Political Ideology Test: What Political Ideology Am I?

1. Is it appropriate to take government action if the majority of the people disagree?

Yes - if it is mandated by a court to protect human rights.

Yes - if impartial experts believe it is good for the people.

Yes - if the government thinks it is good for the people.

No - the people are the ultimate authority.

No - no organization can claim to act on behalf of the people if even a minority of people disagree with it.

2. When it comes to social issues, I believe:

The government should uphold traditional moral values.

Individual liberty should be prioritized above all else.

The government should actively promote social equality.

The focus should be on individual responsibility and limited government intervention.

A balance between individual liberties and social responsibility is necessary.

It's important to critically evaluate each issue on its own merits.

3. How important is religion in society?

Religion is important, and its teachings are true. And therefore, the state should protect and enforce it.

Religion is important, and its teachings are true, but freedom of religion is also important.

Religion is not absolute truth but has important things to teach and is valuable in society.

Religious teachings are obviously untrue, but they bring many benefits to society, and so people should be free to believe in them.

Religion is untrue and harmful and should be attacked by the state.

If most people in a country are religious, then the government should also be religious.

4. Should the rights of the individual be sacrificed for the good of society?

Society always comes first.

The individual always comes first.

Mostly society comes first, but the individual is also important.

Mostly the individual comes first, but society is also important.

An individual is above all.

5. How should the government proceed in terms of stem cell research?

It is unethical and should be banned.

It should be legal, but I shouldn't have to pay money for it.

It should be legal and heavily funded because of its importance for science and medicine.

It should be legal because the rights of society surpass the rights of the individual.

6. How much should the government invest in the sciences?

The government should invest heavily in all areas of science.

The government should not waste money on unnecessary research, particularly on theoretical subjects.

Only people who want to pay for research should pay for research.

The government should only fund research that the taxpayers think is important.

7. Should the government pay to maintain museums that can't survive on their own?

No - if no one wants to go there, I shouldn't have to pay for it.

Yes - the government should ensure that its people have access to educational material.

Only if the majority of people think they should be open.

Yes - people should learn about the glorious history of their country.

8. What should the judicial system focus more on- punishment or rehabilitation?

Punishment

Rehabilitation

Both

It depends on the crime.

9. What is your opinion on universal health care?

All health care should be free and provided by the state.

There should be a universal health insurance system to ensure all citizens can afford health care when they need it.

Socialized health care creates more problems than it solves. Private health care and health insurance are sufficient.

It needs to be abolished.

10. What decisions should be voted on directly by the public?

All laws and government decisions should be subject to the public vote.

Constitutional amendments and important decisions should be voted on, but things such as economic policy should not.

People should elect a government and legislature, and they should do the rest.

The public is not qualified to take any important decision.

Laws that directly affect the public should be voted on by the public.

11. What should be the primary purpose of the government?

To carry out the will of the people

To make sure about people's freedoms

To reduce poverty

To protect the nation

To control all of society

The government is not required.

12. A person has been repeatedly arrested for robbery, and all attempts to rehabilitate them have failed. If released, they will rob again. What should be done with them?

Death penalty - they have committed a crime and are of no use to society.

Forced labor - they should be made to work to benefit society.

Exile / Parole - keep them from robbing again while respecting their human rights.

Release them - the government has no right to do any of the above.

13. Who should make decisions in a courtroom?

Jury

A highly qualified judge trained in the law and human rights.

The government

Public

14. Should the death penalty be there?

For worst criminals

Yes

For serious crimes, only.

No

The government should decide.

15. Share your opinion on abortion.

Pro-life

Pro-choice

Not sure / in between

Umm

16. Should gay marriages be allowed?

Why not?

That doesn't sound right.

Gays should have no right.

That's a personal choice.

It should be a topic of discussion.

17. If the people vote to persecute a minority, should this be allowed?

Not at all

If people will

Minorities need to be persecuted.

That sounds foolish.

Only if it's a mild persecution

It should be a matter of discussion.

18. Should your country be a part of an organization such as the European Union?

Yes, why not?

No, it's not required.

No, because the National identity is above all.

People should decide

If a situation arises where this decision has to be taken.

19. Share your opinion on civil service as well as public co-operation.

The civil service is incompetent and dysfunctional. Services that you pay for anyway should be privatized.

There is no need for public services. All services can be handled by the private sector.

Public co-operations are important in certain key industries where it must be ensured that everyone is treated equally.

Government run-organizations are the best type of company.

20. How should the government transfer money from rich to poor?

The money should be in full control of the government.

There should be high taxes on the rich.

There should be some taxes on the rich.

It's not required.