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Democratic Socialism platform and policies

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

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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

DS>DS  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country


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Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the French language?

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should France raise taxes on the rich?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes

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?

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the French flag?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

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?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should France increase or decrease military spending?

DS>DS  ChatGPTDecrease

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should France assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should France raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

DS>DS  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should France remain in NATO?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

DS>DS  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

DS>DS  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the National Assembly?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

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?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  North Korea Military Strikes

Should France conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

DS>DS  ChatGPTHelp

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should France transition to a four-day workweek?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

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)?

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

DS>DS  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

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?

DS>DS  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services