Big {Political} Data

Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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)?

Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Foreign Aid

Should South Africa increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Military Spending

Should South Africa increase or decrease military spending?

Mandatory Military Service

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

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Healthcare Privatization

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

Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize South African farmers?

Taxes

Should South Africa raise taxes on the rich?

Economic Stimulus

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

Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Euthanasia

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

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Prison Overcrowding

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

Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Homeless Encampments

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

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Campaign Finance

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

Electoral Reform

Should South Africa switch to a proportional representation voting system?

Candidate Transparency

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

Skilled Immigrants

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

Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Spanish?

Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?