Can you critique the system of government described in the excerpt? What are the benefits? What problems might arise from this system? What could be improved? On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being an authoritarian dictatorship and 10 being a direct democracy, how democratic is this system?

"The Adytite Republic of Polynesia is a small unitary theocratic republic located in an archipelago in the southeastern region of Polynesia. It spans 300 km in radius and covers an area of 100,000 square kilometers. Previously, the Republic was under the autocratic rule of Norman Taylor, the first President of the Republic, from 1857-1862 until his assassination. During this time, the Republic had a highly militaristic nature, utilizing Industrial Age technology and biological weaponry to create a mobilized military force. Its territories encompassed around 30% of Polynesia, mainly concentrated in sparsely populated locations.

However, the current authorities of the Republic have distanced themselves from its founder, Norman Taylor, and have renounced the imperialist ambitions of the past. The population of the Republic is primarily anomalous, with estimates ranging from 50% to 80%. Government statistics indicate that around 64% of the population possesses anomalies, but the lack of peer review raises questions about the representativeness of this figure. The majority of the populace exhibits the ability to manipulate flesh.

The state religion of the Republic is Sarkicism, a religious and philosophical system centered around the worship of flesh, the spread of disease, promotion of cannibalism, and the practice of flesh manipulating magic. Despite this, the Republic allows limited freedom of religion and has a small Christian and Muslim minority. The Republic is predominantly rural, with only a few urban centers where the majority of the population resides. Its economy relies on human and animal agriculture, manufacturing, and tobacco farming. However, trade is impossible due to an ongoing embargo.

The government of the Republic controls 60% of the economy, while the rest is owned either communally or by individuals. The government is divided into three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial. The legislative branch includes the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Karcist Council. Members of both the House and Senate are directly elected through majority voting per district. The Karcist Council consists of 20 individuals representing the Church of the Republic, the state religious body of which all citizens are members. They are appointed by the Karcist, a spiritual and secular leader in Sarkicism. A bill can be passed by obtaining approval from 60% of both the Senate and House or by gaining majority approval from the Karcist Council, even if one house unanimously rejects the bill.

The executive branch is composed of the President and their cabinet. The President is directly elected for a single five-year term with no chance of re-election. Each cabinet position must receive approval from the Karcist Council through a majority vote or from 60% of both the Senate and House. The judicial branch consists of The Supreme Court Of the Republic, which comprises six posts held for life. These justices are appointed by the President and must be approved by a simple majority in the Senate and House. The Karcist Council has no influence in the judiciary.

Society in the Republic is a blend of Proto-Sarkic beliefs and modernity, emphasizing religious and civic patriotism, as well as modern technology. While social stratification exists, every citizen is entitled to adequate healthcare and food. The Republic boasts the cheapest healthcare in the world, likely due to the prevalence of biological manipulation and crafting among its population, rather than inherent superiority of the government healthcare system. Participation in the armed forces is mandatory for all citizens over the age of 19, who must serve either two years in the military or 16 months of civil duty.

With a total of 300 islands, the Adytite Republic of Polynesia has not established any official treaty or cooperative agreement with international organizations."