questions = [ { "question": "Oppression by corporations is more of a concern than oppression by governments.", "effect": { "econ": 10, "dipl": 0, "govt": -5, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "It is necessary for the government to intervene in the economy to protect consumers.", "effect": { "econ": 10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "The freer the markets, the freer the people.", "effect": { "econ": -10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "It is better to maintain a balanced budget than to ensure welfare for all citizens.", "effect": { "econ": -10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Publicly-funded research is more beneficial to the people than leaving it to the market.", "effect": { "econ": 10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "Tariffs on international trade are important to encourage local production.", "effect": { "econ": 5, "dipl": 0, "govt": -10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.", "effect": { "econ": 10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "It would be best if social programs were abolished in favor of private charity.", "effect": { "econ": -10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Taxes should be increased on the rich to provide for the poor.", "effect": { "econ": 10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Inheritance is a legitimate form of wealth.", "effect": { "econ": -10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": -5 } }, { "question": "Basic utilities like roads and electricity should be publicly owned.", "effect": { "econ": 10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Government intervention is a threat to the economy.", "effect": { "econ": -10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Those with a greater ability to pay should receive better healthcare.", "effect": { "econ": -10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Quality education is a right of all people.", "effect": { "econ": 10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 5 } }, { "question": "The means of production should belong to the workers who use them.", "effect": { "econ": 10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "The United Nations should be abolished.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": -10, "govt": -5, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Military action by our nation is often necessary to protect it.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": -10, "govt": -10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "I support regional unions, such as the European Union.", "effect": { "econ": -5, "dipl": 10, "govt": 10, "scty": 5 } }, { "question": "It is important to maintain our national sovereignty.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": -10, "govt": -5, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "A united world government would be beneficial to mankind.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 10, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "It is more important to retain peaceful relations than to further our strength.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 10, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Wars do not need to be justified to other countries.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": -10, "govt": -10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Military spending is a waste of money.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 10, "govt": 10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "International aid is a waste of money.", "effect": { "econ": -5, "dipl": -10, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "My nation is great.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": -10, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Research should be conducted on an international scale.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 10, "govt": 0, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "Governments should be accountable to the international community.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 10, "govt": 5, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Even when protesting an authoritarian government, violence is not acceptable.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 5, "govt": -5, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "My religious values should be spread as much as possible.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": -5, "govt": -10, "scty": -10 } }, { "question": "Our nation's values should be spread as much as possible.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": -10, "govt": -5, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "It is very important to maintain law and order.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": -5, "govt": -10, "scty": -5 } }, { "question": "The general populace makes poor decisions.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": -10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Physician-assisted suicide should be legal.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "The sacrifice of some civil liberties is necessary to protect us from acts of terrorism.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": -10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Government surveillance is necessary in the modern world.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": -10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "The very existence of the state is a threat to our liberty.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Regardless of political opinions, it is important to side with your country.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": -10, "govt": -10, "scty": -5 } }, { "question": "All authority should be questioned.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 10, "scty": 5 } }, { "question": "A hierarchical state is best.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": -10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "It is important that the government follows the majority opinion, even if it is wrong.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "The stronger the leadership, the better.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": -10, "govt": -10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Democracy is more than a decision-making process.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Environmental regulations are essential.", "effect": { "econ": 5, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "A better world will come from automation, science, and technology.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "Children should be educated in religious or traditional values.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": -5, "scty": -10 } }, { "question": "Traditions are of no value on their own.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "Religion should play a role in government.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": -10, "scty": -10 } }, { "question": "Churches should be taxed the same way other institutions are taxed.", "effect": { "econ": 5, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "Climate change is currently one of the greatest threats to our way of life.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "It is important that we work as a united world to combat climate change.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 10, "govt": 0, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "Society was better many years ago than it is now.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": -10 } }, { "question": "It is important that we maintain the traditions of our past.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": -10 } }, { "question": "It is important that we think in the long term, beyond our lifespans.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "Reason is more important than maintaining our culture.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "Drug use should be legalized or decriminalized.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 10, "scty": 2 } }, { "question": "Same-sex marriage should be legal.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 10, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "No cultures are superior to others.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 10, "govt": 5, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "Sex outside marriage is immoral.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": -5, "scty": -10 } }, { "question": "If we accept migrants at all, it is important that they assimilate into our culture.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": -5, "scty": -10 } }, { "question": "Abortion should be prohibited in most or all cases.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": -10, "scty": -10 } }, { "question": "Gun ownership should be prohibited for those without a valid reason.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": -10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "I support single-payer, universal healthcare.", "effect": { "econ": 10, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Prostitution should be illegal.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": -10, "scty": -10 } }, { "question": "Maintaining family values is essential.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": -10 } }, { "question": "To chase progress at all costs is dangerous.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": -10 } }, { "question": "Genetic modification is a force for good, even on humans.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 0, "govt": 0, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "We should open our borders to immigration.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 10, "govt": 10, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "Governments should be as concerned about foreigners as they are about their own citizens.", "effect": { "econ": 0, "dipl": 10, "govt": 0, "scty": 0 } }, { "question": "All people - regardless of factors like culture or sexuality - should be treated equally.", "effect": { "econ": 10, "dipl": 10, "govt": 10, "scty": 10 } }, { "question": "It is important that we further my group's goals above all others.", "effect": { "econ": -10, "dipl": -10, "govt": -10, "scty": -10 } } ];