Quiz: Are You a Conservative or a Liberal?


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Created 6/25/2024

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https://news.gallup.com/poll/388988/political-ideology-steady-conservatives-moderates-tie.aspx

Find out if you lean more towards conservatism or liberalism with this thought-provoking quiz!

Find out if you lean more towards conservatism or liberalism with this thought-provoking quiz!

1. How do you view the role of government in economic regulation?

Government should have minimal involvement, free markets solve most issues.
Limited regulation is necessary to prevent abuses.
Moderate regulation is important to ensure fairness.
The government should regulate the economy to promote social welfare.
The government should heavily intervene to correct inequalities.

2. What is your stance on social welfare programs?

They should be minimized to encourage self-reliance.
Only essential programs, like unemployment benefits, should exist.
A balanced approach with some support is best.
Social welfare programs are important and should be expanded.
These programs are crucial and should cover all essential needs.

3. How important is a strong national defense?

It’s the top priority to ensure safety and security.
Very important but should not overshadow other areas.
Important but needs to balance with social and economic issues.
Should focus more on diplomacy and less on military.
Should significantly reduce military spending in favor of social programs.

4. How do you feel about environmental regulations?

They hurt businesses and should be reduced.
Only cost-effective regulations should be implemented.
Necessary but should be balanced with economic interests.
Critical for protecting our environment and should be strengthened.
Essential and should be the primary focus regardless of cost.

5. What's your perspective on healthcare?

Private healthcare is the optimal system.
A mix of private and minimal government programs.
Balanced public-private partnership.
Public healthcare should be expanded to cover more people.
Healthcare should be entirely government-funded and universal.

6. How should the education system be structured?

Private schools should have priority over public ones.
Public schools are necessary but should compete with charters.
Equal balance between public, charter, and private schools.
Public education should be robustly funded and available to all.
Education should be entirely public and free from K to college.

7. What is your opinion on taxation?

Taxes should be as low as possible to encourage growth.
Lower for businesses, moderate for individuals.
Balanced taxation, ensuring fair contributions from all.
Higher taxes on the wealthy to fund social programs.
Significantly higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations to redistribute wealth.

8. How do you feel about immigration?

Strict immigration controls are necessary.
Tighten immigration, but allow skilled workers.
Balanced approach, ensuring security and opportunity.
Welcoming policies with fair security checks.
Very open borders with minimal restrictions.

9. What is your stance on cultural issues (e.g., LGBTQ+ rights, abortion)?

Traditional values should be upheld and protected.
Some traditional values, with moderate social change allowed.
Balance traditional values with progressive changes.
Progressive changes should be embraced and supported.
Full embrace of progressive social changes.

10. How should the criminal justice system be handled?

Strict laws and tough penalties prevent crime.
Generally stricter with room for minor reforms.
Balance between punishment and rehabilitation.
Focus on rehabilitation and reducing incarceration.
Complete overhaul to focus on social justice and rehabilitation.