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These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Swiss voter ranked them on the quiz.

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Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Swiss language?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but only to influence public opinion, not tamper with a fair voting process


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Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

AC>AC  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?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

AC>AC  ChatGPTPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and I believe a mother and father family structure is best for the child

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but with public subsidy

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, as long as they are given a fair trial

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?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Net Neutrality

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Switzerland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

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?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Swiss flag?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Switzerland increase or decrease military spending?

AC>AC  ChatGPTIncrease

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Switzerland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

AC>AC  ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Federal Assembly?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Switzerland continue to support Israel?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but respect Israel’s sovereignty and do not dictate how it should interact with its neighbors

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Switzerland raise taxes on the rich?

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, as long as they can pass the same physical tests as men

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and eliminate all wage standards

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Switzerland raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

AC>AC  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

AC>AC  ChatGPTHurt

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Switzerland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and make it a criminal offense

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

AC>AC  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required