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Republicanism platform and policies

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

Topics

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, the government should not be involved in healthcare

Foreign Policy  ›  NATO

Should Norway remain in NATO?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, not until other countries increase their financial contributions

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn the Norwegian language?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and remove multilingual translations from government documents and services


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Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

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?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

R>R  ChatGPTRegardless, this should be decided at the state level

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Norway raise taxes on the rich?

R>R  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Norwegian flag?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and it should be illegal to burn any nation’s flag

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, and increase punishment for drug dealers

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Norway increase or decrease military spending?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Norway increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

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?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

R>R  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?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

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)?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

Foreign Policy  ›  Israel

Should Norway continue to support Israel?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

R>R  ChatGPTNo, the government should never require the diversity of private businesses

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

R>R  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?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Norway raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

R>R  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Norway assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

R>R  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?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but not in heavily populated areas

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?

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

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Education  ›  Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

R>R  ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

R>R  ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

R>R  ChatGPTNo, fund national and local programs instead

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

R>R  ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

R>R  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the Storting?

R>R  ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

R>R  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

R>R  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

R>R  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?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

R>R  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

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