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Social Issues

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 51.4k votes1 discussion

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.81.4k votes3 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.41.4k votes1 discussion

Animal Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.9168 votes4 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 3.9151 votes

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Less important 1.9121 votes4 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Most important 4.71.4k votes7 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

More important 4.21.4k votes3 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9123 votes1 discussion

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.1251 votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.71.2k votes

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.6160 votes

Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.9651 votes

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.4k votes12 discussions

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 2.21.4k votes2 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2699 votes

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Least important 1.8177 votes

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Least important 1.2104 votes

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 2.9156 votes

Video Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Less important 2.41.3k votes

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.11.4k votes5 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2118 votes

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?

Least important 1.11.4k votes1 discussion

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.3218 votes

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.91.4k votes5 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Least important 1.61.3k votes4 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Least important 1.51.2k votes1 discussion

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.3177 votes

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.3189 votes1 discussion

Foreign Policy Issues

NATO8yrs8Y

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

Less important 2.1278 votes

EU Authoritarian Sanctions8yrs8Y

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Least important 1.8390 votes2 discussions

Israel13yrs13Y

Should Portugal continue to support Israel?

Least important 1.6980 votes4 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Least important 1.4309 votes1 discussion

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?

Least important 1.3435 votes2 discussions

Central EU Agency8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.1145 votes

Post Brexit UK8yrs8Y

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

Least important 1.1249 votes

EU Army6yrs6Y

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

Least important 11.3k votes10 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

More important 3.51.4k votes

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.11.4k votes2 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 31.4k votes2 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.81.4k votes2 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.11.4k votes4 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Less important 2.41.3k votes3 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.1489 votes

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 21.1k votes

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 2.91.4k votes3 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.21.3k votes

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.91.4k votes2 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.31.4k votes1 discussion

Immigration Issues

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Less important 2.11.4k votes4 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.7390 votes

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

Least important 1.6296 votes2 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.2156 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?

Least important 1.6593 votes2 discussions