Try the political quiz

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…6mos6MO

How might your family's economic situation influence your opinion on government spending in social sectors?

 @9HWPKV5 answered…6mos6MO

I have a lot of sympathy with the anti-austerity viewpoint. However, the state is an extremely poor custodian of taxpayer money. I would not support spending more money through current mechanisms. The money never goes to help those who need it. Instead, it goes on illegal immigrants. And people who won’t help themselves.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How might your community respond to local arts and culture initiatives losing funding?

 @9KWJX9T answered…3mos3MO

Raise money locally for the initiatives the local community really value

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What are the potential consequences for society if public mental health support is compromised by austerity measures?

 @9KWJVB8 answered…3mos3MO

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How do you feel about increasing national debt for the sake of preventing cuts to emergency services like fire and police departments?

 @9LJ8C8Panswered…2mos2MO

We need to fund emergency services,, and other parts - also as economist Mariana Mazzucato argues, austerity often increases debt to GDP ratio, and kills off growth in the economy, and so instead we need to invest in growth (wise spending, not just throwing money at a problem, but making a strategic decision about how this is spent.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

If your parents' retirement benefits were threatened by government cuts, how would this change your family's plans for the future?

 @9LFTLKTanswered…3mos3MO

The inheritance my Dad has worked so hard to build for decades would be demolished.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What initiatives could schools adopt to deal with austerity without compromising on the quality of education?

 @9KWJVB8 answered…3mos3MO

Need to help the pupils that are living in poorer conditions, eg food packs to take home

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How do you envision the power of youth activism in challenging austerity measures?

 @9KRJ2RPcommented…3mos3MO

Young people are going to grow up with these cuts. As adults its our job to teach these kids about the world so they can learn to shape it and make it better for the future

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How might cutting funding for public services impact a society's most vulnerable citizens?

 @9H77H5BLabouranswered…7mos7MO

It will reduce access to important services such as healthcare and public transport, harming vulnerable people

 @ISIDEWITHasked…6mos6MO

Reflect on an area in your community that's degraded; could this be the result of government underfunding?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How important is protecting education and healthcare funding from budget cuts during economic downturns?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What cultural or historical legacies in your community do you fear might be lost due to government spending cuts?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Can you conceive of ways that countries should collaborate to overcome national austerity challenges?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How would it affect your future if planned investments in technology and infrastructure were halted to reduce spending?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What are your reasons for supporting or opposing increased taxes for the wealthy to counteract austerity measures?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Have you or someone you know been affected by reduced government spending in mental health services, and what was the outcome?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Do you foresee any practical methods of making up for the shortcomings of reduced government funding in public education?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How do you interpret the impact of anti-austerity measures on a country's sense of camaraderie and shared social responsibility?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How would losing access to public libraries and their resources change the way you study or enjoy leisure time?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What personal sacrifices are you willing to make to help your society avoid austerity measures?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What's a cherished local community event you'd fight to keep funded, and why is it so important to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Can you imagine what society would look like if there were no financial barriers to accessing higher education?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What's your perspective on the debate between preserving jobs through government intervention versus cutting spending?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What personal goals would you forgo if it meant securing more funding for community healthcare programs?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What would you say about balancing the need for fiscal prudence with the urgency of climate change action?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What creative solutions can communities adopt to thrive in the face of budget cuts affecting public amenities?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

If you had to choose between funding for environmental preservation or deficit reduction, which would you prioritize, and why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How would your educational ambitions be affected if financial aid for students were reduced?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Can you imagine a future where economic concerns are secondary to providing for the needy, and what does that look like to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How does your personal experience shape your view on the trade-off between reducing government debt and maintaining social programs?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Would you consider taking on a bigger role in community projects if government support was withdrawn?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

Can you think of a personal experience that shows the impact of well-funded public services on community health and safety?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How would you respond to a significant increase in homelessness in your city due to government spending cuts?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

If funding for environmental conservation was cut in your area, what local changes might you notice?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How do funding decisions at the national level trickle down and impact your classroom or extracurricular activities?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

How would your day-to-day routine be disrupted if public transportation experienced severe budget reductions?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…4mos4MO

What if the art and music programs in your school were the first to be cut; how would that alter your school experience?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

If your internet access at school became limited due to budget cuts, how would it impact your studies?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

How do you think cultural diversity in your area might suffer without funding for community events and festivals?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

What are your thoughts on the importance of funding scientific discovery despite a tight national budget?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Share your feelings on discovering a favorite local park or library might close due to lack of funding.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Can you recall a time when a lack of resources in school directly affected your learning experience?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

How would your approach to further education be influenced if student loans or grants were reduced?