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Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Social › Animal Rights

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

MO>MO Personal answerPro-choice, but ban after the first three months

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › European Union

Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

MO>MO Personal answerYes, but only indoors or crowded areas

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo, and I believe global warming is a natural occurrence

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

MO>MO Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatization

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

MO>MO Personal answerI am satisfied with the current system

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

MO>MO Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

MO>MO Personal answerMaintain the current rate

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

MO>MO Personal answerDecrease

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

MO>MO Personal answerNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › NATO

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

MO>MO Personal answerMore

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Domestic Policy › Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes

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?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should Portuguese citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

MO>MO Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

MO>MO Personal answerYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Immigration › EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

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?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

MO>MO Personal answerNão mas deveriam ser incentivados e não deveriam ficar surpreendidos caso haja problemas de comunicação

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

MO>MO Personal answerNo, but decriminalize drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

MO>MO Personal answerHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

MO>MO Personal answerDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

MO>MO Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

MO>MO Personal answerYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they are planning to attack our country

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes

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?

MO>MO Personal answerNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Foreign Policy › European Union Countries

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

MO>MO Personal answerDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

MO>MO Personal answerYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israel

Should Portugal continue to support Israel?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

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)?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Backstop

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Portuguese flag?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Portugal increase or decrease military spending?

MO>MO Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

MO>MO Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

MO>MO Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Central EU Agency

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

MO>MO Personal answerNo

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Topics

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

What is your stance on abortion?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Should Portugal withdraw from the European Union?

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

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

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

Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

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

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

Should Portugal remain in NATO?

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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

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

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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

Should Portuguese citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should immigrants be required to learn the Portuguese language?

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

Should Portugal assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

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

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should Portugal increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

Should Portugal continue to support Israel?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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)?