Questionnaire

. What is the approach to the size of the state?

The state size is maximized as the unemployed are guaranteed a state job.
The state is rather large to enable sufficient welfare provision (nanny state).
There is a propensity to reduce the state size by removing unnecessary state branches.
The state size is minimized (night-watchman state).
There is no state.

. What is the gun policy?

There is no gun control aside of a possible age restriction.
There is a relaxed gun control on age and background checks.
Buying age, licensing and background checks for guns are tightly controlled.
Buying age, licensing and background checks for guns are tightly controlled, no automatic guns are allowed.
No citizen is allowed to own a gun.

. What individuals have voting power?

Some dictator(s) have all voting power as political leaders are predestined (autocracy).
Only landowners or wealthy individuals have voting power (plutocracy).
All adult citizens have voting power (democracy).
Voting power is determined by some meritocratic measure (meritocracy).
There is complete political self-determination as there are no elections (autarchy).

. How is the penal system organized?

The penal system is fully privatized.
There are privatized in addition to state-endorsed prisons.
The prisons must be approved by the state.
There is a centralized state structure for outsourced prisons.
Prisons are entirely state-governed.

. How subsidized is the (public) police force?

The creation of incentives and financing to strengthen the police force is maximized.
The investment is rather large with additional benefits for police members.
There is balanced spending for the police.
The investment in the police force is rather minimal.
There is no public police force.

. How is the judiciary determined?

The government does not instruct or uphold courts.
There is a term limit for judges that serve for a specific term.
Judges serve for a specific term with no term limit.
Judges serve until possibly removed by the government.
Judges serve for life or until they step down.

. How is legislation decided upon?

One person dictates the law (dictatorship).
The law is decided on by a group of unelected people or state officials (bureaucracy).
Legislation is dictated by popular opinion (direct democracy).
The law is decided on by a council of elected representatives (republic).
Legislation consists of voluntary involvement in private property laws and the non-aggression principle.

. What is the approach to international associations?

International associations are rejected in favour of bilateral diplomacy.
Participation in international associations is limited.
The involvement in international agreements is neutrally approached.
Multilateral associations or multinational cooperation is heavily advocated for.
Multilateral associations are started or joined for the sake of international cooperation.

. What does the government do to protect its citizens?

The government spies on its citizens to detect terrorism in addition to the answer below.
There is pre-emptive protection by law, such as banning weapons and other dangerous objects in addition to the answer below.
There is protection from disasters with special (military) reserve forces, in addition to the answer below.
Citizens are protected by a police force and a militia.
There is nothing the government does to protect its citizens.

. What is the legislative goal of humanity?

Every sovereign nation should decide its own fate.
Each nation should have strong diplomatic ties.
The goal is to have world peace, or no more wars.
The law and the world should be under control by a few international superpowers.
The goal is to establish a sole legislative body, or a world government.

. To what degree does the government authorize bodily integrity?

The government completely authorizes the bodily autonomy of individuals.
The government authorizes some procedures conducted on individuals, such as compulsory public schooling in addition to the answer below.
The government authorizes the appearance of individuals in some cases, such as clothing laws in addition to the answer below.
The government authorizes the movement of individuals in some cases, such as no-go zones.
Individuals have complete bodily autonomy.

. What is the euthanasia policy?

Voluntary euthanasia is legalized with possible age restriction.
Active euthanasia is legalized with family consent.
Active euthanasia is legalized in very limited circumstances.
Passive euthanasia is legalized.
Euthanasia is illegal.

. How are desired changes by policy secured?

The erasure or removal of all individuals opposed to policy changes is conducted.
Additional legislature is implemented to reduce obstacles of policy changes including criminalization of opposition.
Without the criminalization of opposition, additional legislature is implemented to reduce obstacles.
Forms of propaganda are created to advocate for the desired changes in policy.
Only a gradual evolution or organic change as a result of policy changes is allowed (gradualism).

. How is a domestic crisis approached?

There are no changes in government control during a domestic crisis.
The government receives total control over individuals in public buildings during a domestic crisis.
The government receives total control over individuals on public property during a domestic crisis.
The government receives total control over individuals outside of their own private property during a domestic crisis.
The government receives total control over civil society during a domestic crisis.

. How would existential crises impact the nation's policies?

An attempt is made to unite all of humanity to handle an existential crisis.
One multilateral body is given the authority over policies during an existential crisis.
A specialized association is created with a large input from numerous countries to hande an existential crisis.
Additional diplomatic agreements are made with few or neighbouring countries to handle an existential crisis.
The attempt is made to resolve any existential crisis domestically without foreign interference.

. What degree of protesting against a tyrannical government is acceptable?

Rebellion or revolting against a tyrannical government is justified.
Rioting or violently protesting (vandalism) against a tyrannical government is justified.
Peacefully protesting, such as picketing or staging against a tyrannical government is justified.
Dismissing or rejecting authority (non-compliance) against a tyrannical government is justified.
No form of protest is ever tolerated.

. How do citizens politically control other parts of the nation?

Citizens hold political control within the countries of their international associations.
Citizens only hold political control within their own nation.
Citizens only hold political control within their own province.
Citizens only hold political control within their own locality.
Citizens only hold political control over their own private property.

. How are traitors of the realm (involved in a coup d'état) treated?

Traitors are heavily fined or confiscated of all their property.
Traitors are exiled.
Traitors are given a life sentence.
Traitors are immediately executed.
Traitors are tortured before executed.

. Who authorizes morality?

Morality is authorized by some cryptocratic system.
Morality is determined by oligarchically chosen bureaucrats.
Morality is concluded by popular opinion or democratically elected representatives.
Morality is determined by meritocratically elected representatives.
Every individual determines the morality over their own private property.

. Who holds the highest order of legislation?

Private law over the property of its owner is not superseded.
There is a possibility of subnational autonomous regions.
The federal law of each sovereign nation has the final say in all of domestic law.
Some supra-national association overrides federal law.
The world government has a final say in every country’s domestic policy.

. What voting method is used to elect government officials?

There either is sortition or there are no elections.
There are ballots with straight-ticket voting.
The voting ballots work with an approval voting system.
The ballots have a ranked voting system.
The ballots use score voting or rating systems are used for private services.

. What weapons are legal to be owned by citizens?

Any weapon can be owned by the public, such as cannons or tanks.
Big guns and knives are legal.
Small guns and knives are legal.
Only non-lethal weapons are legal.
No weapons are legal to be owned.

. How much power does the head of state have?

The head of state is a deity or an absolute dictator.
The head of state can change the constitution as he pleases in addition to the answers below.
The head of state can file executive orders as he pleases in addition to the answers below.
The head of state can dictate diplomacy as he pleases in addition to the answer below.
The head of state can control the army as he pleases.

. How are competitors for political elections organized?

There are no political parties and private services are selectable.
The elections are held for competing candidates.
The elections are held for competing parties.
There are a few establishment parties, no more parties can be created.
The state is a one-party state.

. What institution primarily holds legislative power?

The dictator holds all legislative power.
The federal legislative body (parliament) holds most legislative power.
Regional authorities hold most legislative power over their areas.
Local authorities hold most legislative power.
Every adult person holds most legislative power over their private property.

. What does the governing body provide?

Housing for all citizens is provided in addition to the answer below.
Healthcare and education for all citizens is provided in addition to the answer below.
Education and healthcare are subsidized in addition to the answer below.
Infrastructure is provided in addition to the answer below.
The protection of private property is provided.

. Who governs the means of production?

Only the private owners govern their means of production.
All investors or financiers govern the means of their production plutocratically.
Workers govern the means of their production democratically.
Labour unions own the means of production.
Only the government owns the means of production.

. How is the currency controlled?

The government controls the central bank, money supply and interest rate.
The government influences the money supply and interest rate by loaning from the central bank.
The government has no control on the money supply and interest rate, which are only determined by the central bank.
There is one national currency and the money supply is determined by some standard.
There is no central bank and private currencies are used.

. What responsibilities does the government have?

It is responsible for nothing regarding its citizens.
It is responsible for maintaining the contracts citizens engaged in.
It is responsible for financial stability of citizens in addition to the answer above.
It is responsible for feeding its citizens in addition to the answer above.
It is responsible for everything regarding its citizens.

. How is the approach to space travel?

There is disinterest in any space advocacy.
There is interest in the observation and exploration of outer space.
There are space experiments for the sake of improving scientific knowledge in addition to the answer above.
Space travel for the appropriation of resources in addition to the answer above.
Space travel for the colonization of outer space in addition to the answer above.

. What economic system is put in practice?

The economy is a free market.
The economy has a moderate form of capitalism with some government intervention.
The economy has elements of a market economy with elements of a planned economy.
The economy is a moderate form of socialism with private property.
The economy is a pure form of socialism.

. What form of welfare are citizens granted?

The wealth is completely redistributed.
There is a universal basic income.
There are additional benefits for poorer citizens.
There is lower taxation for poor people.
No form of welfare is granted.

. How is the economy regulated?

Only an independent private sector regulates the economy.
A government-approved private sector in addition to an independent private sector regulate the economy.
Both the government and a partly independent private sector regulate the economy.
Both the government and a government-approved private sector regulate the economy.
Only government agencies regulate the economy.

. What are the rights of animals?

Animals have the same protective rights as humans.
Animals have some universal basic rights.
There are some laws regarding animal production to increase wellbeing.
There are some laws regarding the ownership of animals to increase wellbeing.
Animals are meant to be private property of humans.

. How is the distribution of drugs conducted?

There is a free market on all drugs.
There is a free market on soft drugs.
There is a moderately regulated market on most drugs.
Only the government and heavily regulated individuals can distribute drugs.
Only the government can authorize drug distribution.

. How is the relationship between corporations and the government?

Corporations don't exist as the government owns all labour.
The government controls all corporations.
The government can decide policies of corporations, such as a minimum wage.
Corporations can lobby, while the government can subsidize corporations.
The government and corporations are entirely separated, lobbying and subsidizing are prohibited.

. How is the state involved in scientific research?

Scientific research is completely privatized and independent from the government.
The government does not control scientific research, but subsidizes some private facilities.
Most research facilities are independent, with some state regulation.
Most research facilities are state-governed, while private research is heavily regulated.
Only state controlled research facilities exist, while no private research is allowed.

. What currency is issued in the economy?

The central bank confiscates all precious metal reserves to favour a fiat currency.
There is a fiat currency with no standard.
There is one national currency issued by the central bank, backed by some standard.
There are national subdivisions of currencies that are backed by a precious metal standard.
Only private currencies are issued and backed by multiple precious metal standards with market-determined interest and exchange rates.

. Where do taxes go to?

There is no taxation (voluntarism).
Taxes go to national security and infrastructure.
Taxes go to social programs with welfare in addition to the answer above.
Taxes go to corporations with special interests in addition to the answer above.
Taxes go to state interests with central needs in addition to the answer above.

. What degree of economic internationalism is conducted?

The nation adopts isolationism, or autarky.
The nation attempts to limit trade or exchange of goods with other countries.
The nation allows the conduct of business inside other countries (offshoring).
The nation allows migration as a means of increasing workforce in addition to the answer above.
The nation allows complete free trade, usually with no tariffs in addition to the answer above.

. How is market competition restricted?

There are absolutely no market restrictions.
There are ecological restrictions on the market.
There are increased subsidies to failing sectors in order to save them.
There are increased subsidies to failing enterprises in order to stimulate equality.
Market competition is eliminated.

. What is the approach to wealthy individuals?

The wealthy are expropriated to guarantee equality.
The wealthy are taxed higher.
The wealthy are expected to donate more or conduct philanthropy.
The wealthy are expected to further invest and create capital.
Nothing is expected from the wealthy, but they are respected for wealth creation.

. What is the most important economic statistic to increase?

Increasing deregulation is most important economically.
Increasing stability of inflation is most important economically.
Increasing GDP is most important economically.
Increasing employment is most important economically.
Increasing wealth equality is most important economically.

. How does the government respond to an economic crisis?

The government takes the wheel entirely and centrally plans all resource allocation for the duration of an economic crisis.
Both monetary policy and fiscal policy are conducted to combat an economic crisis.
Monetary policy is conducted to combat an economic crisis.
Saving is encouraged, while spending is discouraged to combat an economic crisis.
Nothing is done by the government to combat an economic crisis.

. What is the tax structure?

There are no taxes but private donations to the government are possible.
There is a significant flat tax.
There is a significant land value tax.
There is a significant income tax.
The wealth is redistributed.

. What is the government control over employment?

The government preemptively dictates the career for each citizen.
The government enforces the chosen occupation or business sector of citizens.
The government attempts to influence employment for citizens through legislation.
There is some legislation that prevents certain citizens from working or switching their occupation (minimum age).
The government has no control over its citizens about the occupations they choose.

. What are requirements for employees that employers have?

The employer has to guarantee nothing outside of abiding by the employment contract.
The employer has to guarantee acceptable working conditions.
There are ways for employees to get promoted or make more income.
The employer must guarantee additional benefits such as healthcare among other things.
The employer must guarantee equal pay and conditions for all employees.

. What is the government control over prostitution?

The government has absolute control over the prostitution sector.
There only are government-approved brothels and pimping.
There are licensing requirements and background checks for brothels, pimps and prostitutes.
There are safety regulations for brothels, pimps and prostitutes.
There is a free market on prostitution (minimum age requirement).

. What is the government control over energy resources?

There is a free market on energy resources.
There are subsidies for certain energy resources.
There are regulations and limits on energy production and distribution.
The government outsources the authorization of energy resources to private contractors.
The government completely controls and authorizes the energy resources.

. How is the banking system governed?

The banking system has a cryptocratic governance.
The banking system has a supranational governance.
The state is engaged in state banking.
The state is engaged in regional banking.
The financial sector is fully privatized with a free banking system.

. What is the policy on religious freedom?

There is criminalization of practicing a religion or holding beliefs other than what is state-mandated.
There is a ban on material related to some unaccepted religion.
Foreign beliefs and religion are tolerated but ceremonial worship is not allowed.
Foreign religion or beliefs are valued but ceremonial worship is limited.
Freedom of religion and beliefs is granted.

. How does the government inspect private lives?

No inspection is done in the private lives of citizens.
The government conducts public surveillance.
The government conducts online tracking in addition to the answer above.
The government records private communication in addition to the answer above.
Complete monitoring of the population is conducted.

. What are restrictions for adoption?

There are unrestricted limitations to adoption.
Adoption is enabled to any willing couple with few background checks.
Adoption is allowed through significant background checks.
Adoption is enabled through severe background checks and a proper parental figure of the same sex.
Adoptions are only permitted for nuclear families.

. What is the main purpose of citizens?

Each citizen must pursue their own rational self interest.
Each citizen must oppose threats to the liberty of themselves and others.
Each citizen must be a functional member of society.
Each citizen must maintain the status quo and oppose possible threats to it.
Each citizen must primarily serve the state.

. What is the military draft policy (conscription)?

There is compulsory drafting for adults.
There is compulsory drafting based on a quota.
Drafting is compulsory for a determined age group.
Drafting is compulsory in time of war.
Military drafting is voluntary.

. What social behaviour is most encouraged?

Citizens must act in rational self-interest.
Citizens must develop independent opinions.
Citizens must tolerate popular opinion.
Citizens must accept the status quo.
Citizens must conform to the status quo.

. How are people of marginalized groups treated (religious or ethnic minority)?

Certain groups of people are not accepted into society (deportation).
Certain groups of people are actively ostracized or demonized.
Certain groups get benefits over others (affirmative action).
Individuals are passively recognized as pertaining to groups being under- or over-privileged.
Individuals are absolutely judged by the content of their character, not by their ethnicity and such.

. How are governmental ID's approached?

There are no ID's.
It is optional to be registered.
ID’s are mandated to be registered but not required to be held.
ID’s are mandated but only required in certain situations, such as having committed a crime or buying drugs.
ID’s are mandated and required to be held at all times.

. To what degree is freedom of speech granted?

Using certain words result in a life sentence or worse.
Using certain words result in jail time.
Using certain words result in a fine.
Certain words are censored.
There is an absolute freedom of speech, anything can be said or written.

. How are people with polarizing or antithetical political beliefs treated?

Political dissidents may simply not be allowed on other people’s private property.
Political dissidents may be censored and kicked from all platforms.
Political dissidents are prohibited from political mobilization.
Political dissidents are actively threatened, targeted or demonized.
Political dissidents are blacklisted and possibly banished (expulsion).

. In what cases is abortion justified?

Abortion is justified for any reason at any point of the pregnancy.
Abortion is justified in cases for convenience before a certain degree of development, such as within the first trimester in addition to the answer below.
Abortion is justified in the case of birth defects in addition to the answer below.
Abortion is justified in the case of rape in addition to the answer below.
Abortion is justified in the case of preventing mother and child fatality.

. What are your views on transgenderism?

Gender dysphoria is a disorder, therapy is the only recommended treatment for complications.
Therapy is the usual option for transgenders, medical treatment is a last resort.
Therapy is the usual option for transgenders, medical treatment is decided by the individual (possible age restriction).
Individuals can decide their true gender (possible age restriction).
Individuals can decide their gender anytime, in accordance with their gender-identity.

. What social contract do unacquainted citizens hold to one another?

Citizens are like a hive and must have the same opinions (fascism).
Citizens are like a family, they can request help from others.
Citizens should look to be on the same page.
Citizens ought to sympathize with the less fortunate (paternalism).
Citizens should only interact with others if this is in their rational self-interest (egoism).

. To what degree is freedom of expression granted?

There is an absolute freedom of expression.
Expressing yourself in certain ways leads to censorship.
Expressing yourself in certain ways results in a fine.
Expressing yourself in certain ways leads to jail time.
Expressing yourself in certain ways results in a life sentence or worse.

. When is firing someone justified?

Workers cannot be fired by their employer under any circumstance.
Employers are fined or punished differently if they fire a worker.
There are restrictions on firing workers.
Firing workers can usually be done, but is restricted in some cases.
An employer can fire someone for whatever reason they want, if in accordance with their contract.

. How is artistic freedom approached?

Artistic freedom is absolute.
Some works have limited availability.
Some works may be censored in most cases.
Some works may be deemed illegal to be possessed.
Some works can get their creator incarcerated.

. How is the value of a person determined?

Someone is valued on the ability and motivation to work for the state.
Someone is valued on the ability to maintain the status-quo.
Someone is valued on the ability of respecting popular opinion.
Someone is valued on the ability to respect liberty.
Someone is valued on the ability to respect private property laws.

. How different is the purpose (telos) of citizens?

Citizens have a unique purpose, strictly in accordance with their rational self-interest.
Citizens have a divergent purpose, barely affected by the rest of society.
Each citizen’s purpose should be in accordance with being functional for society.
Each citizen’s purpose must in some form be beneficial to the state.
All citizens have a converging purpose as conservers of the state.

. What degree of freedom is most justified?

Restrictions are placed on individuals to grant protection and prevent possible danger.
Restrictions are put in place to be more leaning towards protecting the individual from possible danger.
Finding the balance between freedom and restrictions is most justified.
Maximizing freedom with restrictions on socially unacceptable behavior is justified.
The absolute freedom of the individual is most justified.

. How many sides are there in a conflict?

In a conflict everything is grey area between the parties involved.
A conflict primarily has a few grey scales.
In a conflict are two primary sides in addition to a zone of neutrality.
In a conflict are two sides only, of which one may be preferable to the other.
In a conflict are always two sides only, one of which one must align with.

. What behavior guideline is advised most?

From each one's ability, to each one's need.
Always try to be a little kinder than necessary.
Treat others as you want to be treated.
My right to swing my fist ends where your nose begins.
Make the most out of your life.

. What philosophy is most popular among citizens?

Objectivism is the most popular philosophy.
The Nietzschean philosophy is most popular.
The Hegelian philosophy is most popular.
Kantianism is the most popular philosophy.
Marxism is the most popular philosophy.

. What social quality is valued most?

Altruism or selflessness is valued most.
Kindness or loyalty is valued most.
Tolerance is valued most.
Independence is valued most.
Ambition or self-esteem is valued most.

. What is the state control over the media?

The state has no control over the media.
There is few state-owned media, and there is little to no regulation overall.
There is state owned or endorsed media, in addition to regulated private media channels.
All media channels are state-endorsed or approved.
The state owns all the media.

. How is the social hierarchy perceived?

The social hierarchy tends to be torn down in favor of social unity.
Sticking together is more important than social status.
There is a social balance between hierarchy and cohesion.
Improving social positions is preferred to a socially stagnating collective.
The social hierarchy is stressed and climbing the social ladder is an ambition.

. What is your approach to culture?

Culture can change regardless or is ignored (cultural relativism).
Culture isn't important, indifferent approach.
Culture should be accepted (multiculturalism).
Culture should be respected (monoculturalism).
Culture should be maintained and preserved (nativism).

. What aspects of culture are important?

Cultural arts are important in addition to the answer below.
Cultural cuisine is important in addition to the answer below.
Cultural language(s) are important in addition to the answer below.
Cultural traditions are important.
No aspects of culture are important.

. How is the nation's history approached?

The nation's history does not matter.
The nation's history is primarily linked to other nations.
There are a few significant elements in the nation’s history.
Opportunities to learn about the nation's history are encouraged.
Knowing about the nation's history is heavily advocated for.

. How important is the cultural identity?

Cultural identity defines how citizens live.
Cultural identity is part of what identifies the citizen’s lifestyle.
Citizens have mixed feelings about their cultural identity.
Cultural identity has a negligible influence on the citizens’ way of living.
Citizens don't care about their cultural identity.

. How are changes in the nation's territory approached?

Conquering more territory is highly desired (Lebensraum).
Making expansionary campaigns is interesting (expansionism).
Making territorial exchanges with other nations is possible (cessionism).
Maintaining the current territory is preferred.
Borders with other nations are respected and maintained.

. What cultural identity are citizens most in accordance with?

Citizens primarily are localists.
Citizens primarily are regionalists.
Citizens primarily are cultural nationalists.
Citizens primarily are civic nationalists.
Citizens primarily identify themselves with a supra-national identity.

. What is the immigration policy?

There is unrestricted immigration.
There is quota-based immigration.
There is educational merit-based immigration.
There is educational and cultural merit-based immigration.
There is educational, cultural and economical merit-based immigration.

. Should foreign locations convert to a shared culture?

There is zero interest in sharing cultures, to each their own.
Globalization of all nations can be beneficial.
All nations should apply the same global moral standards.
All nations should become multicultural.
One global culture should completely take over (Weltraum).

. What requirements does an immigrant need to fulfil?

Immigrants do not need to fulfil any requirements.
Immigrants have to be able to speak the official language of the nation.
Immigrants have to obtain a job themselves.
Immigrants have to obtain a living place themselves.
Immigrants have to be financially independent.

. What amount of cultures should exist in the world?

There should be as many unique cultures around the world as possible.
There should be around a few cultures per each nation, subnational cultures.
There should be around one culture for each nation.
A handful, pertaining to each race, such as white culture or black culture.
There should be one dominant global culture.

. How homogeneous are heritages in the same locality?

Combining people from highly different backgrounds is advocated for in localities.
There is a preference for a diversity of backgrounds in localities.
There are some foreign backgrounds in localities.
There is a minimal amount of different backgrounds that still are somewhat related in localities.
Having localities that fully share the same heritage is advocated for.

. How are connections felt with other individuals?

Citizens put their family above their locality above people of their culture above their nation above everyone else.
Citizens put their family above their locality above their nation above everyone else.
Citizens put their family above people of their nation above everyone else.
Citizens put their family above everyone else.
Everyone feels equally connected.

. How relative are different cultures?

Cultures are entirely relative.
Cultures are morally relative.
Cultures are principally relative.
Only some cultures have relative elements.
Every culture is built on distinct, unique principles or traditions.

. What is the approach to cultural traditions?

Cultural traditions are guaranteed and preserved.
Cultural traditions are maintained with some effort.
Cultural traditions are taken part in.
Cultural traditions are criticized.
Cultural traditions are denied.

. How culturally cohesive are localities?

Localities in general have a global identity.
Localities are multicultural, with few complete cultural similarities.
All inhabitants of each locality are compatible with the national culture.
All inhabitants of each locality have a preference for some regional cultural elements.
All inhabitants of each locality completely share the local culture.

. What is the relation between a culture and its promulgators?

Citizens of an area dictate the culture through their way of shared living.
Culture is subject to its promulgators.
A culture and its promulgators determine each other in a balanced manner.
Citizens are somewhat subject to their culture.
The culture dictates how its promulgators live.

. How is cultural mixture approached?

The mixture of cultures is celebrated or seen as necessary.
The mixture of cultures is promoted.
There is neutrality regarding the mixture of cultures, a melting pot is expected.
The mixture of cultures is avoided or ill-favored.
Different cultures are segregated.

. How connected are individuals to their heritage?

Citizens perceive a deep identitarian connection with their ancestors.
Citizens put some effort in carrying forth elements from their heritage.
Citizens follow some traditions from their heritage.
Citizens have vague ideas about their lineage.
Citizens are completely abstained from their lineage.

. What is the primary reason behind changes in the culture?

Cultural changes are induced by government legislation.
Cultural changes are induced by immigration.
Cultural changes are induced by obtainment of foreign goods.
Cultural changes are induced by generational transitions.
Cultural changes are induced by technological advancement.

. What amount of people share the same cultural identity?

Around Dunbar’s number (roughly 150) amount of people share the same cultural identity.
Between one million and around Dunbar’s number (roughly 150) amount of people share the same cultural identity.
Between half a billion and one million people share the same cultural identity.
Between humanity and half a billion amount of people share the same cultural identity.
Humanity shares the same cultural identity.

. What is an acceptable reason for immigration?

The target country has a favorable economic position in addition to the answers below.
The target country has a favorable political or diplomatic position in addition to the answers below.
The target country has a favorable civilization or constitutional principles in addition to the answers below.
The target country has a favorable culture or people in addition to the answer below.
The target country is the favorite country because of its national, cultural or historic identity.

. What is the primary spoken language?

Local dialects are primarily used for communication among citizens.
Multiple official regional languages that might be closely related are mostly spoken.
One national language is mainly used.
Citizens primarily use some language belonging to an international group of nations.
Citizens mainly speak one sole world language.

. How are architectural or environmental aesthetics organized?

Aesthetically identical material equality is found throughout society.
There are few aesthetic differences throughout the country.
Regions have aesthetic identities.
There are few aesthetic branches within each region.
Each locality has unique aesthetic features compatible with its culture.

. How is culture persevered?

Culture is reflected in the arts, such as statues or songs in addition to the answers below.
Culture is written about in scripture, such as in history books in addition to the answers below.
There is official recognition about culture, such as official holidays in addition to the answer below.
Older generations teach the younger generations.
Nothing in particular is done.

. What about citizens with a mixed cultural or ethnic background?

Different cultural or ethnic backgrounds are practically relative.
Such citizens identify as both or a mixture between the two backgrounds.
Such citizens identify as from a different cultural or ethnic group at different times.
Such citizens identify completely with one culture or ethnic group.
Such citizens side with one culture or ethnic group and identify as from a unique branch within it.

Important: the following two questions have great influence on your octagon placement:

. What identity do you consider most important for the society you constructed?

The social identity, because this concerns the appearance, desires, opinions, personality, interests, abilities and experiences of citizens.
The cultural identity, because this concerns the language, aesthetics, cuisine, worldview, traditions, gestures and principles of citizens.

. What power do you consider most important for the society you constructed?

The political power, because this concerns the authority, responsibility, protection, suffrage, morality, legislature and order of citizens.
The economical power, because this concerns the growth, value, property, choice, wealth, competition and efficiency of citizens.

Construct your society:

Note: complete state control over something implies the possibility of prohibiting it.

docWrite(numbers[0]). What is the approach to the size of the state?

docWrite(numbers[1]). What is the gun policy?

docWrite(numbers[2]). What individuals have voting power?

docWrite(numbers[3]). How is the penal system organized?

docWrite(numbers[4]). How subsidized is the (public) police force?

docWrite(numbers[5]). How is the judiciary determined?

docWrite(numbers[6]). How is legislation decided upon?

docWrite(numbers[7]). What is the approach to international associations?

docWrite(numbers[8]). What does the government do to protect its citizens?

docWrite(numbers[9]). What is the legislative goal of humanity?

docWrite(numbers[10]). To what degree does the government authorize bodily integrity?

docWrite(numbers[11]). What is the euthanasia policy?

docWrite(numbers[12]). How are desired changes by policy secured?

docWrite(numbers[13]). How is a domestic crisis approached?

docWrite(numbers[14]). How would existential crises impact the nation's policies?

docWrite(numbers[15]). What degree of protesting against a tyrannical government is acceptable?

docWrite(numbers[16]). How do citizens politically control other parts of the nation?

docWrite(numbers[17]). How are traitors of the realm (involved in a coup d'état) treated?

docWrite(numbers[18]). Who authorizes morality?

docWrite(numbers[19]). Who holds the highest order of legislation?

docWrite(numbers[20]). What voting method is used to elect government officials?

docWrite(numbers[21]). What weapons are legal to be owned by citizens?

docWrite(numbers[22]). How much power does the head of state have?

docWrite(numbers[23]). How are competitors for political elections organized?

docWrite(numbers[24]). What institution primarily holds legislative power?

docWrite(numbers[25]). What does the governing body provide?

docWrite(numbers[26]). Who governs the means of production?

docWrite(numbers[27]). How is the currency controlled?

docWrite(numbers[28]). What responsibilities does the government have?

docWrite(numbers[29]). How is the approach to space travel?

docWrite(numbers[30]). What economic system is put in practice?

docWrite(numbers[31]). What form of welfare are citizens granted?

docWrite(numbers[32]). How is the economy regulated?

docWrite(numbers[33]). What are the rights of animals?

docWrite(numbers[34]). How is the distribution of drugs conducted?

docWrite(numbers[35]). How is the relationship between corporations and the government?

docWrite(numbers[36]). How is the state involved in scientific research?

docWrite(numbers[37]). What currency is issued in the economy?

docWrite(numbers[38]). Where do taxes go to?

docWrite(numbers[39]). What degree of economic internationalism is conducted?

docWrite(numbers[40]). How is market competition restricted?

docWrite(numbers[41]). What is the approach to wealthy individuals?

docWrite(numbers[42]). What is the most important economic statistic to increase?

docWrite(numbers[43]). How does the government respond to an economic crisis?

docWrite(numbers[44]). What is the tax structure?

docWrite(numbers[45]). What is the government control over employment?

docWrite(numbers[46]). What are requirements for employees that employers have?

docWrite(numbers[47]). What is the government control over prostitution?

docWrite(numbers[48]). What is the government control over energy resources?

docWrite(numbers[49]). How is the banking system governed?

docWrite(numbers[50]). What is the policy on religious freedom?

docWrite(numbers[51]). How does the government inspect private lives?

docWrite(numbers[52]). What are restrictions for adoption?

docWrite(numbers[53]). What is the main purpose of citizens?

docWrite(numbers[54]). What is the military draft policy (conscription)?

docWrite(numbers[55]). What social behaviour is most encouraged?

docWrite(numbers[56]). How are people of marginalized groups treated (religious or ethnic minority)?

docWrite(numbers[57]). How are governmental ID's approached?

docWrite(numbers[58]). To what degree is freedom of speech granted?

docWrite(numbers[59]). How are people with polarizing or antithetical political beliefs treated?

docWrite(numbers[60]). In what cases is abortion justified?

docWrite(numbers[61]). What are your views on transgenderism?

docWrite(numbers[62]). What social contract do unacquainted citizens hold to one another?

docWrite(numbers[63]). To what degree is freedom of expression granted?

docWrite(numbers[64]). When is firing someone justified?

docWrite(numbers[65]). How is artistic freedom approached?

docWrite(numbers[66]). How is the value of a person determined?

docWrite(numbers[67]). How different is the purpose (telos) of citizens?

docWrite(numbers[68]). What degree of freedom is most justified?

docWrite(numbers[69]). How many sides are there in a conflict?

docWrite(numbers[70]). What behavior guideline is advised most?

docWrite(numbers[71]). What philosophy is most popular among citizens?

docWrite(numbers[72]). What social quality is valued most?

docWrite(numbers[73]). What is the state control over the media?

docWrite(numbers[74]). How is the social hierarchy perceived?

docWrite(numbers[75]). What is your approach to culture?

docWrite(numbers[76]). What aspects of culture are important?

docWrite(numbers[77]). How is the nation's history approached?