”The age of majority is the threshold of adulthood as recognized or declared in law. It is the moment when minors cease to be considered such and assume legal control over their persons, actions, and decisions, thus terminating the control and legal responsibilities of their parents or guardian over them.”

This would mean at (and not before) 16 or 21 you could: Move out, Vote, Work full time, Play the lottery, Drive late at night, Open a bank account in your own name, Get a tattoo, Make a will, Get married, Buy fireworks, Own land, Sue or be sued, Donate blood, Join the military, Change your birth name, and more.

For this specific debate the purchase of alcohol and tobacco, as well as sexual consent will not be included.