Where do you fit on the political spectrum?

The political spectrum is confusing to people who don't really follow politics. Although many people question the validity of the concepts of 'left' and 'right', it is helpful at least to have a basic understanding of these terms.

This quiz will determine roughly where YOU fit on the political spectrum, in terms of left and right. It is aimed mostly for an Australian audience, but would probably suit Americans just as well. Enjoy!

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. What is the ultimate source of truth?
The church/Bible
Whilst the church/Bible is important, I am also interested in what scientists say.
Science is the best indicator of what is true.
There is no truth
4. The spreading of transnational business around the globe (ie.Globalisation) is:
A plot by giant corporations to grow in wealth and power and suppress common people
A development we should treat with a good deal of caution
Just the way things are going
An exciting opportunity and should be harnessed appropriately
irrelevent because Jesus will return soon
5. Rich people:
Have an obligation to support the rest of society
Should give all their money away and stop destroying the environment
Learnt o be socially responsible with their wealth
Get as rich as possible for the benefit of us all
6. Men and women are:
Equal in every possible way
Equal except for the obvious anatomical differences
Equal in value but there are distinct differences in how many men and women operate, affecting what jobs they are suitable for.
have seperate traditional roles
not equal, for man is the head of woman
7. Gay Marriage:
Should be allowed, it is discrimination to not allow it
isn't real marriage, gay civil unions is a suitable compromise
Should be criminalised and homosexuality made into a criminal offence
8. Should marijuana be legalised?
Heck yes! It makes life worth living.
Yes, it's not a very dangerous drug.
No, it is a gateway drug and has been linked to schizophrenia
Marijuana isn't in the Bible.
9. Poverty is caused by:
Greedy rich people exploiting others
A complex mixture of factors, including greed, chance and history
Too many people on the earth and not enough resources
People being too lazy to get a job and change their standard of living
People not tithing and having a poverty mentality
10. Whaling:
Should be banned forever. Period.
Should be considered with the utmost caution in order to protect whales.
Is appropriate if there is good evidence it can be practised sustainably
Who cares? The earth and everything in it will be destroyed by fire.
11. The government:
Is a failed part of the establishment that oppresses us all
Should be looking after us from the cradle to the grave
Is the provider of important social services
Can be an inhibitor on business expansion
Should be obeyed unquestioningly
12. Institutionalised religion, such as the church, is:
A load of baloney and oppresses us all
An important faith option
The only way to salvation

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