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Criminal Issues

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.33.2k votes5 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

More important 3.73.3k votes

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

More important 3.52.6k votes

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3777 votes1 discussion

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.1177 votes1 discussion

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 1.8180 votes1 discussion

Healthcare Issues

Drug Price Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.53.1k votes1 discussion

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.43.2k votes4 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 3.23.1k votes1 discussion

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7143 votes1 discussion

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2183 votes1 discussion

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.5145 votes2 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Least important 1.3119 votes1 discussion

Domestic Policy Issues

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

Most important 53.2k votes2 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Most important 4.83.3k votes1 discussion

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.53.2k votes2 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.2132 votes

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Brazilian flag?

Less important 2.1148 votes1 discussion

Political Advertising on Social Media5yrs5Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Less important 2.1134 votes1 discussion

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Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.83.3k votes1 discussion

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Brazil increase or decrease military spending?

More important 3.53.2k votes3 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Brazil increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Somewhat important 3.2922 votes1 discussion

Foreign Elections7yrs7Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Least important 1.6139 votes1 discussion

North Korea Military Strikes9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.6146 votes3 discussions

Economic Issues

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.83.1k votes1 discussion

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.73k votes2 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.43.3k votes4 discussions

Equal Pay10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2114 votes1 discussion

Labor Unions10yrs10Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Less important 1.9198 votes1 discussion

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Less important 1.9167 votes5 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.5558 votes1 discussion

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.23.2k votes1 discussion

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.4401 votes

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.42.5k votes1 discussion

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.12.9k votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.8192 votes

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 53.2k votes3 discussions

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Most important 4.73.1k votes3 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.53.2k votes1 discussion

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 2.7236 votes1 discussion

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Less important 1.9120 votes1 discussion

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Less important 1.8238 votes1 discussion

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 43.3k votes1 discussion

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 3.73.2k votes4 discussions

Genetic Engineering9mos9MO

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Somewhat important 2.8105 votes

Electoral Issues

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.53.2k votes4 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.43.2k votes3 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.73.3k votes1 discussion

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 3.23k votes1 discussion

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Less important 2.51.5k votes4 discussions

Immigration Issues

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.11.7k votes1 discussion

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Less important 23.2k votes

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.7413 votes2 discussions