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Presidential Morality Test

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Calvin Coolidge

Calvin Coolidge
"Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. ... The slogan 'press on' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

Your friend's morality is the closest to Calvin Coolidge.

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Explanation of Traits:

NURTURE: The Nurture scale measures beliefs about the government's responsibility to care for its citizens, particularly the vulnerable. It reflects support for social welfare policies, emphasizing collective responsibility, compassion, and the role of government in providing essential services and support to improve the well-being of society.

EQUALITY: The Equality scale assesses beliefs in social and economic fairness, focusing on reducing inequality and promoting equal opportunities. It reflects support for redistributive policies, affirmative action, and a justice system that prioritizes equity, aiming to create a more balanced and just society.

MERIT: The Merit scale evaluates beliefs in meritocracy, where success is determined by individual ability and effort. It reflects the idea that rewards and opportunities should be based on merit rather than identity, supporting the notion that personal achievements and skills should dictate outcomes in society.

HERITAGE: The Heritage scale measures beliefs in the importance of national traditions, patriotism, and conservative values. It reflects a desire to preserve cultural heritage, uphold traditional norms, and maintain symbols of national pride, emphasizing the continuity of established values and practices in society.

FREEDOM: The Freedom scale assesses beliefs in individual autonomy and minimal government intervention in personal choices. It reflects support for personal liberty, even in controversial areas, emphasizing the importance of self-determination, free expression, and the right to make choices without state interference.

References

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  • Graham, J., Haidt, J., Nosek, Brian A.: Liberals and Conservatives Rely on Different Sets of Moral Foundations Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 96, 2009
  • Iyer R., Koleva S., Graham J., Ditto P., Haidt J.: Understanding Libertarian Morality PLoS ONE 7(8), 2012
  • Kim, K.R., Kang, J., Yun, S.: Moral Intuitions and Political Orientation Psychological Reports 111(1), 2012
  • Nilsson, A., Erlandsson, A.: The Moral Foundations Taxonomy Personality and Individual Differences 76, 2015
  • Clifford, S., Iyengar, V., Cabeza, R., Sinnott-Armstrong, W.: Moral Foundations Vignettes Behavior Research Methods, 2015
  • YouGov: Cato Institute National Survey on Policing and Criminal Justice, Cato Institute/YouGov, November 19-24, 2015
  • Gross, N., Medvetz, T. Russell, R.: The Contemporary American Conservative Movement Annual Review of Sociology 37, 2011

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