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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Portuguese voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Social  ›  Animal Rights

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo


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Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

TftP>TftP  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?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

TftP>TftP  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?

TftP>TftP  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?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

TftP>TftP  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?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Portugal transition to a four-day workweek?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

TftP>TftP  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?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

TftP>TftP  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, it is double taxation

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

TftP>TftP  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?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

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?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, 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?

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

TftP>TftP  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?

TftP>TftP  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?

TftP>TftP  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?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Portugal provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

TftP>TftP  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

Should the U.K. and Northern Ireland remain in the EU’s customs area after Brexit?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, keep the EU bloc’s single market and its customs union

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, but only in response to extreme situations

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

TftP>TftP  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?

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, and we should be focusing more on improving public transportation

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

TftP>TftP  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?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Portugal continue to support Israel?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTWe should give equal support to Israel and Palestine.

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

TftP>TftP  Party’s support baseNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes

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)?

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

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

TftP>TftP  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

TftP>TftP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

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