PEW Quiz results...
pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology
The quiz resulted in me being an opportunity democrat (first number in each category), compared to the second number (general public %).
Democratic-leaning and financially comfortable, Opportunity Democrats have liberal attitudes on most issues including the environment, immigration and homosexuality. They stand out from other Democratic groups in their strong belief that hard work is enough for most people to get ahead and for being somewhat less likely to see structural barriers facing black people and women. They are supportive of U.S. engagement abroad and involvement in global markets.
Compare your answers with results from our national survey:
• Opportunity Democrats• General public
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
You answered:
The economic system in this country is generally fair to most Americans
32%-me (opportunity Democrat)
32%-general public
You answered:
Most corporations make a fair and reasonable amount of profit
40%-me, opportunity Democrat
36%-general public
FOREIGN POLICY
You answered:
It's best for the future of our country to be active in world affairs
76%-me, opportunity Democrat
47%-general public
You answered:
Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace
80%-me, opportunity Democrat
61%-general public
You answered:
In foreign policy, the U.S. should take into account the interests of its allies even if it means making compromises with them
94%-me, opportunity Democrat
59%-general public
GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE
You answered:
Government often does a better job than people give it credit for
57%-me, opportunity Democrat
40%-general public
You answered:
Government regulation of business is necessary to protect the public interest
76%-me, opportunity Democrat
50%-general public
SOCIAL SAFETY NET
You answered:
Poor people have hard lives because government benefits don't go far enough to help them live decently
61%-me, opportunity Democrat
53%-general public
You answered:
The government should do more to help needy Americans, even if it means going deeper into debt
62%-me, opportunity Democrat
50%-general public
IDEOLOGICAL PLACEMENT
Distribution of Opportunity Democrats and the overall public on a 10-item scale of political values. Learn more about the scale.
Opportunity Democrats make up 12% of the population.
YouGeneral PublicOpportunity Democrats
Consistently
liberalMixedConsistently
conservative
SOCIAL VALUES, RACE, AND IMMIGRATION
You answered:
Homosexuality should be accepted by society
92%-me, opportunity Democrat
70%-general public
You answered:
There are still significant obstacles that make it harder for women to get ahead than men
57%-me, opportunity Democrat
55%-general public
You answered:
Our country needs to continue making changes to give black people equal rights with white people
67%-me, opportunity Democrat
61%-general public
You answered:
Racial discrimination is the main reason ...
1. PEW Quiz results...
pewresearch.org/politics/quiz/political-typology
The quiz resulted in me being an opportunity democrat (first
number in each category), compared to the second number
(general public %).
Democratic-leaning and financially comfortable, Opportunity
Democrats have liberal attitudes on most issues including the
environment, immigration and homosexuality. They stand out
from other Democratic groups in their strong belief that hard
work is enough for most people to get ahead and for being
somewhat less likely to see structural barriers facing black
people and women. They are supportive of U.S. engagement
abroad and involvement in global markets.
Compare your answers with results from our national survey:
• Opportunity Democrats• General public
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS
You answered:
The economic system in this country is generally fair to most
Americans
32%-me (opportunity Democrat)
32%-general public
You answered:
Most corporations make a fair and reasonable amount of profit
40%-me, opportunity Democrat
2. 36%-general public
FOREIGN POLICY
You answered:
It's best for the future of our country to be active in world
affairs
76%-me, opportunity Democrat
47%-general public
You answered:
Good diplomacy is the best way to ensure peace
80%-me, opportunity Democrat
61%-general public
You answered:
In foreign policy, the U.S. should take into account the
interests of its allies even if it means making compromises with
them
94%-me, opportunity Democrat
59%-general public
GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE
You answered:
Government often does a better job than people give it credit
for
57%-me, opportunity Democrat
3. 40%-general public
You answered:
Government regulation of business is necessary to protect the
public interest
76%-me, opportunity Democrat
50%-general public
SOCIAL SAFETY NET
You answered:
Poor people have hard lives because government benefits don't
go far enough to help them live decently
61%-me, opportunity Democrat
53%-general public
You answered:
The government should do more to help needy Americans, even
if it means going deeper into debt
62%-me, opportunity Democrat
50%-general public
IDEOLOGICAL PLACEMENT
Distribution of Opportunity Democrats and the overall public on
a 10-item scale of political values. Learn more about the scale.
Opportunity Democrats make up 12% of the population.
4. YouGeneral PublicOpportunity Democrats
Consistently
liberalMixedConsistently
conservative
SOCIAL VALUES, RACE, AND IMMIGRATION
You answered:
Homosexuality should be accepted by society
92%-me, opportunity Democrat
70%-general public
You answered:
There are still significant obstacles that make it harder for
women to get ahead than men
57%-me, opportunity Democrat
55%-general public
You answered:
Our country needs to continue making changes to give black
people equal rights with white people
67%-me, opportunity Democrat
61%-general public
You answered:
Racial discrimination is the main reason why many black
people can't get ahead these days
