Political Compass Test - Find Your Political Position
Discover where you stand on the political spectrum with our comprehensive Political Compass Test. This assessment maps your political views across two dimensions: economic policy and social values.
What Is This Test?
The Political Compass Test measures your political orientation across two axes: economic (left-right) and social (authoritarian-libertarian). Unlike simple left-right classifications, this two-dimensional model provides a more nuanced view of your political beliefs, showing where you stand on both economic policy and social freedoms.
Why Take This Test?
- ✓Understand your political beliefs more clearly
- ✓See where you stand on economic and social issues
- ✓Compare your views with political parties and movements
- ✓Engage in more informed political discussions
- ✓Discover nuances in your political perspective
How It Works
- 1Read 24 statements about political and social issues
- 2Rate each statement from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree
- 3Statements cover economic policy, social values, and governance
- 4Your responses are plotted on a two-dimensional compass
- 5Receive your position showing economic and social orientations
- 6See where you fall relative to common political ideologies
Understanding Your Results
Your position on the compass shows your economic views (left favors regulation and equality, right favors free markets) and social views (authoritarian favors order and tradition, libertarian favors personal freedom). Most people don't fall into simple categories—your unique position reflects your specific combination of beliefs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the four quadrants mean?
The compass has four quadrants: Authoritarian Left (strong government, economic equality), Authoritarian Right (strong government, free markets), Libertarian Left (personal freedom, economic equality), and Libertarian Right (personal freedom, free markets). Most people fall somewhere between these extremes.
Is this test biased?
We've designed this test to be as neutral as possible, but all political assessments have some inherent limitations. The test measures your responses to specific statements and plots them mathematically. Your results reflect your answers, not any predetermined bias.
Can my political views change?
Yes, political views often evolve based on life experiences, education, and changing circumstances. Many people find their positions shift over time, and retaking the test periodically can reveal how your perspectives have developed.