I’m finding that the political quizzes are too simplistic. There are not enough questions, and the ones they have are poorly worded or don’t provide enough choices for an answer. I’m not really convinced that any I’ve seen or taken really represents my own views, although it’s ok for a broad-strokes picture.

Unfortunately, the simplified differences on viewpoint are part of what undermines the political debate in the public sphere.

Maybe I should write one. It would be based on real-life scenarios, and then you have to put five or six answers in order of preference, not just choose yes or no or pick one from three or something like that.

If anyone knows of more sophisticated quizzes, please comment.

You Are a New School Democrat

You like partying and politics – and are likely to be young and affluent. You’re less religious, traditional, and uptight than most Democrats. Smoking pot, homosexuality, and gambling are all okay in your book. You prefer that the government help people take care of themselves.

Political Quiz.net

Progressive/Conservative Score: 9 – Moderate Progressive
Capitalist Purist/Social Capitalist Score: 10 – Social Capitalist
Libertarian/Authoritarian Score: 3 – Libertarian-leaning
Pacifist/Militarist Score: 2 – Pacifist
You are a: Democrat

Which 08 candidate is closest to you?

Barack Obama – 96%
Chris Dodd – 90%
John Edwards – 90%
Mike Gravel – 88%
Joe Biden – 83%
Dennis Kucinich – 79%
Hillary Clinton – 77%
Bill Richardson – 77%

Your Political Profile:

Overall: 20% Conservative, 80% Liberal Social Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal Personal Responsibility: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal Fiscal Issues: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal Ethics: 0% Conservative, 100% Liberal Defense and Crime: 25% Conservative, 75% Liberal