Your views. Twelve dimensions.
12 axes
political test.
There’s more to your politics than left or right. Explore the ideas that shape your outlook, one statement at a time.
Different views.
One perspective.
12AXES
Twelve dimensions, at a glance.
Explore every score in your report.
Democratic 80%
Secular 85%
Progressive 75%
How to take the political test
Give your honest take.
Agree, disagree, or stay neutral.
See the bigger picture.
Twelve axes, with plain explanations.
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The framework
Politics has
more dimensions.
From government and the economy to culture and technology, each axis captures a different tension. Open a pair to see what its two ends mean.
01Federal / Unitary
How should power be shared between national and regional governments?
- Federal
- More authority for regional and local governments.
- Unitary
- More authority and consistent laws at the national level.
02Democratic / Autocratic
How directly should citizens shape political decisions?
- Democratic
- Broad participation, voting and public accountability.
- Autocratic
- Concentrated leadership with less direct public control.
03Internationalist / Nationalist
How much weight should cooperation beyond national borders carry?
- Internationalist
- International cooperation and shared global interests.
- Nationalist
- National sovereignty and national interests first.
04Militarist / Pacifist
What role should military force have in resolving conflict?
- Militarist
- Military preparedness and a willingness to use force.
- Pacifist
- Restraint and peaceful approaches to conflict.
05Security / Freedom
How should collective security and individual liberty be balanced?
- Security
- Security measures, including limits on some individual freedoms.
- Freedom
- Individual rights and limits on state surveillance or control.
06Equality / Markets
How should economic outcomes and resources be distributed?
- Equality
- Reducing economic inequality through collective measures.
- Markets
- Market allocation and individual economic incentives.
07Secular / Religious
What place should religion have in public institutions?
- Secular
- Public institutions independent of religious authority.
- Religious
- A greater role for religious values in public life.
08Progressive / Traditional
How should society approach changes to its norms?
- Progressive
- Revising established norms as society changes.
- Traditional
- Preserving established customs and social institutions.
09Assimilationist / Multiculturalist
How should different cultures coexist within a society?
- Assimilationist
- A shared dominant culture and integration into it.
- Multiculturalist
- Maintaining cultural diversity and distinct traditions.
10Planned / Laissez-faire
How actively should government direct the economy?
- Planned
- Collective planning and public direction of economic activity.
- Laissez-faire
- Private enterprise with less government direction.
11Protectionist / Globalist
How open should an economy be to international trade?
- Protectionist
- Protecting domestic producers and economic self-sufficiency.
- Globalist
- Cross-border trade and economic integration.
12Accelerationist / Bioconservative
How should society approach emerging technologies?
- Accelerationist
- Rapid development and adoption of transformative technology.
- Bioconservative
- Caution about technologies that substantially change human life.
A note on the method
See how your
report takes shape.
Your report brings together twelve dimensions of political views using the classic 12Axes question framework.
Choose a test length, respond to each statement, and explore your scores with explanations for both ends of every axis. Review any answer and generate an updated report.
Explore the method & source directory ↗How are the scores calculated?
The seven answers have weights of +2, +1, +0.5, 0, −0.5, −1 and −2. Each statement points toward one end of an axis. We add its signed contribution.
- 60 questions · classic short
- 50 + 5 × signed sum per axis
- 288 questions · classic full
- 50 + signed sum per axis (range 2–98)
- 36 questions · our quick adaptation
- 50 + (25 ÷ 3) × signed sum per axis
A standard-test example: four neutral answers and one “Strongly agree” pointing toward Federal produce 60% Federal and 40% Unitary.
Why do the lengths give different results?
The full version uses all 288 classic statements. The standard version samples five per axis. Our quick adaptation samples three per axis and rescales the total. Choose Quick for a short overview, Standard for a broader selection, or Full to work through every statement.
What does a 50/50 result mean?
It can mean mixed answers or neutral answers. Each axis shows its number of non-neutral answers so you can tell the difference. Percentages show your position on the scoring scale for each axis.
What is included in my report?
Your report includes twelve paired scores, axis explanations, your strongest leanings and connections to political ideas, historical figures and constitutional frameworks. Save a portrait or square image, create a result link, print the report or return to review your answers.
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