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

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the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

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

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

WAA>WAA  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?

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

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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


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Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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

Healthcare  ›  Contraception

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Chile raise taxes on the rich?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

Social  ›  Animal Rights

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo, and enact legislation preventing government surveillance of citizen communications

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTYes, but only for deadly contagious diseases

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

WAA>WAA  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?

WAA>WAA  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?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Chile maintain a presence at the United Nations?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTYes, but only in response to extreme situations

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo, more police should be added to high crime areas instead

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Chile increase or decrease military spending?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTDecrease

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

WAA>WAA  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTHelp

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

WAA>WAA  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?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

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

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

WAA>WAA  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?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

WAA>WAA  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?

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

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

WAA>WAA  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?

WAA>WAA  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

WAA>WAA  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?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Chilean farmers?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

WAA>WAA  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

WAA>WAA  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?

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

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

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

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

WAA>WAA  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Chilean flag?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

WAA>WAA  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)?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo, treat all traffic equally and continue the openness of the internet

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

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

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

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Chile transition to a four-day workweek?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

WAA>WAA  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Chile provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo, we should not get involved in this conflict

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

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

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?

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Israeli Palestinian Conflict

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

WAA>WAA  ChatGPTBoth equally

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

WAA>WAA  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

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