of the national flag.

The national flag may not be desecrated or used for commercial purposes.

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The national flag may not be desecrated or dishonoured. The national flag may not be used for commercial purposes. There are no regulations regarding the desecration or use of the national flag. The government's policy regarding foreign marriages.

Only foreign marriages that comply with domestic policy regarding marriage are recognised.

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All foreign marriages are recognised, regardless of domestic policy regarding marriage. No foreign marriages are recognised. Local governments regulate the recognition of foreign marriages. Ownership of guns by private individuals.

Adult individuals may own guns under strict license conditions.

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Adult individuals are allowed to own and purchase guns freely. Adult individuals may not own firearms unless professionally required. Individuals are not permitted to own firearms under any circumstances. Individuals are allowed to own firearms as long as they do not have a history of dangerous mental illness or a violent criminality. Ownership of firearms is mandatory for all adults. Government recognition of interracial marriages (if marriages are recognised)

Mixed race marriages follow the same regulation as other marriages.

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Interracial marriages are recognised by the government, but with fewer rights than those of same-race couples. Interracial marriages are not recognised by the government. Any form of unofficial interracial marriage or civil union is banned. The legality of interracial sex

Interracial sex is legal.

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Only heterosexual interracial sex is allowed. Interracial sex is illegal, but not prosecuted. Interracial sex is completely illegal. The confidentiality of letters and correspondence.

The confidentiality of letters is inviolable.

Alternatives:

The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate it in extreme situations. The confidentiality of letters is inviolable, but the justice dept. can violate the confidentiality of letters with grounded cause. The confidentiality of letters is not inviolable. Libel laws.

Individuals may sue over falsehoods printed on them.

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The nation has no laws regarding libel. Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions printed on them. Individuals may sue over all defamatory remarks printed on them, even truthful ones. Government policy toward marriage.

The government only recognises civil marriages between a man and a woman.

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Civil marriages are defined by local governments. The government allows all consenting adults to obtain civil marriage contracts. The government does not involve itself in marriage or civil unions. The government's policy on public nudity

There are no laws with regards to public nudity, it is allowed.

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Public nudity is illegal and prosecuted as a civil offence Public nudity is illegal, but private nudist colonies and beaches are permitted. Public nudity laws are left to local governments. The government's policy concerning parental qualifications.

The government does not hold qualifications for new parents.

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The government requires a test for would-be parents, if parents circumvent the test they are allowed to keep the children, but are watched for incompentence. The government requires a test for would-be parents, if parents circumvent the test the government takes custody. The government requires a test for would-be parents, if parents circumvent the test the government requires abortions. Parental qualifications are left to local governments. The state raises all children in state institutions. The Government�s policy with respect to polygamy.

There is no explicit government policy on polygamy.

Alternatives:

Polygamous marriages are accorded equal recognition to monogamous marriages. The government does not recognise polygamous relationships. The government does not recognise polygamous relationships and prosecute those who pursue a polygamous lifestyle. Local governments establish policies on polygamy. The government's stance on population control:

The government does not engage in population control.

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The government imposes a limit on the number of children per family. The government actively promotes population growth. Population control is left to local governments. The government allows a certain number of births each year, and sells birthrights on the market. The government taxes children beyond a certain number per couple. Right to Privacy.

Individuals have a right to privacy, but the courts can force individuals to give information on certain matters if needed. (also known as Habeas Data)

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Individuals have a right to privacy, to keep records and information for themselves. The government has the right to monitor information of individuals without letting them know. Displays of public affection and obscenity laws.

There are no laws regarding obscene public acts.

Alternatives:

All public displays of affection are illegal. All public displays of affection are illegal, except brief greeting exchanges between close relatives. All sexually implicit actions are illegal in public. Sexual intercourse is illegal in public. Local governments may regulate laws on public acts of affection and obscenity. Policy concerning racial segregation in educational institutions.

Segregation is illegal in all educational institutions.

Alternatives:

All educational institutions must be segregated. All public educational institutions must be segregated. Public educational institutions cannot be segregated, private institutions can choose to apply a policy of segregation. Segregation policy is set by local governments. Slander laws.

The nation has no laws regarding slander.

Alternatives:

Individuals may sue over malicious falsehoods spoken about them. Individuals may sue over falsehoods and defamatory opinions spoken about them, if judged to be malicious. Individuals may sue over all defamatory remarks spoken about them, even truthful ones, unless in court testimony. Individuals may sue over all defamatory remarks spoken about them, even truthful ones. Application of libel and slander laws

Libel and slander laws apply to and may be applied by all individuals.

Alternatives:

Libel and slander laws apply only to claims about public figures. Private individuals are exempt from libel and slander suits by public figures. The legality of slavery.

Slavery and the slave trade are illegal.

Alternatives:

The slave trade is illegal, but slavery is legal as a punishment. Slavery and the slave trade is allowed. Legality of Sodomy

Sexual relations of all types are legal for consenting adults.

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Homosexual relations are illegal, but are not prosecuted. Heterosexual relationships only are legal for consenting adults. Sexual relations are only legal for procreation. Sexual relation laws are set by local governments. Weapons allowed to private citizens

Citizens may own any type of weapons, but certain types are restricted to designated places.

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Citizens may own any type of weapon. They may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner. Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, but these may be carried anywhere except as determined by the property owner. Only certain types of weapons may be owned by the general public, and there are further restrictions on places where they may be carried. Women's working rights.

Women are entitled the same working rights as men.

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Women are not allowed to perform potentially dangerous tasks. Women are only allowed to work in part time jobs. Women are not allowed to work. The State requires them to stay at home. Foreign policy The government's policy regarding foreign embassies.

Foreign countries may establish an embassy after obtaining approval from the Foreign Office.

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Any other country may establish an embassy on national soil. The government does not allow foreign embassies. Travel by nationals to foreign nations

The nation issues passports to nationals after a cursory security check.

Alternatives:

The nation issues passports on demand for any reason to its nationals The nation issues passports to nationals after an invasive security check. The nation does not issue passports to any nationals, except on specific authorisation of the Foreign Minister. Government policy concerning immigration.

Quotas are based on individual applicant's qualifications.

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No foreigners are permitted to reside permanently in this nation. There are quotas based on nationality to determine how many foreigners may reside permanently in this nation. Everyone is allowed to reside permanently in this nation. Government policy towards giving aid to foreign countries.

The government only gives aid for disaster relief in foreign countries

Alternatives:

The government never offers international aid The government supplies "tied" aid to poorer nations in return for trading rights The government gives moderate aid to countries in need The government gives high levels of aid to countries in need. International Trade (This is a default in the absense of a specific free trade agreement or specific trade embargo)

The nation allows for imports, but imposes protectionist tariffs and quotas on all imports

Alternatives:

The nation does not allow importation of any goods from any foreign nation. The nation allows for imports, but imposes tariffs and quotas in certain areas The nation imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports, with no tariffs imposed on states which impose no tariffs on our exports. The nation does not impose any tariffs or quotas on imports The national refugee policy.

Only refugees that are victims of extreme circumstances are welcome; they are given integration-aid.

Alternatives:

Only refugees that are victims of extreme circumstances are welcome; no aid is given to them. All refugees are welcome, regardless of their reason, and given aid in integrating them into the country. No refugees are allowed to enter the country. All refugees are welcome but no financial aid is given to them. Travel by foreigners to the nation

The nation imposes minimal border controls on visitors, with cursory security checks, to confirm visitor identities.

Alternatives:

The nation imposes no border controls on visitors The nation imposes strict border control on visitors, with intensive security checks, to maintain law and order The nation imposes oppressive border control on visitors, with invasive and harassing levels of security checks to discourage visiting the nation The nation does not allow any visitors unless a specific permit is authorized by the Foreign Minister. Infrastructure Eminent Domain.

The government may seize private property for vital government works.

Alternatives:

The government may not seize private property. The policy regarding eminent domain is left to local governments. The government may seize private property for vital government works and for corporate use. The government may seize private property for any reason. Eminent Domain compensation. (if Eminent Domain is legal)

A neutral body appointed by the courts determines the compensation, either party may appeal.

Alternatives:

The government does not compensate victims of eminent domain. The government determines compensation for victims of eminent domain. The government determines compensation for victims of eminent domain; victims can sue if they deem it unfair. The victim of eminent domain sets compensation, government can appeal to the courts if they deem the cost too high. The victim of eminent domain determines just compensation. Government policy on energy generation.

Private power stations provide energy for the entire power grid.

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All power stations are publically owned. Small scale private electrical generation is permitted but most energy is generated by a government-owned company. Private and public powerstations exist side-by-side. Government policy on the nation's power grid.

The national grid is fully owned by the State.

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Each region owns and mantains its own power grid. A single private company owns and mantains the national power grid. Multiple private companies each own and mantain sections of the national power grid. National Fire Department

There is a national fire department, funded by the government.

Alternatives:

The fire department is entirely volunteer, equipment and expenses paid for by the government. The government competitively subcontracts firefighting services. Fire prevention and management is left to the local governments. The government has no fire management policy. Government policy on nuclear power

The government requires most energy to be generated by nuclear power

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The government encourages nuclear power (subsidies, tax relief etc) The government does not take any position on nuclear power The decision is left up to local governments Nuclear power plants are not permitted The government's policy concerning the post office

There is a nationalised post office, Private post office agencies are allowed to exist, and the services provided by them are not regulated

Alternatives:

There is a nationalised post office agency in the nation. Private ones are banned. There is a nationalised post office agency. Private post offices are allowed to exist but the services provided by them are regulated Only private post agencies exist, and the services they provide are regulated. Only private post agencies exist, and the services they provide are unregulated. Funding of public transport (where applicable)

Public transport is fully subsidised for people with low-income, with the remainder "user-pays".

Alternatives:

Public transport is fully subsidised by the government. Public transport is partially subsidised with the remainder "user-pays". Public transport is fully user-pays. Local governments decide upon the funding policy. Renewable energy sources (eg. solar power, wind power)

Government subsidies are provided for research and generation of energy through renewable sources

Alternatives:

The government does not take any position with regards to renewable energy The decision on renewable energy sources is left up to local governments No research into renewable energy is permitted The government policy regarding housing.

The State provides public housing to low-income families.

Alternatives:

The State owns and maintains all housing. The State contracts with private companies to provide public housing. All housing is privately-owned. Housing policy is to be determined by local governments. All housing is private but rent is subsidised for low-income households. Train Operating Companies (TOC).

Private companies operate regional TOC's. The national service is provided by a publicly owned, national TOC.

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There is a single publicly owned national train operating company. There is a single privately owned national TOC. The State owns and operates a national TOC, alongside private TOC's. Private companies operate TOC's throughout the Country. Welfare The government's policy regarding Child Benefit.

The State does not provide child benefit.

Alternatives:

The State guarantees child benefit to all families. The State guarantees child benefit to both low-income families and large families. The State guarantees child benefit to families classified as low-income or poor. The State guarantees child benefit to large families. Child benefit policies are left to local governments. Guarantee of minimum income.

All adults not supported by another person shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government.

Alternatives:

All adults not supported by another person shall be guaranteed a reasonable, though not high, standard of living by the government. All adults not supported by another person shall be guaranteed a very basic subsistence income by the government. However, the provision of this is not to exceed a certian period of time. There shall be no direct cash payments to individuals to guarantee a minimum income. The government's policy concerning the pension system.

The state offers a voluntary public pension, combined with other voluntary private pensions.

Alternatives:

The state operates a compulsory, public pension system. The state operates a compulsory public system combined with an optional private pension. There is a compulsory private pension system. The state does not operate a pension system. Individuals must save up for retirement on their own. Pensions are illegal, and retirements are banned. Individuals must work until point of total and permanent physical exhaustion. Religion The Government policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries.

Foreign missionaries are not permitted to enter the nation.

Alternatives:

The government has no policy concerning the visitation of foreign missionaries. The government requires foreign missionaries to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The government determines which missionaries are permitted to visit on a person by person basis. The government selectively screens which religions are permitted to send missionaries to the nation. Certain religions are approved and travel is unregulated. Foreign missionaries are welcomed and encouraged by the government. The State's intervention in the appointment of ministers of religion.

The State has the right to veto the appointment of any ministers of religion.

Alternatives:

The State appoints the heads and other ministers of religions. The State nominates ministers of religion, but the appointment is left up to the religious communities themselves. The matter of the appointment of ministers of religion is left up to local governments. The State does not intervene in the appointment of ministers of any religion whatsoever. Government policy towards evangelism and religious advertising.

Religions are not permitted to promote themselves or advertise in any manner whatsoever.

Alternatives:

Religions are required to obtain government approval before promoting themselves or advertising in any manner. Religious organizations are not permitted to actively promote themselves or advertise, however envangelism is permitted by individuals. Religions are permitted to freely promote and advertise themselves. Taxation of religious institutions.

All religious income, despite the use, is taxed.

Alternatives:

No religions are taxed. Recognized religions are not taxed. Religions are treated as companies, and all profit is taxed, however, charitable donations are not taxed. Religious taxation policy is left to the local governments. The State's policy concerning religious clothing.

There are no laws regulating the wearing of religious clothing and the wearing of religious symbols.

Alternatives:

It is not permitted to wear religious clothing or religious symbols in public buildings. Wearing religious clothing or religious symbols in public is illegal. People are required to dress according to religious codes Public officials are not allowed to wear religious symbols while exercising their duties. The governments stance on religious schools

Religious schools are not allowed.

Alternatives:

Religious schools are allowed, but are strictly regulated. Only recognised religions may set up religious schools. Any religion may set up a school, but they are strictly regulated. Only recognised religions may set up religious schools, with no regulations. Any religion may set up a school, with no regulations. All schools are required to be religious in nature. Remuneration of ministers of religion.

Ministers of religion shall receive no remuneration whatsoever.

Alternatives:

The salaries and pensions of ministers of religion shall be borne by the State and regulated by the law. The salaries and pensions of ministers of religions shall be regulated by the law, but shall be borne by the religious communities themselves. The remuneration of ministers of religion shall be left up to the local governments. The State does not intervene in the remuneration of ministers of religion.

The government policy with respect to prayer in schools.

 * Teacher-led prayers in schools are forbidden, except in religious schools.

Government policy concerning religions.

 * There is an official state religion, but membership is completely voluntary.