Here you will find the laws and politics that have been put into place. Pay close attention to them. The punishment is dire if they are broken. It is also your responsibility to make sure the citizens of the Republic follow them.
The Baltimore Act
The Baltimore Act states that "It shall be unlawful for any citizen of the Monroe Republic to buy, sell, own, or transport any firearm, except that of the loyal militia." Now of course this law does not affect the members of the Militia (you)so you have nothing to worry about. However, should you find a citizen that is breaking this law, they are to be taken into custody as the punishment for this crime is death.
Immigration/Defense Act
Article 7, Section 28 of this law allows officials of the Republic to question or even detain any person that they suspect of criminal or subversive behavior.
Laws
*Heroin is legal to manufacture, sell and use in the Republic.
*Per the Immigration and Naturalization Defense Act, all Militia personnel are able to search, detain and question anyone who is believed to be involved in criminal or subversive behavior.
Foreign Relations
The Monroe Republic has attempted diplomatic relations with the California Commonwealth in the past, but their emissaries seldom return. That combined with Neville's negative opinion of Californians indicates that the two nations have poor relations. The Monroe Republic was almost to the point of open war with the Georgia Federation and the Plains Nation, possibly due to resentment of the former's successful economy and the latter's alliance with the former. Miles Matheson also expressed heavy disdain for the nation of Texas, indicating a hostile relationship between the Monroe Republic and Texas. It is unknown if the Monroe Republic was in contact with any nations overseas. However, there are legitimate reasons for the Monroe Republic's isolation from the rest of America.
Economy and Taxes
*Economy
The Republic uses at least two forms of currency - gold and Militia Trade Dollars but some people use crops to pay taxes. Considering that Militia Trade Dollars are only used within the Monroe Republic, it seems that gold and diamonds are used as a universal currency of sorts. The rate of exchange for the various currencies is unknown at this point. Most of the Republic's economy is based on food crop cultivation but there is also an amount of heroin production.
*Taxes
Many villages pay taxes sometimes in the form of crops to the Republic. Failure to pay taxes will result in prison sentences.
