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The age at which a person is considered an adult for the purposes of the exercising political and civil rights, undertaking national service, and adult legal responsibility (criminal or civil).
The age at which a person is considered an adult for the purposes of the exercising political and civil rights, undertaking national service, and adult legal responsibility (criminal or civil).


===Age of Political Majority===
==Age of Political Majority==
Political majority refers to the ages at which persons become able to participate in political and civil life, whether that is in exercising whatever level of sufferage is open to the country's citizenry, holding public or elected office, or engaging in national service.
Political majority refers to the ages at which persons become able to participate in political and civil life, whether that is in exercising whatever level of sufferage is open to the country's citizenry, holding public or elected office, or engaging in national service.


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===Voting Age===
The '''{{wp|voting age}} in [[Ajax]]''' varies by country. The age is usually between 16 and 21. In some countries, the voting age may differ by state or the type of vote.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Nation
! Voting age
! Details
|-
|width=100px|{{flag|Erishlands}}
|17, 21
|All Erish citizens at least 17 years old can vote in elections for the People’s Assembly. Those at least 21 years old can also vote in elections for the National Convention. These ages were lowered from 21 and 25 respectively in 1971. State legislatures generally follow similar limits for voting age.
|-
|width=100px|{{flag|Gelonia}}
|16
|
|-
|width=100px|{{flag|Ghant}}
|16
|Lowered from 21 to 18 in 1970, and from 18 to 16 in 2010.
|-
|width=1++px|{{flag|Kayahallpa}}
|None
|The right to elect ones Local Councillor(s) is granted upon completing the Kayahallpan initiation ceremonies and receiving the blessing of an Elder, which typically takes place at age 15. Persons without an Elder's blessing do not have voting rights.
|-
|width=100px|{{flag|Latium}}
|17
|Before 1961, the only requirements for voter eligibility were to be a land-owning, male citizen of Latium with no restrictions or mentions of age. Under the Voting Rights Edict of 1961, all Latin citizens, not felons, and even qualifying Belisarian citizens are eligible to vote in national and local elections.
|-
|width=100px|{{flag|Mniohuta}}
|16
|Much like the age of maturity, the age of voting is 16 in Mniohuta as per traditional cultural practices and tribal law. Depending on the age at which they were naturalised, there are certain instances where naturalised citizens may only vote after the age of 18 to ensure familiarity with the Mniohutan democratic process. Felons are typically allowed to vote even while imprisoned, though those awaiting execution are typically not afforded this right.
|-
|width=100px|{{flag|North Ottonia}}
|16/20
|All [[Citizenship in North Ottonia|Class B & Class A citizens]] are permitted to vote from the time they pass the [[Citizenship in North Ottonia#Basic Civics Assessment|Basic Civics Assessment]]. Citizenship exams can be taken beginning at the age of 16, making this functionally the voting age in North Ottonia. If a person opts against taking the BCA, they are permitted to vote in municipal and prefectural-level elections beginning at the age of 20.
|-
|width=100px|{{flag|South Ottonia}}
|20
|All natural-born or naturalized persons (excluding felons) in South Ottonia over the age of 20 are permitted to vote in elections for the Diet and for lower-polity elections.
|-
|width=100px|{{flag|Sante Reze}}
|15
|Land-owners were granted voting rights since 1502 under the Ecclesiastical Republic, which inherently included Church leaders and merchant guilds, as well as the nobility. When the Noble Republic was established in 1702, the voting rights were granted to all titled adults, where the age of adulthood was considered fifteen - this barred commons from voting even if they owned land. In 18xx, universal suffrage was enacted for all adults.
|-
|width=100px|{{flag|Sydalon}}
|20
|From the introduction of national elections in 1911 until 1946 only male, Catholic land or property owners were eligible to vote in elections, with limited sufferage for women in [[Petra (county)|Petra]]. It wasn't until the Voting Rights Act of 1946 that suffrage was extended to include all female Catholics. Universal suffrage was later extended to include all citizens in 2004, though religious minorities still face difficulty at polling places.
|-
|width=100px|{{flag|Tyreseia}}
|16
|Lowered from 20 in 1970, further lowered from 18 in 1993.
|-
|width=100px|{{flag|Uluujol}}
|18
|Although Uluujol's elections are of little consequence, natural-born and naturalized citizens aged 18 and older are permitted to participate in them.
|-
|-
! Nation !! Voting Age !! Minimum Age to Hold Public Office !! Minimum Age for National Service !! Notes
|width=100px|{{flag|Vannois}}
|17
|As of the 2002 Voting Rights Act Amendment, lowered from 20.
|-
|-
| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|width=100px|{{flag|Vardana}}
|18
|The [[Constitution of Vardana]] calls for universal suffrage for all citizens over the age of 18.
|-
|-
| {{flag|Ottonia}} || 16/20 || 20 || 16/18/20 || Voting age is 16 for anyone who passes the [[Citizenship in Ottonia|Basic Civics Assessment]] for elections at all levels. For those opting not to take the BCA, voting age in municipal, prefectural, and republican elections is 20. Public office requirements vary, but all require a minimum age of 20, and most require the would-be office holder to pass either the BCA or the ACA, as well. While enlistment in the [[Ottonian Service Corps|Service Corps]] can be done as early as the age of 16, a person must be 18 to enlist in the [[Ottonian Guard Service|Guard Service]], and they must be 20 to enlist in the [[Ottonian Federal Defense Service|OFDS]].  
|width=100px|{{flag|Yisrael}}
|21
|Set from the 1954 [[Vote Franchise Act]]; lowered from 23 before 1954.
|-
|-
| Example || Example || Example || Example || Example
|}
|}



Revision as of 22:34, 12 December 2022

Worldwide, the various ages at which persons are considered to be officially adults for different purposes can vary widely.


Ages of Civic Responsibility

The age at which a person is considered an adult for the purposes of the exercising political and civil rights, undertaking national service, and adult legal responsibility (criminal or civil).

Age of Political Majority

Political majority refers to the ages at which persons become able to participate in political and civil life, whether that is in exercising whatever level of sufferage is open to the country's citizenry, holding public or elected office, or engaging in national service.

Voting Age

The voting age in Ajax varies by country. The age is usually between 16 and 21. In some countries, the voting age may differ by state or the type of vote.

Nation Voting age Details
 Erishlands 17, 21 All Erish citizens at least 17 years old can vote in elections for the People’s Assembly. Those at least 21 years old can also vote in elections for the National Convention. These ages were lowered from 21 and 25 respectively in 1971. State legislatures generally follow similar limits for voting age.
 Gelonia 16
 Ghant 16 Lowered from 21 to 18 in 1970, and from 18 to 16 in 2010.
 Kayahallpa None The right to elect ones Local Councillor(s) is granted upon completing the Kayahallpan initiation ceremonies and receiving the blessing of an Elder, which typically takes place at age 15. Persons without an Elder's blessing do not have voting rights.
 Latium 17 Before 1961, the only requirements for voter eligibility were to be a land-owning, male citizen of Latium with no restrictions or mentions of age. Under the Voting Rights Edict of 1961, all Latin citizens, not felons, and even qualifying Belisarian citizens are eligible to vote in national and local elections.
 Mniohuta 16 Much like the age of maturity, the age of voting is 16 in Mniohuta as per traditional cultural practices and tribal law. Depending on the age at which they were naturalised, there are certain instances where naturalised citizens may only vote after the age of 18 to ensure familiarity with the Mniohutan democratic process. Felons are typically allowed to vote even while imprisoned, though those awaiting execution are typically not afforded this right.
 North Ottonia 16/20 All Class B & Class A citizens are permitted to vote from the time they pass the Basic Civics Assessment. Citizenship exams can be taken beginning at the age of 16, making this functionally the voting age in North Ottonia. If a person opts against taking the BCA, they are permitted to vote in municipal and prefectural-level elections beginning at the age of 20.
 South Ottonia 20 All natural-born or naturalized persons (excluding felons) in South Ottonia over the age of 20 are permitted to vote in elections for the Diet and for lower-polity elections.
 Sante Reze 15 Land-owners were granted voting rights since 1502 under the Ecclesiastical Republic, which inherently included Church leaders and merchant guilds, as well as the nobility. When the Noble Republic was established in 1702, the voting rights were granted to all titled adults, where the age of adulthood was considered fifteen - this barred commons from voting even if they owned land. In 18xx, universal suffrage was enacted for all adults.
 Sydalon 20 From the introduction of national elections in 1911 until 1946 only male, Catholic land or property owners were eligible to vote in elections, with limited sufferage for women in Petra. It wasn't until the Voting Rights Act of 1946 that suffrage was extended to include all female Catholics. Universal suffrage was later extended to include all citizens in 2004, though religious minorities still face difficulty at polling places.
 Tyreseia 16 Lowered from 20 in 1970, further lowered from 18 in 1993.
 Uluujol 18 Although Uluujol's elections are of little consequence, natural-born and naturalized citizens aged 18 and older are permitted to participate in them.
 Vannois 17 As of the 2002 Voting Rights Act Amendment, lowered from 20.
 Vardana 18 The Constitution of Vardana calls for universal suffrage for all citizens over the age of 18.
 Yisrael 21 Set from the 1954 Vote Franchise Act; lowered from 23 before 1954.

Ages of Consent

The age at which a person is considered able to consent (without the assent of a parent or guardian) to binding agreements or contracts, entry to the workfroce, or marriage and/or sexual activity.

Ages of License

The age(s) at which a person is considered able to partake in controlled substances, operate controlled heavy machinery, and/or utilize firearms.

School Leaving Age by Country

The age at which a person is allowed to end their involvement in (compulsory) public education.

  School leaving age higher   Employment age higher   Both ages synchronized   Age[s] vary by province   No information or No age set
# Country De jure Years of Nonmandatory Schooling As of Details
Minimum School Leaving Age End of Secondary School
 Ghant
0
0
0
1873 Since education varies from province to province, there is wide variance in this area. Generally speaking, there are no restrictions on working part-time, while full-time employment can be gained when one is out of school.
 Latium
17
0
1977 Until 1977, the leaving age and employment age were each set at 14. It wasn't until the enactment of Education Reform and Improvement Act that both categories were raised to 17. This, however, does not create a prohibition on employment of minors, only requires those over the age of 17 to complete their secondary education, enter full-time employment, or enlist in the Latin Armed Forces. There is no requirement to obtain a post-secondary or tertiary degree, though many individuals do.
 Lyncanestria
17*
(15)*
2
1986 Until 1986, leaving age and employment age were both set at 15; the school leaving age was raised to 17 on the federal level with the School and Education Reform Act. Employment for children at 15 is confined to part-time work with eligibility for full-time employment acquired upon reaching 17, the age of majority.
*States are still able to set a higher age in their jurisdiction.
 Ottonia
16
0
1950 Because persons are considered to reach partial majority at 16 in Ottonia, the compulsory phase of schooling ends at 16. Secondary school continues until the age of 20; students who do not have a specific reason to leave education are strongly encouraged to complete Standard Education, and there are penalties for failing to do so, including an increased chance of being conscripted into either the Federal Guard or Service Corps.

Children between the ages of 13 and 16 can be employed in a business owned by their family for no more than 10 hours per week. At 16, a youth can seek part-time employment (no more than 20 hours per week) outside of a family business; they can apply for an exemption for full-time employment if they have terminated their schooling.

 Sydalon
18
0
1921 Compulsory education is enforced from the age of 6, with school leaving age set at 18.
 Vannois
17
(16)
17
-1
1980 Education is regulated by the Imperial Government, and as such these ages are status for all Vannois.
 Velikoslavia
16
0
1965 Velikoslavia has a nationally unified education system with both school leaving age and working age set to 16. Pupils who leave at 16 may take an apptitude test to graduate early. Velikoslavia offers reduced to free secondary school that pupils may remain in until 19 which allows them to gain significant credit towards a university degree.