Rule the World for a Day and We'll Tell You Which Country You Truly Belong In

Steven Miller

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

If you were the leader of the world for one day, what change would you try to bring about? Let's pretend that you are the ruler of the whole world for this quiz. Once we get the hang of your leadership style, we'll be able to tell you where you really should be living. It might not be the country you've always thought you belonged in, but we promise it will be the country best suited for you.

For some of you, your level of efficiency will require a technologically advanced country. Others of you would be content living in a remote countryside. No matter what kind of life you prefer to live, the way you rule the world will have a significant bearing on the country you are meant to live in. You don't have to rule with a soft touch or with an iron fist to be a good leader. Simply make the choices that you conscious can live with.

During the quiz, we'll ask you about your personality. We'll also need to know more about your likes and your dislikes when it comes to the law and authority. Think about the way power might change you, and we'll find you a new home to call your own.

Which is the best description of what your day in charge will be like?

It will be a day of sweeping changes.

It will be an average day in the life.
It will be a day of service to others.

It will be a day of international celebration.

What is the main thing you are going to try to fix in your one day?

I will be highlighting those that make a difference.

I am going to focus on environmental issues.
I won't be so full of myself to think I can change anything in one day.

I will try to level the playing field for the poor and underprivileged.

Which city would you rather spend your day in?

New York.

Tokyo.
Oslo.

Beijing.

Which humanitarian effort will you look to help the most?

Universal healthcare.

Any effort to help the most struggling members of society.
Access to technology for the poor.

Education.

What actions will you take in relation to the environment?

I will encourage everyone to do their part to protect the planet.

None. I'll leave that up to the people to decide the best action on.
I will insist on green policies across the board.

There will be major benefits offered to those who engage in sustainable practices.

Will your day in charge be named a holiday?

Absolutely. It will be celebrated for an hour in each time zone.

Sure, why not.
It would be a holiday, but I would call for a day of service to those in need.

Nah, I wouldn't want to make it a big thing.

What action will you take for the poor during your day as the leader?

I will introduce legislation to help their lives.

I would make a speech that highlighted those in need.
I will encourage the whole nation to do something to help the poor on that day.

I would reward those that did something to help the poor.

Which sport will you highlight on your day in office?

Football (soccer).

Baseball.
American football.

Hockey.

Which season would you rather your day occurred in?

Spring.

Fall.
Summer.

Winter.

What is your main goal for your day in charge?

To keep the peace.

To help people see our interconnection.
To throw a celebration the world will never forget.

To stay out of the way of a government for and by the people.

Are you going to make sweeping changes or are you basically going to keep things mostly the same?

I'll make some minor changes, but nothing too extreme.

I'm not going to change anything.
It is mostly just going to be fun.

I'll be bringing about major changes to how things are done.

Will you provide universal healthcare?

That's not going to be something I do on my day in charge.

Yes, that will be a main focus of my day.
That seems like a good idea.

If that's what the people vote for.

In the current political climate, do you identify more as a conservative or a liberal?

I'm way over on the left.

I'm more on the right.
It depends on the issue.

I'm pretty progressive on most stuff.

Do you consider your position as more of a ceremonial role or a position of power?

It's only a ceremonial role. Let's celebrate another day of being alive.

I guess it would mostly be ceremonial, but I'll definitely make a few power moves while I'm there.
It has some power, but if it's just for one day, I'd say that it takes on a more ceremonial role.

It's a position of power, and I'm going to use my power to make positive changes.

In your world, is there a siesta in the middle of the day?

I wouldn't want to force that on anyone.

Nah, that just seems lazy to me.
Absolutely.

That sounds like a good idea.

How many hours a week do people work in your world?

The robots will take care of the work while we relax and enjoy ourselves.

50 to 60 hours a week. There's lots to do.
We're all working remotely and on our own schedule.

It would be just a normal 40-hour work week.

What is the retirement age in the world you run?

65.

55.
50.

30.

Which musical act will you ask to perform during your day in charge?

Ed Sheeran.

Taylor Swift.
Imagine Dragons.

Beyoncé.

Is marijuana legal in your world?

Oh yeah, we're definitely smoking down on my day in power.

It depends on whether the people vote for that.
Only for medicinal purposes.

That's not a subject I really want to get into.

Who will you honor during your day as world leader?

Spiritual leaders.

Teachers.
The military.

Inspirational figures.

Will there be a big party to end your day as world leader?

Nah, let's not make a big deal out of it.

That seems wasteful, but we'll do something low-key.
It will be more of a program to help the needy, but there will be a celebration of some kind.

Yep, it's going to be a night that the world will always remember.

How many time zones will you visit?

I'm going to make an appearance in as many as I can.

I'll make an appearance in three or four time zones.
I'll probably stay in one place and use technology to talk to the world.

I'll go to some of the major cities during my day.

Which motto best fits your reign?

"We are one."

"By the people."
"A brighter future."

"Equality for all."

What will be your strategy to keep the peace on your day in charge?

Just keep the celebration going.

Offer supportive programs throughout the day.
Introduce a day of service.

Just stay out of the way of the usual policing policies.

Will you give a speech?

I will be giving inspirational speeches all day long.

I'll give one speech at the beginning of the day.
No, I'll just let my actions do the talking for me.

I will be speaking multiple times throughout the day.

Which holiday will your day in power feel most like?

Thanksgiving.

Christmas.
4th of July.

Labor Day.

How will you end your day as world leader?

I will pass the torch to the next leader.

I will toast the world and drink my beverage of choice.
A fireworks spectacular.

A moment of silence and a prayer for peace.

How will you choose your successor?

Out of a hat.

I will honor someone who has helped others.
There will be a talent show.

The people will vote them in.

Which quote from historians do you most hope will be said about your day as leader?

"The day we all took care of each other."

"The leader that stayed out of the way of the people's will."
"The path to a brighter future began today."

"The day that changed the world for the better."

What's the first thing you'll do after you are done in office?

I'll start writing my memoir.

I'm going to bed.
I'm having a stiff drink.

I'm going to Disney World.

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