Big {Political} Data

Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Dual Citizenship

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

Citizenship Test

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

Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Mandatory Military Service

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

Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

Candidate Transparency

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

Campaign Finance

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

Criminal Politicians

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

Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Welfare

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

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

Domestic Jobs

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

Government Spending

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

Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

State Ownership

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

Free Trade

Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Tariffs

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

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?

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

Government Surveillance

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

Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Social Media Regulation

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

Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the House of Representatives?

Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

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

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

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

Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Should major public events include land acknowledgment statements?

Should parents lose custody for intentionally misgendering their child?

Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

Transgender Athletes

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

Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

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

Niqāb

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

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

Animal Testing

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

Environmental Regulation

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

Plastic Product Ban

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

Genetically Modified Foods

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

Fracking

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

Corporate Subsidies

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

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

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

World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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?

COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Mental Health

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

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

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

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)?

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

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

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

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

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Homeless Encampments

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

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

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

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Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Prison Overcrowding

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

Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Defunding the Police

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

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

Should the penalty for traffic violations depend on the driver’s income?

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

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

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

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

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

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

Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

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

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

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

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

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

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

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

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