The United States has the highest federal income tax rate of any Western country
5 groups
A "body cleanse," in which you consume only particular kinds of nutrients over 1-3 days, helps your body to eliminate toxins
5 groups
Angels are real
6 groups
Regular fasting will improve your health
5 groups
Everything that happens can eventually be explained by science
5 groups
The US deficit increased after President Obama was elected
6 groups
The position of the planets at the time of your birth can influence your personality
7 groups
It is important for people to know about science in their daily life
2 groups
Pollution and environmental problems pose the greatest threat to the world
2 groups
The world is better off because of science and technology
2 groups
There is abundant corruption in the United States
3 groups
AIDS and other infectious diseases pose the greatest threat to the world
2 groups
People obeying their rulers is a characteristic of democracy
1 group
Belonging to a wealthy family is important for getting ahead in life
3 groups
Being a male is important for getting ahead in life
4 groups
Living in a country that is governed democratically is important
2 groups
Competition is good
3 groups
Growing gap between the rich and poor poses the greatest threat to the world
2 groups
Homosexuality can be justified
2 groups
Having casual sex can be justified
3 groups
It is a characteristic of democracy for the state to make people's incomes equal
2 groups
Knowing the right people is important for getting ahead in life
5 groups
Incomes should be made more equal
3 groups
The United States is being governed democratically today
4 groups
Government ownership of business should be increased
2 groups
Sex before marriage can be justified
4 groups
Suicide can be justified
5 groups
In the long run, hard work usually brings a better life
2 groups
Abortion can be justified
2 groups
Being lucky is important for getting ahead in life
2 groups
Divorce can be justified
2 groups
It is important to give bribes in order to get ahead in life
2 groups
Prostitution can be justified
7 groups
Lack of democracy is responsible for Muslim nations’ lack of prosperity
4 groups
Spread of nuclear weapons poses the greatest threat to the world
4 groups
It can be justified to claim government benefits to which you are not entitled
4 groups
Death penalty can be justified
2 groups
We depend too much on science and not enough on faith
3 groups
Religious and ethnic hatred poses the greatest threat to the world
2 groups
It is a characteristic of democracy for people to choose their leaders in free elections
2 groups
I’m worried about not being able to give children a good education
2 groups
International organizations should prioritize improving people’s lives, even if this may imply that decisions are not made democratically
2 groups
Donald J Trump can do the right thing regarding world affairs
2 groups
Chinese students should be limited from studying in the US
2 groups
The government should take more responsibility to ensure that everyone is provided for, rather than leaving it to individuals
2 groups
Work is a duty towards society
2 groups
Violence against other people can be justified in some cases
2 groups
TV news favors the governing party in general
3 groups
The fact that some people work harder than the others is the most important reason for the gap between the rich and the poor in the United States
2 groups
Global climate change will harm most people at some point in their lifetime
2 groups
I have a lot of confidence in Donald J Trump to do the right thing regarding world affairs
2 groups
The United States’ involvement in the global economy is a good thing because it provides the US with new markets and opportunities for growth
2 groups
Rich people often buy elections
2 groups
Governments taxing the rich and subsidizing the poor is a characteristic of democracy
3 groups
Because of science and technology, there will be more opportunities for the next generation
2 groups
There is a high risk in the US of being held accountable for giving or receiving a bribe, gift, or favour in return for public service
2 groups
The United States is a place where a young person could lead a good life
2 groups
It is a characteristic of democracy for women to have the same rights as men
2 groups
News organizations are doing good at reporting on the most important news events
2 groups
Overall, increased tariffs on imported goods from foreign countries are good for the US
2 groups
News organizations are doing well at reporting the different positions on political issues fairly
3 groups
Work should always come first, even if it means less spare time
1 group
Public debt is the most important issue for the government to address first
2 groups
In the United States, most politicians are corrupt
3 groups
The United States has an above-average standard of living
2 groups
Immigrants have positive impacts on the development of the US
2 groups
Being tough with China on economic trade issues is the most important thing for the US to do
1 group
Homosexual couples are as good parents as other couples
2 groups
People who don’t work turn lazy
2 groups
We should restrict and control entry into the US more than we do now
2 groups
Having experts, not government and elected officials, make decisions according to what they think is best for the US
2 groups
The lack of employment opportunities is the most important issue for the government to address first
1 group
Ordinary Americans have the most influence on American policy toward other countries than the media and business corporations
1 group
Donald J Trump can make good decisions about the use of military force
1 group
Donald J Trump can deal effectively with the threat of terrorism
2 groups
A democratic system where citizens, not elected officials, vote directly on major national issues to decide what becomes law is a good way of governing the US
3 groups
Having children is a duty towards society
2 groups
The United States is prepared to handle a major cyberattack on its computer systems
2 groups
Donald J Trump can deal effectively with global climate change
3 groups
The US benefits a lot from the World Health Organization
2 groups
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has been good for the US
2 groups
Elections in the US will be tampered with by a cyberattack in the future
2 groups
Economic problem is the most important problem facing the US today
2 groups
Civil rights protecting people’s liberty from state oppression is a characteristic of democracy
1 group
The media has the most influence on American policy toward other countries than business corporations and ordinary Americans
3 groups
The United States has the best quality of universities
3 groups
It is an essential characteristic of democracy for religious authorities to interpret the laws
2 groups
Science and technology are making our lives healthier, easier, and more comfortable
2 groups
International affairs is the most important problem facing the US today
3 groups
Journalists provide fair coverage of elections in the US
2 groups
One of the bad effects of science is that it breaks down people’s ideas of right and wrong
1 group
It is a child's duty to take care of ill parents
1 group
Avoiding a fare on public transport can be justified
2 groups
Global climate change is harming people around the world now
2 groups
Having a strong leader who does not have to bother with parliament and elections is a good way of governing this country
2 groups
Donald J Trump can make good decisions about international trade
1 group
I’m worried about a civil war in the United States
2 groups
You are satisfied with how the political system is functioning in the US these days
1 group
News organizations are doing good at reporting news about government leaders and officials
1 group
Being born in the United States is important for truly being Americans
3 groups
The United States’ involvement in the global economy is a bad thing because it lowers wages and costs jobs in the US
2 groups
It is a characteristic of democracy for the army to take over when the government is incompetent
3 groups
Donald J Trump can deal effectively with China
2 groups
Over the next 12 months, the economic situation in the United States will improve a lot
2 groups
China has done a good job in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak
1 group
The business corporations have the most influence on American policy toward other countries than the media and ordinary Americans
1 group
The quality of the United States' healthcare system is above average