Try the political quiz

Cerna platform and policies

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Spanish [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Social  ›  Euthanasia

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

Healthcare  ›  Healthcare Privatization

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

C>C  ChatGPTLess, and provide more government funding


How similar are your political beliefs to Cerna’s policies? Take the political quiz to find out.

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the minimum wage?

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

Elections  ›  Criminal Politicians

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Lifetime Salaries for Politicians

Should lifetime salaries for politicians be eliminated?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, but they should be reduced

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union

Should Spain withdraw from the European Union?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Social  ›  Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  Monarchy

Do you prefer a monarchy or republican system of government?

C>C  ChatGPTRepublican

Immigration  ›  Ceuta and Melilla Border

Should the government secure the border of Ceuta and Melilla?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

C>C  ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

Domestic Policy  ›  Catalonia Independence

Should Catalonia become an independent state?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, the outcome would be bad for both Spain and Catalonia

Elections  ›  Candidate Transparency

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy  ›  Financial Crisis

Should bankers be criminally charged for their roles in the financial crisis?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, their actions were reckless but not illegal and we should pass new laws to prevent this from happening in the future

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Spain transition to a four-day workweek?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Judicial Investigations

Should judges be allowed to create political investigations?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, recent investigations have led to important corruption cases

Social  ›  Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Elections  ›  Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

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

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Spain raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

C>C  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Foreign Policy  ›  United Nations

Should Spain maintain a presence at the United Nations?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Immigration  ›  Immigrant Citizenship

Should all immigrants living in Spain be granted citizenship?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but only after 5 years of residence, employment, and no criminal record

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

C>C  ChatGPTHelp

Immigration  ›  EU Migrant Quota

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Transportation  ›  Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  United States of Europe

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Immigration  ›  Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

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

Social  ›  Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Foreign Policy  ›  North Korea Military Strikes

Should Spain conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, we must use every diplomatic option first

Science  ›  Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Crime  ›  Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

Social  ›  Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

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?

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

Immigration  ›  Skilled Immigrants

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

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

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

Healthcare  ›  Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Social  ›  Niqāb

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Elections  ›  Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

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

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?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Domestic Policy  ›  Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Spanish flag?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Spanish farmers?

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

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Social  ›  Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

C>C  ChatGPTYes

Immigration  ›  Dual Citizenship

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

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

National Security  ›  Foreign Assassination

Should Spain assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, they should be captured and given a fair trial

Healthcare  ›  Medical Consensus

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Foreign Policy  ›  European Commission

Should the European Commission be dismantled?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

Foreign Policy  ›  Foreign Aid

Should Spain increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

Foreign Policy  ›  Military Spending

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

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

Crime  ›  Prison Overcrowding

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo, we should build more prisons

Elections  ›  Campaign Finance

Should there be a limit to the amount of money a candidate can receive from a donor?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, politicians should not be bought by wealthy donors

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

Housing  ›  Homeless Encampments

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

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Crime  ›  Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Immigration  ›  Migrant Children

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Foreign Policy  ›  Central EU Agency

Should intelligence agencies be merged to create a central EU agency?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Healthcare  ›  World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, but decrease the amount

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?

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

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

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

C>C  ChatGPTYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

Domestic Policy  ›  Senate

Should the power of the Senate be transferred to regional councils?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, the government’s power should remain in Madrid

Crime  ›  Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Foreign Policy  ›  European Union Countries

Should the number of countries in the European Union be reduced to 15?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

C>C  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

Crime  ›  Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

the Environment  ›  Canary Island Oil Exploration

Should the government allow oil exploration off of the Canary Islands?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

Domestic Policy  ›  TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

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

Domestic Policy  ›  Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

C>C  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

C>C  ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

Foreign Policy  ›  Saudi Arabia and Iran

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

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

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)?

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

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

C>C  ChatGPTNo