Political Viewpoints 2016
- 1. Which candidates have the most delegates for their conventions right now?
- 2. Build wall along border to stop immigrants from coming in. Deport all illegal immigrants
- 3. Increase security at the border with more guards, fencing, and cameras. No path to citizenship for illegal immigrants
A) Trump
B) Sanders only
C) Clinton, Sanders, Kasich
D) Cruz
- 4. Deport convicted criminals, give others work privileges and a chance for citizenship.
- 5. Increase taxes on wealthiest Americans and set minimum wage to $15 an hour
A) Trump, Cruz, Kasich
B) Sanders
C) Clinton
D) Trump only
- 6. Increase taxes on wealthiest Americans and set minimum wage to $12 an hour
- 7. Close loopholes and lower taxes on all income groups. No raise in the minimum wage
- 8. Increase rules on companies to stop pollution - invest in renewable energy.
- 9. Decrease rules for companies and the environment - invest in all types of energy (oil, gas, & renewables)
- 10. Believes humans contribute to global warming, but does not want government involvement to increase rules for companies.
A) Kasich
B) Clinton only
C) Trump, Cruz
D) Clinton, Sanders
- 11. Wants to get rid of Health Care Act (Obamacare) completely
- 12. Does not like Health Care Act (Obamacare) but may keep it and get rid of certain things and keep others.
A) Kasich
B) Sanders
C) Clinton
D) Trump, Cruz
- 13. Wants universal health care for all people paid for by the government
A) Trump, Cruz
B) Clinton
C) Kasich
D) Sanders
- 14. Wants to keep Health Cart Act (Obamacare) and make it better.
- 15. Wants US to stay out of problems with other countries
A) Cruz
B) Trump
- 16. Wants to forcefully go after terrorists and "carpet bomb" them if necessary.
A) Kasich, Sanders
B) Cruz
C) Clinton
D) Trump
- 17. Wants limited US involvement in foreign wars, but would send troops if necessary.
A) Cruz
B) Clinton
C) Trump
D) Kasich, Sanders
- 18. Wants to engage with other countries and use "smart power" combining diplomacy and force.
- 19. Opposes abortion and gay marriage.
- 20. Supports abortion rights and gay marriage
- 21. Choose one issue from the race. Describe a position that candidates have on this issue. Tell the pros and cons for this viewpoint. (Example: Foreign policy --> Trump believes we should not get involved in foreign wars. Pros - No troops lose their lives. May save money on military costs. Cons - Lose friendships with other countries. Terrorists may have a safe place to train if we don't go after them.)
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