Answer the following 12 Economic Policy questions and 12 Social Policy questions, then add up your score for each and select the proper boxes in the poll above. In a comment below, include your scores and your political philosophy. I welcome all comments regarding the quality of the test.
Economic Policy
It is unethical and/or impractical to profit from the production of another person's labor.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
It is unethical for some people to possess significantly more wealth than others.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
There should be significant redistribution of wealth in our society.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
The government should ensure that every citizen of our country has access to health care.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
The best way to reduce the chances of another market and/or economic crash is to introduce tighter regulations on Wall Street.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
The government should ensure that anyone who works full time (40 hours per week) earns a living wage.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
We should invest, via the government, more funds into clean energy projects and pursue other carbon-neutral policies.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
There should be a more progressive income tax structure in our country with significantly steeper top tax rates.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
The social welfare system should be strengthened and expanded to ensure increased access and support for low-income individuals and families.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
Public colleges and universities should be tuition free for everyone.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
The free market is not the most efficient method for allocating resources.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
The government is often better than the market at managing public goods and services, such as roads, mail, healthcare, education, and so on.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
Social Policy
Multiculturalism and the increasing diversification of our society is a good thing.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
People who espouse racism, xenophobia, sexism, homophobia, Islamophobia, transphobia, etc... should be socially shamed.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
Homosexuality is perfectly normal, natural, and socially acceptable.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
Man-made climate change is real and a serious threat to earth, our ecosystem, and humanity.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
I support the legalization and/or decriminalization of recreational marijuana use and/or other banned substances.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
The criminal justice system has failed minority communities and/or should be reformed.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
We should welcome more immigrants and refugees into our country.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
Racism is a pervasive element within our society and/or institutions that continues to harm minority communities.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
Race has little to no biological basis and is primarily a social construct.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
I view myself as a human or "citizen of the world" first and an American/Canadian/etc... second.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
Foreign military intervention and meddling typically have negative consequences and should be avoided.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
Undocumented immigrants should be given a pathway to citizenship.
0 - Agree
1 - Somewhat Agree
2 - Neutral/unsure
3 - Somewhat Disagree
4 - Disagree
Political Philosophy
E (00-12), S (00-12) = Libertarian Socialist
E (13-24), S (00-12) = Progressive
E (25-36), S (00-12) = Classical Liberal
E (37-48), S (00-12) = Libertarian
E (00-12), S (13-24) = Democratic Socialist
E (13-24), S (13-24) = Traditional Liberal
E (25-36), S (13-24) = Neoliberal
E (37-48), S (13-24) = Libertarian Conservative
E (00-12), S (25-36) = Conservative Socialist
E (13-24), S (25-36) = Christian Democrat
E (25-36), S (25-36) = Traditional Conservative
E (37-48), S (25-36) = Conservative Liberal
E (00-12), S (37-48) = Communitarian
E (13-24), S (37-48) = Populist
E (25-36), S (37-48) = Nationalist
E (37-48), S (37-48) = Right-wing Conservative