Where do you stand?

Here is a quiz that should help you identify where you stand on the political spectrum. It only takes a minute or two to complete:

1) Which statement better expresses your views:
a) I want to earn as much as I can for my family and myself.
b) I want to be certain that no one earns much more than I do.

2) Which statement better expresses you views:
a) We need to drill for oil and gas in the USA in order both to reduce dependence on foreign oil and to spur creation of large numbers of new jobs.
b) We cannot drill in the USA in order to preserve the environment, even if that means more imported oil and fewer jobs.

3) Which statement better expresses your views:
a) The national debt is a burden we are passing on to our children and grandchildren.
b) The national debt is a phony number which has little meaning for the future; there has always been debt and there always will be.

4) In what social class do you fall?
a) American
b) Upper
c) Middle
d) Lower

5) What statement better expresses your views:
a) Religious freedom cannot be limited by the government and federal policies must be tailored to keep this in mind.
b) National policies must apply to and be observed by all Americans; there can be no exceptions for religious objections.

6) Which statement better expresses your views:
a) Tax policies that promote economic growth are essential and achieving such growth should guide the federal tax system.
b) Those who gain great wealth in America must pay their fair share; no matter what, the rich must pay at least a third of all their income in taxes.

7) Which statement better expresses your views:
a) The private marketplace is the best method for determining which investments get made across America.
b) Often the marketplace does not consider what is good for society as a whole, so government has to decide for the most part where investments will be made.

8) Which statement better expresses your views:
a) Each individual should have an equal chance to achieve success or failure in American society.
b) Each individual should be assured a reasonable lifestyle in America.

9) Which is the most important factor in raising a child into a productive and responsible adult:
a) Parents/family
b) teachers/schools
c) government programs

10. Which statement better expresses your views:
a) Personal freedom and liberty are more important to me and to society than material success.
b) In order to have a decent lifestyle, I would accept limitations on my personal freedom and that of others.

Obviously, this test is not all inclusive. It does, however, provide a chance for each person to consider his or her own beliefs. Here is how to score it.

If you answered "a" to at least 8 questions, you are a true conservative.
If you answered "a" to 3 or fewer questions, you are clearly a progressive.
If you answered "a" to 4 to 7 questions, you must be confused.
If you answered "c" to question 9, you should look for a job in Washington.
Finally, if you answered "a" to all 10 questions, you may qualify for a position with the Heritage Foundation.