Try the political quiz

Independent Democratic Union 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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence


How similar are your political beliefs to Independent Democratic Union’s policies? Take the political quiz to find out.

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTMore

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

IDU>IDU  Party’s support baseYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Chile raise taxes on the rich?

IDU>IDU  Public statementsNo

Healthcare  ›  Contraception

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Animal Rights

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, these ceremonies are an integral part of our cultural tradition and tourism

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

IDU>IDU  Party’s support baseNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

IDU>IDU  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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, increase consumer incentives to recycle these products instead

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

IDU>IDU  Public statementsNo

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

IDU>IDU  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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but only if they are repeated offenders

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Chile maintain a presence at the United Nations?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

IDU>IDU  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Chile increase or decrease military spending?

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

IDU>IDU  Public statementsYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

IDU>IDU  Public statementsHurt

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

IDU>IDU  Party’s support baseLower

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTDecrease

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

IDU>IDU  Public statementsNo

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

IDU>IDU  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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

IDU>IDU  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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTMore, current benefits should be capped

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Chilean farmers?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Chile increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

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

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Chilean flag?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

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)?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, this would make the internet faster and more reliable for users

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Chile transition to a four-day workweek?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Chile provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTYes, but only for cryptocurrencies that hold stable value without price fluctuation

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

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?

IDU>IDU  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?

IDU>IDU  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?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

IDU>IDU  ChatGPTNo, but there should be more age restrictions on social media apps