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Which Political Statements Do You Agree With?

5 stars = strongly agree; 1 star = strongly disagree ... NOTE: There are 30 statements. 10 of them are liberal, 10 conservative, and 10 radical.

Star Rating Scale: 1 = Terrible / 2 = Bad / 3 = Ok / 4 = Good / 5 = Great!

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List added by Jar-Jar Binks on 2/21/2005

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1

The rights of individuals must be protected against the power of the state through due process and civil liberties.

4.33 Stars | 9 ratings

2

When American corporations invest in developing countries, often the developing country becomes a victim of exploitation.

3.80 Stars | 10 ratings

3

America, even with its problems, is the greatest country in the world primarily because of our values and our economic and political system.

3.24 Stars | 17 ratings

4

People are basically competitive and primarily motivated by self-interest. This is for the good of our society, but we need some government regulation.

4.13 Stars | 8 ratings

5

Social services such as food stamps and welfare should be available to the poor.

3.50 Stars | 12 ratings

6

The United States should avoid involvement in other nations.

3.13 Stars | 16 ratings

7

Citizens should have an equal opportunity to enter the American mainstream.

4.00 Stars | 8 ratings

8

I believe the most powerful institution in our society is the multinational corporation and I believe citizens should have more control over its behavior.

3.18 Stars | 11 ratings

9

I believe the free market is the best way to bring about economic and political freedom.

3.00 Stars | 11 ratings

10

I have a great concern over the extent of social programs and economic inequality and I support the creation of government programs to make improvements.

3.13 Stars | 8 ratings

11

The basic reason we intervene in other countries is for economic reasons.

3.10 Stars | 10 ratings

12

Poverty is a direct and logical consequence of a capitalistic economy.

2.60 Stars | 15 ratings

13

The federal government is subservient to corporate interests.

3.75 Stars | 4 ratings

14

We should use only "appropriate" technology - i.e. implement no new technology or industrial actions without first examining its consequences on people and the environment.

3.17 Stars | 6 ratings

15

I believe it is necessary for government to legislate and regulate our society: for example - gun control, pollution control, alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

3.11 Stars | 9 ratings

16

Individual freedom is possible only when there is social order and authority is essential to social order.

3.00 Stars | 8 ratings

17

Those who are not successful fail because they are character flawed and/or do not take advantage of opportunities.

2.50 Stars | 16 ratings

18

Our capitalistic economy is irrational for wasting so much production on created needs while neglecting so many basic needs.

3.25 Stars | 4 ratings

19

We have essentially achieved a color blind society where regardless of gender or race, everyone has an equal opportunity; therefore, we no longer need affirmative action.

3.00 Stars | 5 ratings

20

Modern society causes alienation of people because the institutions we encounter every day are unresponsive to our needs.

2.83 Stars | 6 ratings

21

People are naturally cooperative and search for fulfilling relationships with others.

2.40 Stars | 5 ratings

22

Inequality is necessary.

2.38 Stars | 8 ratings

23

Society needs to provide programs for the poor to help them obtain skills they will need to enter the mainstream of American society.

2.33 Stars | 6 ratings

24

There should be minimum government intervention in society - perhaps only for national defense, domestic law and order, etc.

2.14 Stars | 7 ratings

25

Inequality, racism, sexism, militarism, imperialism, and corporate power are mong America's most pressing problems.

2.60 Stars | 5 ratings

26

Private property and the protection of property rights should be a top priority in our society.

2.25 Stars | 4 ratings

27

I believe power in this society is dispersed among a wide range of interest groups rather than concentrated in the hands of a power elite.

2.00 Stars | 3 ratings

28

I support the current level of defense spending and believe that the solution to many international problems is to use force.

1.80 Stars | 5 ratings

29

It is O.K. for the U.S. to intervene in other nations to protect American business and to promote democracy even if the use of American troops is necessary.

1.80 Stars | 5 ratings

30

Investments by American corporations in developing nations are mutually beneficial to both nations.

2.67 Stars | 3 ratings

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