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

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Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted


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Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Venezuela increase or decrease military spending?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTMore

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Venezuela raise taxes on the rich?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, and reduce their salaries and retirement benefits

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Contraception

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

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

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Venezuela increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, and more police should be added to high crime areas

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Venezuela maintain a presence at the United Nations?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

National Security  ›  Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo, and underprivileged citizens deserve the same financial opportunities and services that traditional banks offer the wealthy

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)?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

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?

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

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but there should be more restrictions and transparency on how they spend the money

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Transportation  ›  Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

HFC>HFC  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but decrease the amount

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Venezuela provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Social  ›  Animal Rights

Should the government ban cultural ceremonies that involve the killing of animals for entertainment?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to protect the treatment of animals

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Healthcare  ›  Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTDecrease, to provide economic growth

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTPalestine

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Venezuela transition to a four-day workweek?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

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?

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Venezuelan farmers?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

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

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

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

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

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

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

HFC>HFC  ChatGPTNo