How does the majority of citizenry in your nation feel about:
Death Penality: YES. Death Penalty is carried out to those who do the worst of crimes (rape, murder, assault, terrorism, etc.)
Private Prisons: No. All prisons in Pavelania are owned by the government and run by the National Police.
Racial Profiling: No
Church Taxes: No. Christianity is what shaped this country. Our laws and government are all based on Christian values and laws from the Bible. In fact, the only 2 religions allowed in Pavelania are Christianity, the dominant religion, and Judaism. You can choose not to follow Christ, as we don't force you, but you cannot be an atheist, muslim, buddhist, hindu, etc.
Federal Tax: Yes. Federal Tax in Pavelania has been very very low for the past 10 years, but the military is undergoing a modernization, so the federal tax was increased to cover the cost. Once the Modernization is complete, taxes will go down again.
Charter Schools: Yes. Every student and their parent/guardian can choice whatever type of school they want to go to.
Common Core: ABSOLUTELY NO
Tuition-Free Colleges: Free college would be great, but at the sacrifice of HUGE taxes to cover the college cost. A big no no in Pavelania.
Gun Control: Yes, but it doesn't restrict firearms in Pavelania. Our Gun Control system is based on your background, not guns themselves. It has an age requirement and background checks as well. You can shoot in Pavelania above the age of 8, but you need to be 16 to own a firearm. You also have to have a clean record (no criminal past) and cannot have a mental illness, especially if the illness involves suicidal thoughts.
Gun-Free Schools: No. Teachers have the option to conceal carry a small firearm in case of a school intruder. However they have a huge responsibility on their shoulders for having a gun in a class room and must have it on them at all time and keep it away from the students. In Elementary schools, it's advised teachers choose a small caliber or choose a taser.
Gun Violence: Self-Defense, especially a home invasion is EXCLUDED from gun violence. If you commit a real crime involving a gun, your gun rights are stripped for 30 years, and you lose your membership in the Pavelanian Civilian Defense Force for 30 years as well. After 30 years, and you still commit another crime involving a gun, your gun rights and PCDF membership are stripped for life.
Abortion: ABSOLUTELY NO. NOT IN A BILLION YEARS. If you are caught conduction illegal abortions, you could face the death penalty for murdering innocent babies.
Mandatory Vaccination: No. Patients have the freedom if they want to be vaccinated or not.
Physician-Assisted Suicide: ABSOLUTELY NO. Suicide in Pavelania is considered self-murder.
The Right to Health Care: Yes. ALL citizens have the freedom to choose whatever benefits they want to go with their healthcare plan, and it can be adjusted as time goes. Health care benefit prices can also be adjusted according to your income. And if you choose NOT to accept government healthcare, then it's fine. You don't have healthcare, you don't pay. We don't force citizens to pay for healthcare they aren't using.
Family & Medical Leave: Yes
Federal Minimum Wage: Yes. The national minimum wage in Pavelania is currently $8.00.
Labor Unions: Yes
Drinking Age: 21. Alcohol in Pavelania is HEAVILY limited. Beer and Wine, especially wine, are in fact legal but are limited in alcohol content. Alcohol consumption is also discouraged by the government unless it's for health reasons. Also medical alcohol is also legal. We also have heavy fines for those caught drinking and driving, especially those at night.
Medical Marijuana & Recreational Marijuana: Marijauna is
STRICTLY for medical purposes in Pavelania. If you are caught smoking marijuana or you possess un-prescribed marijuana, the person will get MAJOR fines. Also the fines increase if you are caught operating a "pot shop". If you have a history of illegally using marijuana, your gun rights are also stripped.
Military Budget: Yes. As of 2017 the budget was increased, along with federal taxes to cover the cost for our military's modernization program. After modernization, the budget will be slightly reduced and taxes will go down.
Women in Combat: Yes. Anyone can serve for ALL branches of the Pavelanian Military.
Climate Change: No. While we still have coal and diesel burning energy plants, we strive for cleaner plants and renewable energy mainly to make our energy more efficient and to keep our skies cleaner. Gas/coal plants will always be releasing hazardous gases in the air such as Carbon Monoxide, which can harm animals, which is another reason we strive for cleaner energy plants.
GMOs & Mandatory Labeling: Yes. All food labels must label ALL their ingredients and the correct nutritional values. If a producer is caught putting false/deceptive labels, large fines are heading their way.
Renewable Energy: Yes. While we would love to switch to wind turbines and solar panels, some locations around the islands may not always be windy or sunny. In the rainier places, we use energy plants that run on clean coal, propane, natural gas, biomass, biofuel, and biodiesel. However we HEAVILY oppose nuclear energy.
Gay Marriage: ABSOLUTELY NO. NOT IN A BILLION YEARS. LGBT is illegal. If you are caught being LGBT, you are to be deported to a country that allows it.
Transgenders & Bathrooms: ABSOLUTELY NO. NOT IN A BILLION YEARS.