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Federal Democratic Union platform and policies

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

Topics

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

  ChatGPTYes, but with exceptions for those whose religious beliefs forbid use of vaccines

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

  ChatGPTNo, and we should privatize more public transportation services


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Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

  ChatGPTNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

  ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only increase funding for personalized care instead of subsidizing pharmaceutical companies

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

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?

  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

  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?

  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Switzerland assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Swiss language?

  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Switzerland increase or decrease military spending?

  ChatGPTIncrease

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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?

  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Swiss flag?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

  ChatGPTNo, women are not as physically capable as men for combat

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Switzerland raise taxes on the rich?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

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

  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

  ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

  ChatGPTYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

  ChatGPTMore, and end government subsidies

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Switzerland increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Post Brexit UK

Should the UK be allowed to access European Markets once they leave the EU?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer to abolish the European Union

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Switzerland continue to support Israel?

  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Switzerland provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

  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?

  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

  ChatGPTNo

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy  ›  Church Tax

Should the church tax be abolished?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Switzerland abolish the inheritance tax?

  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

  ChatGPTMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTNo, diversity training should be encouraged but not required

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

  ChatGPTHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Switzerland transition to a four-day workweek?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Switzerland raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

  ChatGPTLower

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

  ChatGPTNo, and mandatory diversity training should be banned

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

  ChatGPTNo

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

  ChatGPTNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country