Brazilian Social Democracy Party’s platform and policies

the Economy › Government Spending

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes

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the Economy › Taxes

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes

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Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseLess, and provide more government funding

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Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes

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the Environment › Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes

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the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseLower

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Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

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the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes, and make it a living wage

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Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

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Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes

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Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

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Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

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Healthcare › Mental Health

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes

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the Economy › Welfare

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

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Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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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?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes

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Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Brazil increase or decrease military spending?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

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Elections › Campaign Finance

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Foreign Policy › Syrian Refugees

Should Brazil accept refugees from Syria?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes

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Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Brazil increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseDecrease

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Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

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Immigration › Muslim Immigrants

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo, it should be raised

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Immigration › Immigration Ban

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Brazil?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes

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Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

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Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseIncrease

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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?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Social › Niqāb

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

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseYes

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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)?

PdSDB>PdSDB Party’s support baseNo

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Topics

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

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

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

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Do you support the death penalty?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should Brazil increase or decrease military spending?

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

Should Brazil accept refugees from Syria?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should Brazil increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should there be a temporary ban on all immigration into Brazil?

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

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

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

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

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

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)?