Political Spectrum Survey - Bremen High School District 228 (Page 3 of 3) in pdf

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17. The minimum wage law sets a false value on labor. This is especially true for teen workers. Employers should be able to

pay a wage based on the skill of the worker or their need for an employee not based on what the government says is “fair”.

Strongly agree

Strongly disagree

18. High college tuition denies many students the opportunity to go to the schools they wish to attend. The government

should raise taxes and provide nearly free tuition for qualified students since a better educated population will create a better

economy for the entire nation.

Strongly disagree

Strongly agree

19. Some psychologists believe that violent video games and sexually oriented rap music encourages risky behavior among

younger teens. Such material should be made illegal as a means of protecting not only the children but the greater society as

well.

Strongly agree

Strongly disagree

20. In our war against terrorism we need to use every weapon at our disposal as a means of protecting our nation and the

democratic ideals for which it stands. If the authorities believe that torturing a suspected terrorist will yield the information

needed to save our way of life then the torture should be allowed.

Strongly agree

Strongly disagree

Add up the points you chose. What is your score? _______________________

The closer you are to a score of 200 the more _______________________ you are

Generally Democrats are seen as being more liberal and Republicans as being more conservative

Are you what you thought you were before you took the survey?

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