Tell Us How You'd Respond to These Political Conundrums and We'll Tell You How Diplomatic You Are

By: Teresa M.

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Do you have the diplomacy required to be a politician? Let's say your opponent insulted your mom during a debate, how would you respond? Would you be able to keep your cool while expressing your stand on issues that affect every voter in the nation? This quiz is going to put your diplomacy skills to the test. By the time you're done, you will know exactly how diplomatic you are!

Would you run a smear campaign, or is taking the high road more your style? Respond to these political conundrums, and we'll tell you if you are cut out to run for office. It can be difficult to remain calm while your opponent says terrible things about you, but you are one sharp cookie and we believe in you! Whether you dance around it or you blurt out your true feelings, your future voters can count on you to tell the truth. But can they count on you to be diplomatic?

It has been said that being diplomatic means being so charming and sly that you actually talk your opponent into your way of thinking. Let's see if you can do it! Answer the questions like you would respond on a real campaign trail!

How would you respond to your opponent calling you a loser?

I would admit a few losses, and stress my strengths.

I would ignore it and move on.
I would point out my opponent's juvenile behavior and move on to another subject.

I would call him a loser and take the mic back.

If a political opponent gave false figures, would you point it out?

I would express my appreciation, and give the real facts.

I would give my set of facts without correcting my opponent.
I would ask my opponent for his/her source.

I would call my opponent out.

Your political rival says you are lax on gun control. How do you respond?

I don't respond at all.

I point out the ways I'm tough on gun control.
I demand to see my opponents stance in writing.

I talk about my other strengths.

How would you react to your opponent wanting to raise the speed limit?

I would assure my rival that it's not his/her decision.

I would point on the hazards of raising the speed limit.
I would acknowledge my opponents stance, and then talk about something more important.

I would roll my eyes.

If your opponent accused you of wanting to lower the drinking age, what would you say?

"On the contrary. I think it should be raised."

"It is the decision of the states."
"I don't think that's a good idea. Here are some facts.."

"I agree."

If your country were under threat of attack, would you inform the nation?

I would directly address the country threatening to fire.

I would let the people know.
I would do a press conference.

I would wait to see how serious the threat became.

If you ran for president, who would you choose as your running mate?

I would choose my boss.

I would choose my doctor.
I would choose the best qualified candidate.

I would choose my spouse.

Which current political issue is most important to you?

Immigration

Healthcare
Foreign Diplomacy

Education

Your opponent says there's no such thing as global warming? How do you respond?

I would thank my opponent for his/her perspective.

I would disagree and point out facts.
I would skip over the subject.

I would agree with my rival.

If your opponent accused you of misappropriating funds, would you get angry?

I would be angry, but I wouldn't let it show.

I wouldn't be angry, and I would allow the public to see my records.
I would ask my opponent for concrete proof.

I would accuse my opponent of the same.

If your opponent said bad things about your spouse, what would you do?

I would laugh at my opponent.

I would bring my spouse on stage to defend themselves.
I would let my opponent talk.

I would put out a press release with my spouse's accomplishments listed.

If your opponent says you plan to raise taxes, what would you say?

I would say that my opponent is misinformed.

I would say that my opponent needs proof.
I would point out that my tax plan includes no increases.

I would attack the flaws in my opponent's tax plan.

A fellow diplomat throws up at a fancy dinner party. What do you do?

I would ask for maid service.

I would hand over some napkins.
I would help get the person away from the table.

I would call security.

If your opponent refuses to shake your hand during a debate, what do you do?

I let it slide.

I point out my opponent's unfriendliness.
I point out that my opponent could never make deals without shaking hands.

I tell my opponent how rude they are.

Which political office are you best suited to hold?

Vice President

Town Councilperson

President
Mayor

None

If your opponent accused you of being against equal pay, what would you say?

"I don't know enough to disagree with you."

"I assure you that my opponent is insane."
"I assure you that am for equal pay for all."

"My opponent is actually the one against equal pay."

Your opponent promises free food to all workers on Friday afternoon. How do you respond?

I offer pizza and beer on Fridays.

I politely say that my opponent cannot guarantee such a thing.
I would accuse my opponent of trying to bribe for votes.

I would ask my opponent how he/she plans to pull it off.

How would you describe your debating style?

Vicious

Smooth
Professional

Curt

If your opponent keeps drinking water during a debate, what would you think?

I would think I'm making him/her nervous.

I would think they might be thirsty.
I would agree that the lights are hot.

I would think it might not be water.

If your opponent wanted to impose a tax on air, what would you say?

I would tell my opponent that it may have promise.

I would laugh to myself.
I would challenge my opponent to produce a profit.

I would tell him/her that it's the most ridiculous think I've ever heard.

If your opponent wanted to change the national bird to a parrot, what would you say?

I would inform my opponent that parrots are not native to our country.

I would try not to laugh too loudly.

I would smile, and suggest it might take a while to pass that change.
I would suggest using an executive order.

Polly want a cracker?

How would you end a debate with your most vicious opponent?

I would shake their hand.

I would thank them for their time.
I would compliment my opponent in my closing remarks.

I would exit the stage quickly to avoid my opponent.

If your opponent suggested 4 day work weeks for everyone, how would you respond?

I would tell my opponent that it's a great idea.

I would tell my opponent that it would never work.
I would tell my opponent that it's too difficult for most businesses.

I would ask my opponent for their reasons.

What would you tell your voters is your strongest trait?

I am honest.

I'm smart.
I'm successful.

I'm loyal.

If your opponent switched political parties to get elected, would you inform your voters in a political ad?

I don't have enough money to run ads.

I would certainly point it out.
I wouldn't run a smear campaign.

I would tell every news outlet I could.

If your opponent challenged you to a second debate, would you do it?

I will debate anywhere anytime.

I will have said everything I have to say.
I thought that two debates were required.

I wouldn't want to do two debates with the same person.

If your opponent accused you of being a spy, how would you respond?

I would verify that my opponent is correct.

I would laugh out loud.
I would accuse my opponent of being a hacker.

I would ask to see evidence.

If your opponent was rude during a debate, would you act rudely back?

I would keep my cool.

It depends how rude my opponent was being.
I would pretend not to notice.

I would point out how rude my opponent was being.

Would you curse during a debate?

I would never curse in front of others.

I would never go a day without cursing.
I would leave the cursing to my opponent.

I would do my best not to curse, but I do have a potty mouth.

How would you congratulate your opponent on a win?

I would send flowers.

I would send a card.

I would congratulate them in person.
I would make a phone call to my opponent.

I wouldn't.

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