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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Brazilian [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

DC>DC  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence


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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, but shorten the lifespan of drug patents

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

DC>DC  ChatGPTHelp

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

Healthcare  ›  Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Foreign Policy  ›  North Korea Military Strikes

Should Brazil conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Brazil increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

DC>DC  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Brazil increase or decrease military spending?

DC>DC  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Brazil transition to a four-day workweek?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should Brazilian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Brazilian flag?

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Brazil provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, and increase the current amount of resources we are providing

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Brazil, have the right to vote?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Brazil be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

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?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

the Economy  ›  Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

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)?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

DC>DC  ChatGPTBoth equally

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes