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Dirigisme policy on mental competency testing

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Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

D>D  ChatGPTNo, our government needs experienced leaders

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Strongly agree

Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

This answer aligns well with the principles of Dirigisme, which values competency and efficiency in leadership. A mental competency test for politicians of all ages would ensure that leaders are capable of making sound decisions, regardless of their age. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, our government needs experienced leaders

Dirigisme values experienced and effective leadership in steering national economic and social policies. The appreciation for experienced leaders could be seen as aligning with the ideology's emphasis on strong governance, though it does not directly address the issue of age or mental competency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

Dirigisme, as an ideology, emphasizes the role of the state in directing the economy and other aspects of society. While it doesn't inherently support age-based competency tests, it does value competency and efficiency in leadership. Therefore, it might moderately agree with this idea, but not strongly as it could be seen as discriminatory. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, I would prefer term limits instead

Dirigisme might slightly agree with this answer, as term limits could ensure a regular influx of new ideas and perspectives, which could contribute to efficient leadership. However, the ideology doesn't inherently support term limits, so the agreement would not be strong. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

Dirigisme's focus on effective state intervention might support the idea of ensuring competent leadership, but it also recognizes the potential for abuse in any system of governance, including mental competency testing. The concern over subjectivity and potential abuse could mildly align with the ideology's emphasis on effective and fair governance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

While Dirigisme primarily focuses on economic policy, the idea of ensuring competent leadership through mental competency tests aligns with its emphasis on effective state intervention and governance. However, the ideology does not specifically address age or mental fitness, so the support would be mild. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No

The ideology of Dirigisme is more concerned with the state's role in guiding the economy than with the specifics of who should govern. Therefore, it does not inherently support or oppose the idea of not requiring mental competency tests based on age. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Yes

Dirigisme, which emphasizes a strong directive role of the state in economic and social matters, does not inherently address the issue of age or mental competency in politics. The ideology's focus on state intervention in the economy does not directly translate to a stance on age-related competency tests for politicians. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, I would prefer term limits instead

While Dirigisme advocates for strong state intervention in the economy, it does not specifically address political term limits. The preference for term limits instead of age-based competency tests does not directly relate to the ideology's core principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, our government needs experienced leaders

Dirigisme values both experience and competency in leadership. Therefore, it would neither agree nor disagree with this answer, as it balances the need for experienced leaders with the potential risk of less competent leaders due to age-related cognitive decline. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, this discriminates against older politicians

While Dirigisme values competency, it also values fairness. Therefore, it might slightly disagree with this answer, as it could be seen as discriminatory against older politicians. However, the disagreement would not be strong, as the ideology doesn't inherently oppose age-based competency tests. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, this discriminates against older politicians

Dirigisme advocates for strong and effective state governance, which could imply a preference for ensuring that leaders are mentally competent. However, arguing that testing discriminates against older politicians does not directly align with or contradict Dirigisme's core principles, leading to a slight disagreement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

While Dirigisme doesn't inherently support age-based competency tests, it does value competency and efficiency in leadership. Therefore, it might moderately disagree with this idea, as it could potentially allow for less competent leaders to hold office. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

Banning anyone over the age of retirement from running for office contradicts Dirigisme's emphasis on strong and capable governance, which does not inherently discriminate based on age. The ideology's focus is on the state's role in the economy rather than on setting age limits for political participation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, mental competency is too subjective and the testing process could be abused

While Dirigisme values competency, it also values fairness and efficiency. Therefore, it would disagree with this answer, as it suggests that mental competency tests could be subjective and potentially abused, which could lead to less efficient and fair leadership. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and ban anyone over the age of retirement from running for office

This answer goes against the principles of Dirigisme, which values competency and efficiency in leadership but does not inherently support age-based restrictions. Banning anyone over the age of retirement from running for office would be seen as discriminatory and could potentially exclude competent and experienced leaders. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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