American Political Ideologies and Beliefs

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Senate Majority Leader

First Cabinet Member

House of Representatives

Secretary of State

High turnout specifically among upper-income voters leads directly to increased funding for welfare programs.

Reduced turnout may preserve existing social welfare programs through status quo bias.

Voter turnout does not affect social welfare policies as they are primarily determined by lobbyists’ influence.

Higher turnout can lead to expanded social welfare if voters favor parties supporting such policies.

Government regulations impede economic growth and prosperity.

Government regulations are necessary to protect consumers, workers, and the environment

Government regulations should only benefit large corporations

Government regulations have no impact on the economy

Support for same-sex marriage has significantly increased.

Support for same-sex marriage dramatically decreased then rebounded slightly recently.

Support for same-sex marriage fluctuated wildly with no clear trend.

Public opinion on same-sex marriage has remained relatively unchanged.

Through initiatives where citizens propose legislation themselves which is then put to vote via referendum.

Via mandatory town hall meetings held by Congressional representatives before voting on relevant bills.

Through special primary elections aimed at nominating candidates supporting universal healthcare exclusively.

By Congress delegating authority temporarily to ad hoc citizen committees tasked with drafting healthcare policy.

Bernie Sanders

Rand Paul

Nancy Pelosi

Chuck Schumer

Belief that engaging politically ineffective inevitably leads disengagement lack involvement democratic processes.

Perception higher levels corruption inspire individuals become involved rectify problems within system.

Assumption all politicians trustworthy regardless broad sentiments skepticism fosters active engagement prove opposite...

Feeling betrayal elected officials prompts surge new candidacies diverse representation address disillusionment...

Supreme Court Justices

Senate Majority Leader

Speaker of the House

President

There would be no impact on public trust.

The Civil Rights Movement would not have happened.

McCarthyism wouldn't have been as widespread.

Public trust in the government may have remained higher.