Advocates for Self-Government
2026 Version

Political Quiz

Where do you stand politically? Answer the following questions to discover your political identity.

Personal Issues

Adults should be free to use recreational drugs without criminal penalties.

Agree
Maybe
Disagree

Government should not regulate private sexual conduct between consenting adults.

Agree
Maybe
Disagree

Government should not ban books from libraries or schools because of the ideas they contain.

Agree
Maybe
Disagree

People should be free to move across borders to live and work.

Agree
Maybe
Disagree

Citizens should be free to burn their own country's flag in protest.

Agree
Maybe
Disagree

Economic Issues

Taxes and government spending should both be cut significantly.

Agree
Maybe
Disagree

People should be able to start a business without government licenses or permits.

Agree
Maybe
Disagree

Prices and wages should be set by the market, not the government.

Agree
Maybe
Disagree

Businesses should face far fewer government regulations.

Agree
Maybe
Disagree

Parents should control their children's education, with tax money following the child.

Agree
Maybe
Disagree

How the World's Smallest Political Quiz Works

The World's Smallest Political Quiz presents just 10 statements: 5 on personal issues and 5 on economic issues. For each one, you choose Agree, Maybe, or Disagree. Your answers are scored on two separate axes: personal freedom and economic freedom.

Your scores are then plotted on the Nolan Chart, a two-dimensional political diagram that reveals how your opinions fall along the political spectrum. Unlike one-dimensional quizzes, this approach captures the full range of political belief in a short, two minute survey.

The quiz has been taken by millions of people worldwide since the Nolan Chart was first created over half a century ago. Learn more about the quiz's history and methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the World's Smallest Political Quiz?
10 questions — 5 on personal issues and 5 on economic issues. Each question has three answer options: Agree, Maybe, Disagree. Learn more about the quiz methodology on our About the Quiz page.
What is the Nolan Chart?
The Nolan Chart is a two-dimensional political diagram created by David Nolan in 1969. Unlike the traditional left-right spectrum, it measures both personal freedom and economic freedom to identify five political types. Learn more about the Nolan Chart.
What are the five political types?
The quiz identifies five types: Libertarian (high personal and economic freedom), Conservative (high economic, lower personal freedom), Progressive (high personal, lower economic freedom), Authoritarian/Statist (lower both freedoms), and Moderate/Centrist (middle ground). See how these types compare to each other.
Can I use this quiz in my classroom?
Absolutely! The World's Smallest Political Quiz is an excellent educational tool for civics, government, and political science classes at the high school and college level. We offer classroom activity guides and discussion questions for educators.
What does it mean if I'm politically homeless?
Many Americans feel that neither major party represents their views. This is completely normal — the traditional left-right spectrum doesn't capture the full range of political beliefs. The Nolan Chart reveals that politics is actually two-dimensional. Learn more about being politically homeless.
How is this quiz different from other political quizzes?
Most political quizzes only measure where you fall on a left-right spectrum. The World's Smallest Political Quiz uses the Nolan Chart to measure two dimensions — personal freedom and economic freedom — giving you a more complete picture of your political identity. It's also the original online political quiz, having been taken by millions since the 1990s.