Political Ideology Test
Rate 20 political statements to map your position on the 2D political compass. Discover where you stand on the Economic (Left/Right) and Social (Authoritarian/Libertarian) axes.
How the Political Compass Works
Two independent axes give a richer picture than left vs right.
Economic Axis (Left/Right)
The economic axis measures views on wealth distribution, taxation, and markets. Left favors equality and regulation. Right favors free markets and private property.
Social Axis (Auth/Lib)
The social axis measures views on authority, tradition, and personal freedom. Authoritarian favors order and conformity. Libertarian prioritizes individual liberty.
Your Position
Your dot on the compass is the average of your economic and social scores. The quadrant you land in describes your general ideological leaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the political ideology test.
The political compass is a 2D model of political ideology with two axes: an economic axis (left vs right) and a social axis (authoritarian vs libertarian). It provides a more nuanced view than the simple left-right spectrum.
Your answers to 10 economic questions are averaged to place you on the left-right axis. Your answers to 10 social questions determine your position on the authoritarian-libertarian axis. Each axis ranges from -10 to +10.
This tool uses a similar 2D framework but with original questions tailored to current political issues. It is not affiliated with the official Political Compass organization.
Yes. After completing the test, you can copy your result coordinates and share them. The compass chart is generated client-side so you can screenshot it.
Top-left: Authoritarian Left (state-controlled economy, strict social order). Top-right: Authoritarian Right (free market, traditional values). Bottom-left: Libertarian Left (economic equality, personal freedom). Bottom-right: Libertarian Right (free market, minimal government).