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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 526.2k votes

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.82.7k votes

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.725.6k votes

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.72.4k votes

Animal Rights9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.42k votes

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 4.226.1k votes

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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.51.8k votes

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.22.5k votes

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

More important 3.77.3k votes

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

More important 3.521.1k votes

Elected Representatives8yrs8Y

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

Somewhat important 3.426.3k votes

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.124.4k votes

Campaign Finance9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.93.2k votes

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.4265 votes

Healthcare Issues

Contraception7yrs7Y

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

Most important 4.92k votes

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.92.2k votes

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.626.2k votes

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.416.7k votes

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.826.4k votes

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Somewhat important 2.79.4k votes

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Domestic Policy Issues

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.43.6k votes

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.32.8k votes

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

More important 3.82k votes

Video Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

More important 3.522.4k votes

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 3.326.4k votes1 discussion

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.23.3k votes1 discussion

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Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

More important 3.59.8k votes

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

More important 3.41.5k votes

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.14k votes

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.126.2k votes

Criminal Voting Rights8yrs8Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 326.5k votes

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 316.1k votes1 discussion

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 53k votes

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

More important 4.22k votes

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.82.5k votes

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.824.9k votes

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.825.8k votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.424.3k votes

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations2yrs2Y

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

Less important 1.9323 votes

EV Subsidies1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.2106 votes

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Most important 4.86.9k votes

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.725.6k votes1 discussion

Dual Citizenship7yrs7Y

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

Less important 2.41.9k votes

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Less important 2.426.2k votes1 discussion

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

Less important 2.321.3k votes1 discussion

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.325.8k votes

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.326.2k votes

Genetic Engineering5mos5MO

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Somewhat important 2.9774 votes

CRISPR Technology5mos5MO

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

Less important 1.8456 votes

Lab Grown Meat5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.3352 votes

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Chile raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.626.4k votes1 discussion

Government Spending10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.625.9k votes2 discussions

Economic Stimulus11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.1k votes

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Somewhat important 3.21.4k votes

Universal Basic Income7yrs7Y

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Somewhat important 3.21.8k votes

Labor Unions10yrs10Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Somewhat important 3.123.5k votes1 discussion

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Foreign Policy Issues

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Chile maintain a presence at the United Nations?

More important 3.61.8k votes1 discussion

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Chile increase or decrease military spending?

More important 3.426.2k votes

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.326.4k votes1 discussion

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Somewhat important 3.21.8k votes

Foreign Aid9yrs9Y

Should Chile increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.525k votes

Ukraine and Nato3yrs3Y

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Least important 1.8499 votes

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

Should Chile provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Least important 1.7354 votes

Saudi Arabia and Iran1yr1Y

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

Least important 1.1296 votes

Housing Issues

Affordable Housing5mos5MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 3651 votes

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 2.78.9k votes2 discussions

Green Spaces5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7250 votes

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies5mos5MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.6400 votes

High density residential buildings6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.7328 votes

Rent Control5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.6291 votes

Foreclosure Assistance5mos5MO

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

Least important 1.6257 votes

National Security Issues

National Identification System5mos5MO

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Somewhat important 3.1814 votes

Facial Recognition5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.2406 votes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense5mos5MO

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

Less important 2703 votes

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications5mos5MO

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

Less important 2604 votes

Cross-border Payments5mos5MO

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)?

Least important 1.5282 votes

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.826.4k votes1 discussion

High Speed Rail5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.4487 votes

Fuel Efficiency Requirements5mos5MO

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

Least important 1.6246 votes

Congestion Pricing5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.5337 votes

Autonomous Vehicle Regulation5mos5MO

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

Least important 1.5185 votes

Electric Vehicle Mandates5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.4227 votes

Advanced Automotive Technology5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.4131 votes

Technological Issues

Data Privacy5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6472 votes

Ethical Artificial Intelligence5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.8263 votes

Social Media Regulation5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.6758 votes

Cryptocurrencies5mos5MO

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

Least important 1.4914 votes

Self Hosted Digital Wallets4mos4MO

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Least important 1.3175 votes

Artwork Investment Contracts1mo1MO

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

Least important 1.3207 votes

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Most important 4.626.5k votes

University Debt Accountability1yr1Y

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

Less important 22.3k votes

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