Pacifica

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Federal Republic of Pacifica

Republikang Pederal ng Pasipika (Pacifican)
República Federal de Pacifica (Latinican)
Flag of Pacifica
Flag
Motto: 
"Pagkakaisa at Pag-unlad"(Pacifican)
"Unidad y el Progreso"(Latinican)
(Everish:"Unity and Progress")
Anthem: 
"Sulong Pasipika "(Pacifican)
(Everish:"Onwards Pacfica")
File:Location Map Pacifica.png
CapitalBuendia
LargestAyala
Official languagesPacifican • Everish • Latinican
Recognised regional languages
List
Antesian
Ayamaru
Galerano
Ifugan
Llortish
Marayinian
Vradiw
Religion
77% Christianity
15% No Affiliation
4% Other
2% Dayawism
2% Islam
Demonym(s)Pacifican
GovernmentFederal full-presidential republic
• President
Victor Cruilles
LegislaturePacifican House of Congress
• Upper house
Pacifican Senate
• Lower house
Pacifican House of Representatives
Establishment
• Federation of Pacifica from US Eldance
4 January 1916
• Celebration of Independence
1 June 1916
• Takeover of the Communist Party of Pacifica
2 July 1948
• Pacifican Civil War
19 February-30 November 1974
• Adoption of Federal System
30 June 1982
CurrencyPacifican Peso (₱) (PAP)
Time zone+7
Date formatMM-DD-YYYY
Driving sideright
Calling code+722
Internet TLD.pc

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[edit]

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.

Social Policies and Laws[edit]

General[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

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

Drug laws[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  • 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.