“Is this leader serving the public good in a way that honors our founding contributions?”
🧠 I. Truth & Reason
“Do they value truth, transparency, and critical thinking?”
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✅ |
Evaluation Questions |
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Do they base decisions on evidence, data, and expert input? |
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Are they honest and transparent in communication with the public? |
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Do they show intellectual humility—willingness to revise views with better information? |
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Do they support education, journalism, and science as public goods? |
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Do they promote civil discourse rather than disinformation or conspiracy? |
🤝 II. Liberty & Union
“Do they protect individual rights while strengthening our sense of unity?”
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✅ |
Evaluation Questions |
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Do they defend constitutional liberties—speech, belief, assembly, press? |
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Do they respect pluralism, welcoming Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs? |
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Do they work to build bridges, not deepen divisions? |
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Do they elevate shared values and national identity over partisan loyalty? |
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Do they demonstrate personal integrity and moral leadership? |
⚖️ III. Justice & Law
“Do they uphold fairness, accountability, and the rule of law?”
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✅ |
Evaluation Questions |
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Do they follow the Constitution and respect the balance of powers? |
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Are they committed to equal protection and civil rights for all? |
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Do they promote transparency in government and fight corruption? |
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Do they strengthen institutions (courts, elections, oversight) rather than weaken them? |
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Do they listen to constituents and honor democratic processes? |
💰 IV. Pursuit of Happiness
“Do they create conditions for people to thrive—materially, mentally, and spiritually?”
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✅ |
Evaluation Questions |
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Do they support broad economic opportunity, not just benefit the wealthy or well-connected? |
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Do they invest in infrastructure, environment, and public health? |
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Do they foster innovation, small businesses, and the middle class? |
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Do they respect land stewardship, sustainability, and future generations? |
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Do their policies enhance the dignity, well-being, and flourishing of individuals and communities? |
📜 Bonus: Founding Spirit Alignment
“Are they living up to the American experiment?”
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✅ |
Foundational Values |
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Do they protect Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness for all? |
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Do they serve the people, not personal ambition or party machines? |
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Do they strive toward a more perfect Union, even amid disagreement? |
🧭 Suggested Scoring Use
- Score each pillar out of 5 (1 point per checked box).
- Total score out of 20 core points, +3 for bonus values.
- Encourage voters to reflect not just on ideology, but character and civic alignment.
📄 Sample Summary Table
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Pillar |
Max |
Score |
Notes |
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Truth & Reason |
5 |
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Liberty & Union |
5 |
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Justice & Law |
5 |
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Pursuit of Happiness |
5 |
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Bonus: Founding Spirit |
3 |
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TOTAL |
23 |
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