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freedom

You can fly anywhere — but only as fast as walking. Or teleport instantly — but only to places you've already visited. Which power defines your freedom?

AFly at walking speed: explore new places freely, even if it takes time.

BTeleport instantly: return anywhere known in seconds, but never reach the unknown.

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society

When the state fails, faith groups can run food, shelter, and clinics. Is that a solution or a danger?

AA solution. Communities should help where institutions fail.82%

BA danger. Essential services should not depend on religious belonging.18%

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justice

A chronic bully shows genuine remorse and asks for one last chance. Expelling them protects victims — but ruins their future. What do you do?

AExpel them. The victims' safety and dignity cannot be compromised for the bully's benefit.

BKeep them enrolled with strict conditions. Redemption is possible, and exclusion rarely heals anyone.

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justice

A student worked harder than anyone but still failed. Another barely tried and aced it. Both can only pass one. Who deserves it?

APass the hard worker — sustained effort is what education should reward.

BPass the high scorer — outcomes are the only fair, objective measure.

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relationships

You failed two subjects but your parents sacrificed a lot for your education. Do you hide the grades to protect their peace, or confess immediately?

AHide the grades temporarily — use the time to fix the situation before telling them.

BConfess immediately — they deserve the truth, even if it causes pain and disappointment.

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freedom

A student with a chronic illness needs their phone to monitor health alerts. A blanket classroom ban applies to everyone. Should the rule bend?

AEnforce the ban equally — no exceptions, or the rule loses meaning for everyone.

BGrant a medical exception — equal rules shouldn't override unequal needs.

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society

Your school wants to post ranked academic scores publicly to motivate students. You're a teacher who knows it crushes low-ranked kids. Do you comply?

AComply — public rankings drive ambition and reflect real-world competition.

BRefuse — protecting students' dignity matters more than institutional pressure.

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justice

A convicted fraudster who stole from charities applies for a job at your nonprofit. They have a flawless record for 8 years. Do you hire them?

AYes — past crimes don't erase genuine change; denying them work perpetuates cycles of reoffending.

BNo — stewardship of charitable funds demands you protect donors and beneficiaries above personal redemption.

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freedom

A law you consider deeply unjust is enforced selectively against the poor. Do you publicly break it to force a legal challenge, knowing you'll likely escape consequences due to your privilege?

ABreak the law publicly — using your privilege to expose injustice is worth the moral compromise.

BRefuse to act — exploiting your privilege to 'help' others undermines the integrity of the cause.

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freedom

Governments cap personal flights at 3 per lifetime to cut emissions. Your one remaining flight: attend your sibling's wedding abroad or visit a dying parent?

AUse your last flight for your sibling's wedding — a once-in-a-lifetime celebration you chose to attend.

BUse your last flight to be with your dying parent — presence in final moments cannot be reclaimed.

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freedom

A government grant funds an art exhibit that many taxpayers find deeply offensive. Should public money ever fund art that divides society?

AYes — art's role is to challenge norms, even if it unsettles people who fund it.

BNo — public money should only support art with broad community acceptance.

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justice

A city has one remaining affordable housing unit. A longtime resident and a newly arrived migrant both urgently need it. Who should get priority?

AThe longtime resident — years of contribution to the community earn priority access.

BThe migrant — greater vulnerability and lack of alternatives makes their need more urgent.

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freedom

A comedy show is cancelled for jokes regulators deem hateful. The comedian insists it's satire. Who decides where the line is?

AElected regulators set enforceable speech limits — even art must have boundaries to protect people from harm.

BArtists alone define satire's limits — government labelling speech 'hateful' is a tool for silencing dissent.

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justice

You're the only juror who speaks the defendant's language fluently. Refusing duty means a mistrial. Do you serve despite a personal conflict of interest?

AServe on the jury — your presence ensures the defendant truly understands the proceedings.

BDeclare your conflict and withdraw — impartiality matters more than linguistic access.

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freedom

Should voting be legally mandatory for all citizens — even those who feel no candidate represents them?

AYes — civic duty requires participation, even an imperfect choice shapes the collective future.

BNo — forced voting is meaningless; authentic democracy needs willing, informed participants.

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freedom

A national crisis triggers a draft. You qualify but have a young child. Do you report or claim exemption knowing others without children will go instead?

AReport for duty — civic obligation applies equally, regardless of personal circumstances.

BClaim the exemption — your child's need for a parent outweighs abstract duty to the state.

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lifestyleLIFESTYLE

Buy now pay later: big splurge or little treats?

AOne Epic Purchase

BLots of Small Goodies

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lifestyleLIFESTYLE

One big annual app subscription or tiny monthly fees?

AOne Big Payment

BSmall Monthly Sips