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

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Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

E>E  ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

E>E  ChatGPTDecrease

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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


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Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo, reduce military spending instead

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

E>E  ChatGPTRaise

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

E>E  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

E>E  ChatGPTIncrease

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

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?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

E>E  ChatGPTIncrease

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

E>E  ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

E>E  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?

E>E  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

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?

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

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

E>E  ChatGPTYes, and increase the amount

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

E>E  ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?

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

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?

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

E>E  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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