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Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Most important 5903 votes4 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Most important 5955 votes10 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 4.6977 votes8 discussions

Women in Combat9yrs9Y

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Less important 2.3179 votes1 discussion

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Less important 2.1159 votes11 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Less important 1.9172 votes3 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

More important 3.8978 votes13 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Less important 2.3956 votes3 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in Israel, have the right to vote?

Least important 1.4955 votes7 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Least important 1.3122 votes2 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Least important 1.2120 votes1 discussion

Political Party Subsidies8yrs8Y

Should political parties receive money from the government?

Least important 1.1115 votes1 discussion

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Israel raise taxes on the rich?

Somewhat important 3973 votes8 discussions

Labor Unions10yrs10Y

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Less important 1.9596 votes6 discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Less important 1.8105 votes2 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Less important 1.8836 votes9 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Israel raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Least important 1.5299 votes3 discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should Israel abolish the inheritance tax?

Least important 1.2131 votes1 discussion

Environmental Issues

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Somewhat important 3974 votes5 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

Somewhat important 2.9240 votes1 discussion

Fracking11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Least important 1.6849 votes2 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Least important 1.2140 votes6 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Least important 1.2119 votes3 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Least important 1734 votes3 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.1958 votes6 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Less important 2943 votes7 discussions

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of the Knesset?

Less important 1.8110 votes2 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Israeli flag?

Least important 1.5963 votes6 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Least important 1.1109 votes5 discussions

Video Surveillance8yrs8Y

Should the government increase video surveillance in public places?

Least important 1.1104 votes1 discussion

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.4500 votes2 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 1.8186 votes1 discussion

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Least important 1.6511 votes4 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Least important 1.6434 votes14 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.5524 votes2 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Least important 1.3961 votes11 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.5932 votes4 discussions

Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Somewhat important 2.9975 votes11 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

Somewhat important 2.7951 votes4 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2938 votes

Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Privatization9yrs9Y

Should there be more or less privatization of hospital and healthcare services?

Less important 2.4948 votes4 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Less important 2.1961 votes8 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Least important 1.5104 votes1 discussion

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Least important 1.5891 votes4 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

Less important 2.5938 votes40 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Israel increase or decrease military spending?

Least important 1.8941 votes15 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should Israel increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Least important 1.2489 votes4 discussions

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Least important 1.5572 votes8 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Least important 1.7808 votes4 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should Israel increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Least important 1.5285 votes

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn the Israeli language?

Least important 1.2451 votes9 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Least important 1321 votes4 discussions