Political Views Survey Thank you for taking the time to complete the following survey. Biographical Information 1. What grade are you in? 9 10 11 12 2. How old are you? Under 18 Over 18 3. What gender do you associate with? Female Male Non-binary Pre not to say 4. Do you take or have you taken honors or AP classes? Yes No 5. Do you know the difference between the democratic and republican parties? Yes No Political Parties – with the following in mind, please answer the following questions. Republican Party Platform: • Country is exceptional. • Constitution should be honored, valued, and upheld. • Leaders should serve people, not special interests • Families and communities should be strong and free from government intrusion. • Institution of traditional marriage is the foundation of society. • Government should be smaller, smarter and more efficient. • Health care decisions should be made by us and our doctors. • Paychecks should not be wasted on poorly run government programs. • Military must be strong and prepared to defend our shores. • Culture should respect and protect life. • Children should never be left in failing schools. • Veterans should have the best care. • Social programs should help lift people out of poverty. • America should be energy independent. Democratic Party Platform: • Defending Civil Rights. • Ensuring access to a quality education. • Transitioning to clean-energy. • Protecting the environment and fighting global warming. • Providing quality, affordable health care to all Americans. • Comprehensive immigration reform. • A tax system that benefits all Americans, especially middle-class families. • Ensuring our troops have training, equipment, and support while they are deployed and providing care for the members and their families when they return home. • • • • Government that is open, transparent, and responsive to the needs of the people. Protecting social security, strengthening Medicare, and helping American’s save for retirement. Investing in science and technology and increasing support for more advanced research, labs, and classrooms. Providing equal access to voting for all Americans. 6. Given the information above, which political party do you identify with? Republican Democratic Other: _______________________________ 7. What are your economic and social values? Select all that apply. Minimum wages and progressive tax (the higher your wages are, the higher your taxes) Opposing progressive tax, including the wealthy Hold stronger values towards community and social responsibility Hold stronger values towards individual rights and justice Support an increase in military spending Support gay marriage Support the right to choose (Abortion rights) Support the death penalty Support government regulation Support free-market trade (capitalism) Support universal healthcare Support helping immigrants find jobs and gain legal status 8. Do you think that having different stances on the issues listed above, can cause interpersonal issues? Yes No 9. Where do your political beliefs come from? Select all that apply. Family Friends Church School Work Other: _________________ 10. Do you feel that your political beliefs might be different if you had been born into a different family, religion, race, gender or time? Yes No Maybe 11. Do you feel you can separate political issues from the people who hold them? Yes No Maybe 12. Traditional political parties (republican and democratic) do not care about people like me. True False 13. Where do you get your news and information on political issues and events? Check all that apply. National Newspapers Local Newspapers Magazines Talk Radio Friends Family School Other: _________________________________________________________________________________ 14. What could we do to improve our process for disagreeing with each other in the future on political issues? Thank you!
