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Independent Regionalist 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

Healthcare  ›  Contraception

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

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

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes


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Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, but tuition costs are currently too expensive

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Chile raise taxes on the rich?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Social  ›  Animal Rights

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, but only by court order

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

IRP>IRP  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Chile maintain a presence at the United Nations?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Chile increase or decrease military spending?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, but with parental permission

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Housing  ›  Green Spaces

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Housing  ›  Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTHelp

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, preventing women from serving in combat roles is discriminatory

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

IRP>IRP  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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Technology  ›  Data Privacy

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

Housing  ›  First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current amount

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

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

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Chilean farmers?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  High Speed Rail

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Elections  ›  Mental competency testing

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

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

National Security  ›  Facial Recognition

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Chile increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

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

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?

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

National Security  ›  Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

IRP>IRP  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?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, we should instead focus on decreasing the cost of education

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Chilean flag?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

National Security  ›  Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Foreign Policy  ›  Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, only for employees that commit acts of discrimination

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

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

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

Science  ›  CRISPR Technology

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

IRP>IRP  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)?

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Chile provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Rent Control

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Technology  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Housing  ›  Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

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)?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

Transportation  ›  Congestion Pricing

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Transportation  ›  GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

Science  ›  Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

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?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

Technology  ›  Cryptocurrencies

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTBoth equally

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income

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?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Restorative Justice Programs

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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

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?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

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

Transportation  ›  Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

IRP>IRP  ChatGPTYes