Try the political quiz

Fiscal Conservatism platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Italian [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

FC>FC  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?

FC>FC  ChatGPTTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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


How similar are your political beliefs to Fiscal Conservatism issues? Take the political quiz to find out.

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, as long as treatment is not subsidized by the government

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Italy raise taxes on the rich?

FC>FC  ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, incentivize private companies to address this issue instead

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Italy transition to a four-day workweek?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, there is too much corruption in Ukraine

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Italy increase or decrease military spending?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, not until we decrease our national debt

Social  ›  Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

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?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Chamber of Deputies?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, this system is too expensive

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Italy increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

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?

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Italy assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but only if there is undeniable evidence they have committed an attack against our country

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

FC>FC  ChatGPTHurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

FC>FC  ChatGPTRegardless, we should end all social welfare programs

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Italian flag?

FC>FC  ChatGPTNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

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?

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

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)?

FC>FC  ChatGPTYes, only if it’s strictly based on a pay-per-quality model