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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average German [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Germany withdraw from the European Union?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, but renegotiate the terms of our monetary contributions

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it


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Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the German language?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Germany maintain a presence at the United Nations?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, and the current government is over-regulating businesses

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Elections  ›  Popular Vote

Should more important political decisions be subjected to a popular vote?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsYes

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

PoR>PoR  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  Church Tax

Should the church tax be abolished?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, fund public ad campaigns about the risks and benefits instead

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government

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?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  National Pension Fund

Should all government officials be required to pay into the national pension fund?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTMore, and end government subsidies

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should Germany remain in NATO?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

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?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Germany increase or decrease military spending?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

PoR>PoR  Public statementsNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

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)?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, and the government has gone too far in the invasion of privacy of citizens

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Authoritarian Sanctions

Should the EU sanction member countries with authoritarian governments?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Germany continue to support Israel?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, we should not give aid to any foreign nations

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Foreign Policy  ›  EU Army

Do you support the creation of a European Army?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Germany assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

PoR>PoR  Public statementsYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Presidential Election

Should the President be elected directly by the people?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Germany increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsDecrease

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer to abolish the European Union

Transportation  ›  National Railway

Should the national railway be privatized?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Germany raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsLower

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the German flag?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

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?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, but legalize drugs

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, funding should come from their members

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

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

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of the Bundestag?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

Domestic Policy  ›  Martin Winterkorn

Should the former CEO of VW, Martin Winterkorn, face criminal charges for his role in the emissions scandal?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Backstop

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, this will prevent Britain from signing trade deals on its own

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Germany provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, Ukraine should rely on their own resources to defend themselves

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, but with more transparency

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

PoR>PoR  Public statementsNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Education  ›  School Truancy

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Germany transition to a four-day workweek?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, and our entire education system should be privatized

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

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?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

PoR>PoR  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers