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Revolutionary Socialist Party platform and policies

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

Topics

Immigration  ›  Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

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

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?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime


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Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Social  ›  Animal Rights

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, an animal’s life is more important than a cultural tradition

Healthcare  ›  Contraception

Should the government provide greater access to contraception?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, and the government has gone too far in the invasion of privacy of citizens

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, tuition costs are currently too expensive

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Peruvian flag?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of free speech

Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Peru maintain a presence at the United Nations?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

RSP>RSP  Party’s support baseNo

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Peru raise taxes on the rich?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Elections  ›  Elected Representatives

Should the number of elected representatives be reduced?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, and reduce their salaries and retirement benefits

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

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?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Peru increase or decrease military spending?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTDecrease

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Peruvian farmers?

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

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, private companies should not be able to profit off of healthcare

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTIncrease, but only on luxury purchases

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

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?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

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)?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, this would allow them to remove competition, create artificial scarcity, and increase prices

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Peru provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Peru transition to a four-day workweek?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, and abolish NATO

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

RSP>RSP  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

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?

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