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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

D>D  ChatGPTPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

D>D  ChatGPTTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Control

Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees


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Social  ›  Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

D>D  ChatGPTAbolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and the government should never regulate prices of private businesses

Social  ›  Gun Buyback

Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Social  ›  Planned Parenthood Funding

Should the government continue to fund Planned Parenthood?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and the government should not give funds to any organizations

the Environment  ›  Climate Change

Should the government increase environmental regulations to prevent climate change?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Social  ›  Gender Identity

Should “gender identity” be added to anti-discrimination laws?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and repeal anti-discrimination laws for private companies

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Education  ›  Student Loans

Do you support increasing taxes for the rich in order to reduce interest rates for student loans?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and transition all current government student loans into privately managed accounts

Social  ›  Religious Freedom Act

Should a business be able to deny service to a customer if the request conflicts with the owner’s religious beliefs?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, any business should be able to deny service for any reason

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Healthcare  ›  Medicaid

Should the federal government increase funding of health care for low income individuals (Medicaid)?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and each state should decide their own level of coverage

Education  ›  Free College for All

Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

D>D  ChatGPTRegardless, this should be decided at the state level

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

the Economy  ›  Paid Sick Leave

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Domestic Policy  ›  Supreme Court Reform

Should the Supreme Court be reformed to include more seats and term limits on judges?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and the Supreme Court should not be politicized

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Immigration  ›  Immigration Healthcare

Should illegal immigrants have access to government-subsidized healthcare?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and the government should never subsidize healthcare

Social  ›  Racial Sensitivity Training

Should the federal government require racial sensitivity training for employees?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Border Security

Should the U.S. increase restrictions on its current border security policy?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and allow border states to manage their own security policy

Immigration  ›  Illegal Immigrant Detainment

Should local law enforcement be allowed to detain illegal immigrants for minor crimes and transfer them to federal immigration authorities?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but the victim’s family should decide the punishment

Social  ›  Government Mandates

Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

Domestic Policy  ›  No-Fly List Gun Control

Should people on the “no-fly list” be banned from purchasing guns and ammunition?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, it is unconstitutional to deny someone’s rights without due process

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should the U.S. remain in NATO?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, it is obsolete and should be abolished

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

D>D  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Healthcare  ›  Obamacare

Do you support the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, government should not be involved in healthcare

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should the U.S. continue to support Israel?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

Domestic Policy  ›  Muslim Surveillance

Should local police increase surveillance and patrol of Muslim neighborhoods?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, but police should increase surveillance and patrol of all high crime neighborhoods

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Social  ›  Confederate Flag

Should states be allowed to display the Confederate flag on government property?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, each state should have the right to display any flag they choose

Domestic Policy  ›  NSA Domestic Surveillance

Should the NSA (National Security Agency) be allowed to collect basic metadata of citizen’s phone calls such as numbers, timestamps, and call durations?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and abolish the NSA

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Laborers

Should working illegal immigrants be given temporary amnesty?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, create a simple path to citizenship for immigrants with no criminal record

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

Social  ›  First Amendment

Should the government support a separation of church and state by removing references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Immigration  ›  Sanctuary Cities

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Patriot Act

Do you support the Patriot Act?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and pass strict laws prohibiting government surveillance without probable cause and a warrant

Social  ›  Safe Spaces

Should universities provide “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces” for students?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, college is meant to challenge students thoughts and opinions so they are prepared for real life

Immigration  ›  Immigration

Should children of illegal immigrants be granted legal citizenship?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and abolish all national borders

Immigration  ›  Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Domestic Policy  ›  Gun Liability

Should victims of gun violence be allowed to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, manufacturers and dealers should only be held liable for negligence

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should the U.S. remain in the United Nations?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and remove the U.N. headquarters from the U.S.

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Crime  ›  Solitary Confinement for Juveniles

Should prisons ban the use of solitary confinement for juveniles?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, and we should create more social programs to help prevent and rehabilitate criminals

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

D>D  ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

the Economy  ›  Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

D>D  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, we should embrace the diversity that immigrants add to our country

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

Should the US increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

D>D  ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Immigration  ›  In-State Tuition

Should undocumented immigrants be offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges within their residing state?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pay taxes

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and abolish capital gains taxes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the American flag?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

the Environment  ›  Oil Drilling

Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the US increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

D>D  ChatGPTDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Education  ›  Common Core

Do you support Common Core national standards?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, education should be handled at the state and local level instead of the national level

Domestic Policy  ›  Eminent Domain

Should the government be allowed to seize private property, with reasonable compensation, for public or civic use?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and the government should never be allowed to seize private property

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

D>D  ChatGPTDecrease

the Environment  ›  Alternative Energy

Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

Domestic Policy  ›  Gerrymandering

Should the redrawing of Congressional districts be controlled by an independent, non-partisan commission?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, switch to a multi-member, proportionally selected redistricting system

Social  ›  Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Torture

Should the military be allowed to use enhanced interrogation techniques, such as waterboarding, to gain information from suspected terrorists?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and we should strictly follow the laws of the Geneva Convention

Domestic Policy  ›  Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead