1. Political Perspective A Questionnaire

2. ABCDEFG Question Answer Here Score Or Answer Here Score 1 33 2 44 3 6 - 51 4 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 - 11 126 - 13 6 - 14 15 16 176 - 18 6 - 19 206 - Total 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this stateme nt I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement

3. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 1- People who receive welfare should have to take work or job training.

4. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 2- I am opposed to all capital punishment.

5. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 3- Canadian courts generally do not give harsh enough sentences to criminals.

6. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 4- Richer countries should increase their aid to poorer nations.

7. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 5- Possessing marijuana for recreational use should not be a criminal offence.

8. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 6- Private companies can provide public services (such as highway maintenance, school busing, and jail operation) more efficiently and cheaply than the government.

9. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 7- Canada’s gun registry made it needlessly difficult for honest citizens to obtain guns for legitimate purposes.

10. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 8- Government spending cuts have been too extreme in recent years. The government should increase taxes to allow higher spending on social programs.

11. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 9- I would consider marrying a person from different racial, ethnic, or religious group.

12. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 10- Canada should accept fewer immigrants.

13. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 11- The ability of Canada’s business to compete internationally has been harmed by labour and environmental laws that are too strict.

14. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 12- Trade unions provide needed protection for the rights of working people.

15. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 13- In no case should gays and lesbians be allowed to adopt children.

16. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 14- Canada’s economic system is less productive than that of the United States.

17. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 15- Schools pay too much attention to teaching children about the arts. They should concentrate more on preparing young people to have successful careers.

18. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 16- Affirmative action programs are essential if women and minorities are to achieve their full potential.

19. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 17- University and college fees should be reduced or eliminated so that family wealth does not determine access to higher education.

20. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 18- People with the ability to pay should have the right to higher standards of medical care.

21. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 19- The government has the responsibility to eliminate homelessness in our cities.

22. 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this statement I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement 20- Governments should be prepared to run deficits in order to pay for essential needs like better schools and improved health care.

23. ABCDEFG Question Answer Here Score Or Answer Here Score 1 2 3 6 - 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 - 11 126 - 13 6 - 14 15 16 176 - 18 6 - 19 206 - Total 12345 I strongly agree with this statement I agree with this stateme nt I do not have a strong opinion about this statement I disagree with this statement I strongly disagree with this statement

24. To calculate your final economic and social scores Economic = 30 – score of D column 30 – 18 = 12 Social = score of G column - 30 22 – 30 = -8 Locate yourself….