Marco Rubio on AmericansElect Senate Quiz

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Question 1 answer A on Economy: When you think about the US budget deficit, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion? A: Cutting existing programs B: More spending cuts than tax increases (mix of both solutions) C: More tax increases than spending cuts (mix of both solutions) D: Raising Taxes E: Unsure	Summary answer 'A' from 9 out of 12 statements: This question weighted at 27% importance. (Relative importance: 12 out of 45 statements.)
Question 2 answer D on Energy: When you think about America’s energy needs, which of the following solutions comes closest to your opinion? A: Strong investment in renewable energy like wind and solar B: More drilling than investment in renewables (mix of both solutions) C: More investment in renewable than drilling (mix of both solutions) D: Strong focus on offshore drilling and allowing drilling in federal lands including wildlife reserves E: Unsure	Summary answer 'D' from 8 out of 16 statements: Climate change is reality, but we're a country, not a planet: C on question 2 Address rising sea levels by using natural gas & nuclear: C on question 2 Solar panels are not realistic; focus on mitigation: D on question 2 Let ethanol program expire: C on question 2 Addressing global warming would destroy our economy: D on question 2 Climate is always changing; it's not from human activity: C on question 2 Human activity is not causing climate change: D on question 2 Cap-and-trade scheme destroys jobs: D on question 2 Explore ANWR & outer continental shelf: D on question 2 Tax incentives for energy-efficient appliances: C on question 2 Loans to public institutions for energy efficiency: A on question 2 Florida has obvious advantages in solar energy: C on question 2 Let hybrid drivers use HOV lanes & discount parking: C on question 2 Explore proven energy reserves & keep energy prices low: D on question 2 Let states lease energy rights on federal lands: D on question 2 YES on barring EPA from regulating greenhouse gases: D on question 2 This question weighted at 30% importance. (Relative importance: 16 out of 53 statements.)
Question 3 answer D on Healthcare: When you think about healthcare reform in the United States, which of the following solutions is closest to your opinion? A: The Government should be the sole provider of healthcare insurance B: The Government should have a major role in providing healthcare insurance C: The Government should have a limited role in providing healthcare insurance D: Only private companies should provide healthcare insurance E: Unsure	Summary answer 'D' from 4 out of 6 statements: Let people decide how to spend health care dollars: D on question 3 Launch a marketplace of affordable health insurance: C on question 3 Opposes government-run healthcare: D on question 3 Defund, repeal, & replace federal care with free market: D on question 3 Repeal any federal health care takeover: D on question 3 YES on the Ryan Budget: Medicare choice, tax & spending cuts: C on question 3 This question weighted at 11% importance. (Relative importance: 6 out of 54 statements.)
Question 4 answer B on Immigration: When you think about illegal immigration, which of the following solutions come closest to your opinion? A: All illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US legally B: Most illegal immigrants should be able to stay in the US, with some exceptions C: Most illegal immigrants should be deported, with some exceptions D: All illegal immigrants should be deported E: Unsure	Summary answer 'B' from 7 out of 18 statements: Child separation policy at border is simply un-American: B on question 4 My parents immigrated on family connections; but stop that: C on question 4 If we don't know who you are, you don't get into America: D on question 4 Bar any company abusing H1 visas from future visas: B on question 4 Human trafficking law & deferred action caused border crisis: C on question 4 Give kids of illegal immigrants in-state tuition rates: B on question 4 Legal status, but not citizenship, to migrant's children: C on question 4 Don't count illegal immigrants in the 2010 census: C on question 4 Allow children of illegals to pay in-state college tuition: B on question 4 No amnesty in any form, not even back-of-the-line: D on question 4 Oppose amnesty in any reform: D on question 4 Amnesty means no consequences; I was never for that: C on question 4 2013 lessons: do necessities first; then get to citizenship: B on question 4 Comprehensive immigration reform is politically infeasible: C on question 4 Green cards after 10 years; secure border; & e-Verify: B on question 4 Opposes granting amnesty to illegal immigrants: D on question 4 Supports full implementation of current border security laws: D on question 4 Terminate national emergency at the Southern border: B on question 4 This question weighted at 27% importance. (Relative importance: 18 out of 66 statements.)
Question 5 answer A on Foreign Policy: When you think about the US pursuing its interests abroad, which of the following is closest to your opinion? A: The US should always act in its own interest regardless of what other countries think B: The US should rarely listen to other countries C: The US should listen to other countries more often than not D: The US should always listen to other countries before pursuing its own interests E: Unsure	Summary answer 'A' from 5 out of 15 statements: Engage with Putin, but recognize he supports zero sum games: C on question 5 Plenty of crescent moons in Arlington National Cemetery: D on question 5 Three main threats: Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Russia: C on question 5 I believe God has blessed our country: A on question 5 Trade with Cuba won't translate into political freedom: B on question 5 Only America can stand up to world totalitarianism: A on question 5 9/11 about people who hate what America stands for: A on question 5 America needs a foreign policy of engaging abroad: C on question 5 Promote democracy via engagement abroad: D on question 5 Foreign aid spreads positive influence around the world: D on question 5 Sponsored opposing the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty: A on question 5 Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty: B on question 5 Disallow Palestine from joining ICC to threaten Israel: B on question 5 Move US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem; recognize as cap: B on question 5 Sponsored bill supporting Israeli settlements on West Bank: A on question 5 This question weighted at 19% importance. (Relative importance: 15 out of 81 statements.)
Question 6 answer A on Education: When you think about education in the US, which of the following is closest to your opinion? A: School curriculums should be set entirely at a local school board level B: School curriculums should be set more by local school boards than at a national level C: School curriculums should be set more by national standards than at a local level D: School curriculums should be set entirely at a national standardized level E: Unsure	Summary answer 'A' from 6 out of 9 statements: No national school board; end Department of Education: B on question 6 Empower parents to overcome disastrous public system: A on question 6 Supports No Child Left Behind Opportunity Scholarships: B on question 6 Voted for more scholarships for private schools: A on question 6 More options for student and parent choice in education: B on question 6 A+ Plan for Education: charters and choice: A on question 6 $4,500 voucher saves state $10,000 in per-student cost: A on question 6 Private partnerships for provision of school services: A on question 6 Supports less federal & more local control of education: A on question 6 This question weighted at 11% importance. (Relative importance: 9 out of 85 statements.)
Question 7 answer A on Social Issues: When you think about the rights of same-sex couples, which of the following is closest to your personal opinion? A: Same-sex couples should not be allowed to marry or form any kind of civil union B: Same-sex couples should be allowed to form civil unions, but not to marry in the traditional sense C: Same-sex couples should be allowed to marry legally, with all the same rights as traditional marriages D: Unsure	Summary answer 'A' from 5 out of 8 statements: Men's bathrooms are for men & women's bathrooms for women: A on question 7 Balance gay anti-discrimination with religious rights: B on question 7 Defining marriage does not demean a class of people: A on question 7 I believe in historical marriage, but ok if states redefine: B on question 7 Leave gay marriage to states, but keep DOMA: B on question 7 Supports Amendment to prevent same sex marriage: A on question 7 Supports banning homosexuals in the military: A on question 7 Opposes Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA): A on question 7 This question weighted at 9% importance. (Relative importance: 8 out of 90 statements.)
Question 8 answer A on Environment: Which of the following statements comes closest to your personal view? A: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity B: Natural resources exist for the benefit of humanity, but should be somewhat protected C: Natural resources should be mostly protected, but also exist for the benefit of humanity D: Natural resources exist on their own and should be completely protected E: Unsure	Summary answer 'A' from 3 out of 5 statements: Fix environment with free market, not government mandates: A on question 8 Partner with private companies for transportation system: B on question 8 Utilize toll revenues to widen & improve expressways: C on question 8 No EPA permits required for forest road runoff: A on question 8 NO on protecting ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems: A on question 8 This question weighted at 5% importance. (Relative importance: 5 out of 93 statements.)
Question 9 answer A on Reform: Which of the following comes closest to your personal opinion? A: To make this country great, we should return to the examples and values of our forefathers B: This country is already great, we shouldn't change a thing C: To make this country great, we should keep building and adapting for the future	Summary answer 'A' from 3 out of 6 statements: Each generation has left America better, until now: A on question 9 Founders promoted and protected our God-given rights: A on question 9 Safer place when America is strongest country in the world: B on question 9 Continue reducing barriers to free and fair trade: C on question 9 Identify constitutionality in every new congressional bill: A on question 9 YES on extending the PATRIOT Act's roving wiretaps: B on question 9 This question weighted at 6% importance. (Relative importance: 6 out of 95 statements.)