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Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 5597 votes

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.58.5k votes3 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.38.4k votes1 discussion

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 48k votes1 discussion

Animal Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 4638 votes4 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.3499 votes1 discussion

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Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 32.9k votes

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.98.5k votes4 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.48k votes3 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.16.5k votes

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 1.9517 votes

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.6455 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 38.5k votes3 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.88.4k votes7 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.81.4k votes

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.6718 votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.66.9k votes

Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 44k votes

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.68.5k votes12 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.51.1k votes

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 2.28.4k votes2 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Least important 1.73.9k votes

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Least important 1.6528 votes

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.3169 votes

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 4846 votes

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8718 votes

Video Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Less important 2.47.6k votes

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2.28.4k votes5 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.1517 votes1 discussion

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Least important 1.7356 votes

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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?

Somewhat important 3.2200 votes

NATO8yrs8Y

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

Somewhat important 2.71.8k votes

European Commission8yrs8Y

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

Somewhat important 2.7480 votes

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 2.5237 votes

EU Authoritarian Sanctions8yrs8Y

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Less important 2.42k votes2 discussions

European Union Countries8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.3226 votes

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Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.71.3k votes

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 28.5k votes5 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 1.97.9k votes4 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Least important 1.76.8k votes1 discussion

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.7963 votes1 discussion

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.6870 votes

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Less important 2.2523 votes1 discussion

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Less important 2.18.2k votes4 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Less important 1.9798 votes1 discussion

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

Less important 1.91.4k votes2 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 1.81.9k votes

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.6348 votes3 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 2.98.4k votes3 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.57.8k votes

Economic Stimulus11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.4213 votes

Government Spending11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.48.3k votes2 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Less important 2.3223 votes

Domestic Jobs8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.2501 votes1 discussion

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Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

More important 3.78.5k votes

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.18.5k votes2 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.48.4k votes2 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.58.4k votes2 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.48.4k 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 1.73.2k votes2 discussions