Pacifica

Pacifica (Pacifican: Pasipika) officially Federal Republic of Pacifica (Pacifican: Republikang Pederal ng Pasipika, Latinican: República Federal de Pacifica) is a sovereign state in the south of Serica. Its capital is Buendia and largest city is Ayala.

Politics
Pacifica is a federal full-presidential republic. The current President in office is Victor Cruilles. The Pacifican legislature is the Pacifican House of Congress divided into the Pacifican Senate and Pacifican House of Representatives.

General

 * You become a legal adult at age 18.
 * You can obtain a driver's license at an age depending on the jurisdiction.
 * The age of consent depends on the jurisdiction. 15 in Capital Territory, 16 in 5 other states, 17 in 4 other states.
 * The legal age of marriage is 18.
 * Capital punishment is used but effectively not carried out, with the last execution taking place over 10 years ago.
 * Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide are illegal.
 * Pornography is legal with age restriction.
 * Gambling is legal with age restriction.

Suffrage

 * The legal voting age is 18.
 * People of all Genders, Religions, Social Classes, and Education level have the right to vote.
 * Individuals are required to be citizens to vote.
 * Those with criminal records are permitted to vote.
 * One must be 21 years old to run for public office.

Gun laws

 * In Pacifica, only members of the police force can obtain a weapons license and must be 18 years and older.

Drug laws

 * Alcohol (<15% by volume) is legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.
 * Alcohol (>15% by volume) is legal and restricted for those 18 years and older.
 * Nicotine and Tobacco products are illegal.
 * Cannabis is legal for medicinal use only.

Abortion laws

 * In Pacifica, abortion is legal depending on the circumstance and there is mixed public opinion.
 * Costs are generally covered by the state.
 * Abortion is legal up to 24 weeks from conception, but a woman is expected to pay for it from her own funds.
 * Abortion is legal in the case of fetal defects and costs are covered by the state.
 * Abortion is legal in the case of rape and costs are covered by the state.
 * Abortion is legal where the mother's life may be threatened but a woman is expected to pay for it from her own funds.
 * Abortion is regulated by the state. Only public hospitals are allowed to perform it.

LGBT rights

 * Same sex activity is legal in Pacifica. LGBT people are widely accepted, but may face stigma.
 * The age of consent for same sex intercourse is the same as heterosexual intercourse.
 * The LGBT community has the freedom of expression.
 * LGBT people are permitted to serve in the armed forces.
 * The LGBT community is protected by law from discrimination.
 * Same-sex relations and same-sex adoption are recognized depending on the jurisdiction. LGBT people are only allowed to get married in 4 states out of 9, and are allowed to adopt children in 7 out of 9 states. Capital territory allows however, allows both LGBT marriage and adoption.
 * Changing one's gender is legal. Two genders are recognized by law.

Military

 * Approximately 2-2.9% of Pacifica's GDP is spent on the military annually.
 * Women are permitted to serve in the armed forces.
 * Conscription is enforced, with alternative service available. Both men and women are conscripted.

Freedom of Speech

 * Freedom of speech is granted to all citizens constitutionally.
 * It is legal to criticize the government.
 * Online speech falls under Freedom of Speech.
 * Laws concerning hate speech do exist but are not well enforced.
 * Laws concerning the incitement of violence do exist but are not well enforced.
 * The press is considered as almost completely free.
 * There is minimal censorship online by the government.