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Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the French language?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

6>6 Personal answerPro-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?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Social › Euthanasia

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

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?

6>6 Personal answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

6>6 Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Social › Niqāb

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

the Economy › Taxes

Should France raise taxes on the rich?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the French flag?

6>6 Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Transition

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but with parental permission

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

6>6 Personal answerFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

6>6 Personal answerNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

the Economy › Government Spending

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › NATO

Should France remain in NATO?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but NATO should focus more on counter-terrorism strategies

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

6>6 Personal answerYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should France raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

6>6 Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should France increase or decrease military spending?

6>6 Personal answerDecrease

National Security › Foreign Assassination

Should France assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

6>6 Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Technology › Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

6>6 Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

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?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

6>6 Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

6>6 Personal answerDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should France transition to a four-day workweek?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Environment › Fracking

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

6>6 Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

6>6 Personal answerYes

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?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, 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?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should France provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

6>6 Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

Housing › Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

6>6 Personal answerHelp

National Security › Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

6>6 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

6>6 Personal answerNo, they should be reduced

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

6>6 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)?

6>6 Personal answerNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Housing › High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

6>6 Personal answerYes

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Science › CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Ride-Sharing Subsidies

Should the government subsidize ride-sharing services for low-income individuals?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

6>6 Personal answerNo

the Environment › EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

6>6 Personal answerYes

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Bicycles and Bike Lanes

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

6>6 Personal answerYes

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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Technology › Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

6>6 Personal answerYes

National Security › Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

6>6 Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

6>6 Personal answerPalestine

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, unless the transaction is considered income

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

6>6 Personal answerNo

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Topics

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should immigrants be required to learn the French language?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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

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

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

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

Should France raise taxes on the rich?

Should it be illegal to burn the French flag?

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

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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 the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should France remain in NATO?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should France raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should France increase or decrease military spending?

Should France assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

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

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

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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 government increase spending on public transportation?

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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

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

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

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

Should France transition to a four-day workweek?

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

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

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

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

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

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

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

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