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Representative Government

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Representative Government

Though they have been a part of your empire for generations, the people of {0} have their own distinct culture and traditions—a fact that over the years has sparked both celebration and dissonance. Recently, some of the city's more educated have begun speaking out in favor of representative government. Modern times have brought a hunger for new ideas in leadership, and some of the most brazen dissidents even label you a colonialist who has purposely kept their people oppressed. How will you respond?

Choices :

Reform

The people of |MyEmpire| should be led by those they recognize as their own. Change can be expensive, but it is the right thing to do.

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Celebrating on {$0_Farthest_City} for ∞
Modifies the Order axis towards Liberty

Study

Commission an independent panel of experts to conduct more research on the issue. That should satisfy the dissidents for the foreseeable future.

Science Investing on {$0_Farthest_City} for ∞
Modifies the Social axis towards Progress

Ignore

This is a passing fad. The local government should focus on improving things that matter, like roads and factories.

Overproductive on {$0_Farthest_City} for ∞
Modifies the Order axis towards Authority
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Representative Government II

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