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Democratic Party 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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

DP>DP  ChatGPTIncrease, but only after our deficit is drastically reduced

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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


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Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits for members of the National Diet?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income

the Economy  ›  Free Trade

Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

DP>DP  ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

DP>DP  Party’s support baseYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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?

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

DP>DP  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?

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

DP>DP  Party’s support baseYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes

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?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

DP>DP  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

DP>DP  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?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

DP>DP  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?

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?

DP>DP  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?

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

DP>DP  ChatGPTNo, I would prefer term limits instead

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

DP>DP  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?

DP>DP  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?

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