Typology Test

To identify your typology group, we will show you a series of paired statements. Even if neither statement is exactly right, choose the one that comes closer to your views, and identify whether you feel strongly about that issue, or not so strongly.
	Statement 1	Strongly agree	Agree	Agree	Strongly agree	Statement 2

1	Elected officials in Washington lose touch with the people pretty quickly					Elected officials in Washington try hard to stay in touch with voters back home

2	Homosexuality is a way of life that should be accepted by society					Homosexuality is a way of life that should be discouraged by society

3	The government should do more to help needy Americans, even if it means going deeper into debt					The government today can't afford to do much more to help the needy

4	Immigrants today strengthen our country because of their hard work and talents					Immigrants today are a burden on our country because they take our jobs, housing and health care

5	Too much power is concentrated in the hands of a few large companies					The largest companies do NOT have too much power

	Statement 1	Strongly agree	Agree	Agree	Strongly agree	Statement 2

6	Using overwhelming military force is the best way to defeat terrorism around the world					Relying too much on military force to defeat terrorism creates hatred that leads to more terrorism

7	Poor people today have it easy because they can get government benefits without doing anything in return					Poor people have hard lives because government benefits don't go far enough to help them live decently

8	Books that contain dangerous ideas should be banned from public school libraries					Public school libraries should be allowed to carry any books they want

9	The growing number of newcomers from other countries threaten traditional American customs and values					The growing number of newcomers from other countries strengthens American society

10	We should all be willing to fight for our country, whether it is right or wrong					It's acceptable to refuse to fight in a war you believe is morally wrong

	Statement 1	Strongly agree	Agree	Agree	Strongly agree	Statement 2

11	Most people who want to get ahead can make it if they're willing to work hard					Hard work and determination are no guarantee of success for most people

12	This country should do whatever it takes to protect the environment					This country has gone too far in its efforts to protect the environment

13	It IS NOT necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values					It IS necessary to believe in God in order to be moral and have good values

14	Government regulation of business is necessary to protect the public interest					Government regulation of business usually does more harm than good

15	Success in life is pretty much determined by forces outside of our control					Everyone has it in their own power to succeed

	Statement 1	Strongly agree	Agree	Agree	Strongly agree	Statement 2

16	Most elected officials care what people like me think					Most elected officials don't care what people like me think

17	Business corporations make too much profit					Most corporations make a fair and reasonable amount of profit

18	Religion is a very important part of my life					Religion is not that important to me

19	It’s best for the future of our country to be active in world affairs					We should pay less attention to problems overseas and concentrate on problems here at home

20	The best way to ensure peace is through military strength					Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace

	Statement 1	Strongly agree	Agree	Agree	Strongly agree	Statement 2

21	I'm generally satisfied with the way things are going for me financially					I'm not very satisfied with my financial situation

22	Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy					Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost

23	I often don't have enough money to make ends meet					Paying the bills is generally not a problem for me

24	The government should do more to protect morality in society					I worry the government is getting too involved in the issue of morality

25	Government is almost always wasteful and inefficient					Government often does a better job than people give it credit for

In politics today, do you consider yourself a Republican, Democrat, or Independent?
Strong Democrat	Democrat	Independent, Lean Democrat	Independent, no leaning	Independent, Lean Republican	Republican	Strong Republican

In general, would you describe your political views as very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal or very liberal?
Very Liberal	Liberal	Moderate	Conservative	Very Conservative

We have just a few questions we'd like to ask to learn more about the people participating in this test, your answers to these questions are anonymous, and do not affect your typology assignment.

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