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Christian Democratic Party platform and policies

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

Topics

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsPro-choice

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

CDP>CDP  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsYes

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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


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Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

CDP>CDP  Public statementsLess

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Chile raise taxes on the rich?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsYes

Healthcare  ›  Contraception

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Animal Rights

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, an animal’s life is more important than a cultural tradition

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

CDP>CDP  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo

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?

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

CDP>CDP  Party’s support baseNo

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Chile maintain a presence at the United Nations?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Chile increase or decrease military spending?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsIncrease

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo, but reduce their salaries and retirement benefits

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

CDP>CDP  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsNo

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsHelp

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should Chile continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsYes, but only for medical use

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

CDP>CDP  Party’s support baseYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

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?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Chilean farmers?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Chile increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime

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?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsYes

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Chilean flag?

CDP>CDP  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)?

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

CDP>CDP  Public statementsYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes

Education  ›  University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

CDP>CDP  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Chile transition to a four-day workweek?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Chile provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, but only provide humanitarian aid

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, but the threshold should be much higher

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?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

CDP>CDP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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