Top Political Issues

We receive over a million unique answers (and filter out multiple submissions) to our political issues survey per day and categorize the submissions by political affiliation, state, city, and referral website, as well as census data estimates by income, race, education, and household. Choose an issue below to start exploring.

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Healthcare Issues

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

More important 4.15.7k votes2 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.9207 votes

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

More important 3.65.7k votes

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.35.3k votes1 discussion

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.7199 votes

Domestic Policy Issues

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Most important 4.35.7k votes1 discussion

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.75.6k votes

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

Somewhat important 3.35.5k votes2 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.4194 votes1 discussion

Video Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Less important 2.2227 votes

Political Advertising on Social Media5yrs5Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Least important 1.8120 votes2 discussions

Net Neutrality11yrs11Y

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)?

Least important 1.7178 votes

Environmental Issues

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.55.6k votes1 discussion

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

More important 3.55.6k votes5 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.15.4k votes2 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9175 votes

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.9182 votes

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.6145 votes

Electoral Issues

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

More important 3.45.8k votes2 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.25.5k votes1 discussion

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.85.6k votes1 discussion

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.5186 votes

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.1258 votes2 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.1183 votes

Social Issues

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Most important 4.35.7k votes

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

More important 4.15.7k votes1 discussion

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

More important 3.75.6k votes2 discussions

Niqāb10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7258 votes1 discussion

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.3216 votes1 discussion

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Less important 2.1189 votes

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Economic Issues

Tariffs7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.45.6k votes1 discussion

Tech Monopolies6yrs6Y

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Somewhat important 3.35.4k votes2 discussions

Domestic Jobs8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9715 votes

Labor Unions10yrs10Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Less important 2.64.2k votes

Welfare Drug Testing9yrs9Y

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Less important 1.9233 votes

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

Least important 1.3129 votes

Immigration Issues

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.95.5k votes1 discussion

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 2.8148 votes

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn and speak Turkish?

Less important 2.55.3k votes

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

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

Less important 2.2124 votes

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.5198 votes

Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.55.7k votes3 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.74.4k votes

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 2.3186 votes

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Least important 1.4136 votes2 discussions

Ukraine and Nato3yrs3Y

Should Ukraine join NATO?

Least important 1.1105 votes1 discussion

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Most important 55.8k votes2 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

Most important 4.25.7k votes

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

More important 45.7k votes2 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.65.7k votes1 discussion

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

More important 3.75.8k votes1 discussion

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

More important 3.5239 votes

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 3.35.7k votes2 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.25.7k votes5 discussions

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

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

Least important 1.3188 votes2 discussions