Great little game - I suck at editing so here are a few suggestions I might add.
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World opinion meter - could be positively influenced by foreign aid and negatively influenced by military size, border control, etc…
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Olympic games event - if your world opinion bar, GDP, and other factors get high enough you may receive this random event. It would, of course boost GDP and happiness for everyone.
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The sexual education policy - set from abstinence only (+ to religious and conservatives) to comprehensive (+ liberals, - poverty, + health)
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Tax enforcement agency - would be like the welfare agency but would help with those pesky tax dodgers
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Driving age - set from 14 (here in Michigan) to 21
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Media censorship option - like the internet censorship but would help with “media backlash” at the expense of liberals, etc…
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Abortions - from total ban to no restrictions
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Interstate highways - would be a boon to motorists and increase GDP, for a price of course.
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National language / religion, etc - patriots would love this but socialists and liberals wouldn’t
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Slavery reparations event - either pay, or not pay. Would boost opinions in various groups
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Impeachment - if your approval rating gets too low and the other political party wins the midterm elections, they can vote you out of office.
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Adding cabinet size and makeup to other nations (like the US)
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Living off of interest - if you have to pay a penalty for being in debt, why not be given a bonus for not being in debt? Would allow you to do more with your policies and lower taxes later in the game.
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Fixing the re-election bug. If you hit escape during the vote counting while losing you can still stay in office.
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I’ve gotten 100% of the vote a few times now…seems kind of weird that NO ONE would vote for the other person…not even himself.
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More clearly define the criteria for the medals. I’ve gotten 100% on the technological advantage meter and not gotten the medal for it.
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Flat tax option, instead of the progressive tax in the game. Conservatives would love it.
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After every event “overwhelmingly positive” is displayed for whatever political party is involved in the decision whether or not they’re for or against it.
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I think import tariffs should have more of an impact on the poor - since they would be most likely to buy it.
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Making the population size more match the nation’s actual makeup. Somehow I think there are more than 10 million people living in the US.
Here’s a shot of my current game. I’ve manage to get up to 100% in the elections for the 3rd straight time, running a huge surplus and reserve, nearly everyone is green and crime and poverty are totally gone.
If I can get 100% three times in a row, why can’t I get the “popular leader” medal?