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Progress Party platform and policies

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

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Education  ›  University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

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

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?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Social Media Regulation

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

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


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Social  ›  Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Russia raise taxes on the rich?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Government Surveillance

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

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

Science  ›  Mandatory Vaccinations

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, but require vaccination in order to attend public school

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, too many people are innocently convicted

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTMore

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should Russia increase or decrease military spending?

PP>PP  ChatGPTDecrease

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Healthcare  ›  Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Russian flag?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Russia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

Social  ›  Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, provide more incentives for alternative energy production instead

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)?

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

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?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

Domestic Policy  ›  Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of the State Duma?

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

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?

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

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Russia abolish the inheritance tax?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, it is double taxation

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Video Surveillance

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, but only in places where crime rates are high

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Elections  ›  Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

PP>PP  ChatGPTDecrease

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed a crime

Domestic Policy  ›  Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Healthcare  ›  Mental Health

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

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

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

Immigration  ›  High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Social  ›  Transgender Athletes

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Fracking

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

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Social  ›  Gender Workplace Diversity

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

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Russia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

PP>PP  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

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

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Special Military Operation

Should Russia continue its special military operation in Ukraine?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, we should have never started this

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Housing  ›  High density residential buildings

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Social  ›  Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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

Healthcare  ›  COVID Employment Health Pass

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

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

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Defunding the Police

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus

Social  ›  Gender Transition

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

PP>PP  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

PP>PP  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence