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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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

D>D  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, keep the current tax structure

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

D>D  ChatGPTMore


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Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

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

Healthcare  ›  Drug Price Regulation

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, limiting drug prices would also limit the investment in research and development into new life-saving drugs

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

D>D  Party’s support baseYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

D>D  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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

D>D  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of Parliament?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

D>D  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?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

D>D  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?

D>D  Party’s support baseNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income

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?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

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  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, this system is too expensive

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?

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

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Brazil increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

D>D  ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Brazil increase or decrease military spending?

D>D  ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Brazil transition to a four-day workweek?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Brazilian flag?

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Brazil provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

D>D  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?

D>D  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

D>D  Party’s support baseYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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

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  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

D>D  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

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

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, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

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?

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

D>D  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

D>D  ChatGPTYes, but the threshold should be much higher

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps