Most people who have been following the election are pretty familiar with the candidates that are running for president by now. They know who they want to be president, and most importantly, they know who they do not want to be president. Everyone should have an opinion, but there are a lot of people who are not informed enough about the election. People who are not well-informed about the election often refuse to vote in the elections. They don’t think that their opinions can make a difference. Every vote counts, which is why you should vote for the candidate that has the same views as you.
Unsure about which candidate you should vote for? A website called ISideWith.com matches your beliefs with a possible Presidential candidate. The quiz is about 28 questions, with the option to answer additional questions for some categories to get better results. The questions have either yes/no answers, as well as more detailed answers and the opportunity to write your own. Topics are on important issues such as gun control, abortion, gay marriage, minimum wage, and Muslim immigration. You can also rate how important each specific topic is to you, from least important to most important. When you submit the quiz, it compares your answers to the answers of the candidates. The results are very informative, telling you which political party and candidate you side with most. It also breaks down your answers for each topic to see how you match up with each candidate.
The quiz said that I sided with Bernie Sanders on most issues, which was no surprise. 95% of my answers matched his, as well as Hillary Clinton’s. Donald Trump and I barely share any of the same beliefs. Independent candidates' answers were also factored into the results. Other features of the site include the ability to see the popular opinion and what areas of the country agree with your views. It explained various political themes that I was previously not familiar with, such as small government vs big government, collectivism vs individualism, and traditional vs progressive. It also explains your ideology as either Left-Wing or Right-Wing and Authoritarian or Libertarian.
Everyone has an opinion on what they think is right. By taking this quiz, undecided voters can figure out who to vote for based on their beliefs. If the people who do not plan to vote in the election took this quiz, I’m sure a lot more of them would end up voting after finding the candidate that suits them. Many people just aren’t sure where to begin, but this makes it a lot easier. Take the quiz at ISideWith.com to find out which Presidential candidate shares your beliefs!
