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Social 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.

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Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, but only after living in the country for 5 years

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Japan increase or decrease military spending?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTDecrease


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the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

SDP>SDP  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs are currently too expensive

the Economy  ›  Free Trade

Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, and do not privatize any services

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Japanese flag?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

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?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

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

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

SDP>SDP  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?

SDP>SDP  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?

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

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

SDP>SDP  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?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

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?

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

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

SDP>SDP  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Japan increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTIncrease

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

SDP>SDP  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?

SDP>SDP  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?

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

SDP>SDP  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?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Japan provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

SDP>SDP  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?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo

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?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

SDP>SDP  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?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

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?

SDP>SDP  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

SDP>SDP  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

SDP>SDP  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?

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