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Political Compass: What Are Your Real Values?

This values compass draws on established sociological models that assess views along two main axes: economic and social freedoms. Take the test for a rough sense of which of the nine worldview types (for example, liberal, conservative or social democrat) sits closest to your thinking. Remember: the test assesses ideas, not personalities, and there are no right or wrong answers. It takes about 7 minutes.

How this test is built

The questionnaire consists of 20 statements about taxes, government regulation, human rights, and tradition. Your answers determine your coordinates on two axes and place you in one of nine political outlook profiles. This is an educational model for exploring values, not an official party recommendation.

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Questions about “Political compass”

What is a political compass?

It is a values self-assessment that shows where you sit on two main axes—the economy and social freedoms.

What exactly does this test measure?

The 20 items measure your attitudes towards taxes, government regulation, the free market, human rights, and tradition.

Are there right or wrong answers to this test?

No. The test assesses ideas, not personalities. The aim is to see which values you sit closest to and to understand how you think.

Is the result an official party recommendation?

No. It is an ideological affinity with a particular philosophy (for example, liberalism or social democracy), not a prescription or advice on who to vote for in an election.

What profiles are available?

You can be classified as one of 9 types: from libertarian to traditionalist, from left-liberal to conservative.

Is the test free and how long does it take?

Yes, the test and results are completely free. You will answer 20 statements in about 7 minutes.

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