Twelve ways to see
your political world.
Each axis explores a different political tradeoff. Read the definitions, see the exact questions, and understand what a score can—and cannot—tell you.
Economic equality
How should society balance economic equality and market incentives?
Public services
Who should provide essential services such as health care and utilities?
Work & ownership
How much power should workers exercise together in the workplace?
Civil liberties
How should personal freedoms be balanced against state enforcement powers?
Democratic voice
Should citizens decide policy directly or delegate to elected representatives?
Distribution of power
Should more decisions be made locally or by the national government?
Social change
How should society respond when established customs are challenged?
Religion & public life
What role should religious ideas and institutions have in government?
Borders & migration
How open should a country be to people who want to move there?
Global cooperation
How much national autonomy should be shared through international institutions?
Peace & security
What balance of negotiation and military power should guide foreign policy?
Environment & growth
How should ecological protection be weighed against near-term economic expansion?
Where do you stand?
Twelve dimensions. Your answers. A fuller picture.