Patriots are a voter group.
Patriots take a hardline stance when it comes to both personal and national security. They support firearms, the military, and anti-immigration measures.
Influences[]
Patriots are 20% less likely to be part of any Ethnic Minorities.
Membership[]
Poor Foreign Relations and rampant Racial Tension will encourage nationalist sentiments while good relations and low tension will discourage it. In addition, Citizenship Tests, National Service, and having a Space Program will all inspire patriotic behavior.
Other Groups[]
Patriots tend to get along well with Conservatives (as both groups support anti-crime measures) and State Employees (as both groups support national institutions). Their nationalist attitudes often put them at odds with the globally-minded Liberals; the only thing the two groups can agree on is the right to bear arms. In Democracy 3, they're also often in opposition to Ethnic Minorities.
Pressure Group[]
Patriots who are dissatisfied with their nation's policies for too long may join the violent True Way pressure group.
In Democracy 3, dissatisfied patriots - especially poor ones - may join the Patriot Party to make their demands heard and, if ignored, may radicalize and join the Patriot Army.