the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
Social › Animal Rights
Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?
Party’s support baseYes, an animal’s life is more important than a cultural tradition |
Healthcare › Stay At Home Order
Should the government enforce a “stay-at-home” order to combat the coronavirus?
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions |
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Foreign Policy › European Union
Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings |
Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate
Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?
Party’s support baseYes, but only indoors or crowded areas |
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
ChatGPTNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead |
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications |
Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization
Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
the Economy › VAT Rates
Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
Party’s support baseLower |
Science › Mandatory Vaccinations
Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?
ChatGPTYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
the Economy › Taxes
Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?
ChatGPTReform to a flat tax |
Social › Women in Combat
Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?
ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
ChatGPTNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market |
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
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?
ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead |
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?
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Foreign Policy › European Commission
Should the European Commission be dismantled?
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Foreign Policy › NATO
Should Portugal remain in NATO?
Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance
Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?
ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high |
the Economy › Universal Basic Income
Do you support a universal basic income program?
the Economy › Inheritance Tax
Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should Portuguese citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners |
Immigration › EU Migrant Quota
Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
ChatGPTYes, for most but not all drugs |
Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation
Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?
Party’s support baseYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services |
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?
ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics |
Foreign Policy › United States of Europe
Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?
the Economy › Labor Unions
Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?
ChatGPTHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Portugal, have the right to vote?
ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
Party’s support baseNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should Portugal increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
National Security › Foreign Assassination
Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?
ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial |
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas |
Foreign Policy › European Union Countries
Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?
the Economy › Bonus Cap
Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?
ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money |
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?
ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Portugal be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions
Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should Portugal provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?
ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
ChatGPTYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it |
Foreign Policy › Backstop
Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?
ChatGPTNo, this will prevent Britain from signing trade deals on its own |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
Party’s support baseYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives |
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
the Economy › Surcharge Ban
Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?
ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Foreign Policy › Israel
Should Portugal continue to support Israel?
ChatGPTYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
Social › Employee Diversity Training
Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?
ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
Healthcare › Vaccine Passports
Should the government issue vaccine passports?
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?
ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?
ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced |
the Environment › EV Subsidies
Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?
Foreign Policy › Post Brexit UK
Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?
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)?
ChatGPTYes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model |
the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting
Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?
ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private |
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?
ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency |
Foreign Policy › Israel Boycott
Should it be illegal to join a boycott of Israel?
Party’s support baseNo, this is a violation of free speech |
Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status
Should frozen embryos be considered children?
Foreign Policy › EU Army
Do you support the creation of a European Army?
the Economy › Bitcoin
Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?
Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency
Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?
the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?
ChatGPTYes, but with more transparency |
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
the Economy › Greece Bailout
Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?
Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban
Should the government ban TikTok?
ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech |
