Try the political quiz

Sociological Francoism platform and policies

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

Topics

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

SF>SF  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

SF>SF  ChatGPTIncrease


How similar are your political beliefs to Sociological Francoism issues? Take the political quiz to find out.

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTYes, and it should be at least two years of service

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

SF>SF  ChatGPTYes, and nationalize the industry

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, officials gain valuable experience and become more effective representatives over time

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

SF>SF  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?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, and we should not allow any new immigrants into the country at this time

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

SF>SF  ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

SF>SF  ChatGPTYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

SF>SF  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

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?

SF>SF  ChatGPTYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, but 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?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, and voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, we have more important issues that need funding

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, and adoption agencies should prioritize offering children to straight couples before offering to gay 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?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

SF>SF  ChatGPTDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

SF>SF  ChatGPTPro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

SF>SF  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

SF>SF  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

SF>SF  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

SF>SF  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?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, and make it a criminal offense

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, and ban all gender transitioning treatments

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, only when the advice was proven to harm the patient

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?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, and I am skeptical about the viability of electric vehicles

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, only if it is an immediate threat to our safety

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

SF>SF  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?

SF>SF  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities