1,759,526 have taken the quiz so far. Results compiled on Tue Jun 24 05:27:02 2003
| Libertarian | 36.3% |
| Left-liberal | 18.4% |
| Centrist | 30.0% |
| Right-Conservative | 7.1% |
| Authoritarian | 8.2% |
Political Philosophies
Libertarian
Libertarians
are self-governors in both personal and economic matters.
They believe government's only purpose is to protect people from coercion
and violence.
They value individual responsibility, and tolerate economic and social
diversity.
Left-Liberal
Left-Liberals
prefer self-government in personal matters and central decision-making
on economics. They want government to serve the disadvantaged in the
name of fairness. Leftists tolerate social diversity, but work for
economic equality.
Centrist
Centrist
favor selective government intervention and emphasize practical solutions
to current problems. They tend to keep an open mind on new issues. Many
centrists feel that government serves as a check on excessive liberty.
Conservative
Right-conservatives
prefer self-government on economic issues, but want official
standards in personal matters. They want the government to defend the
community from threats to its moral fiber.
Authoritarian
Authoritarians
want government to advance society and individuals through expert
central planning. They often doubt whether self-government is practical.
Left-authoritarians are also called socialists, while fascists are
right-authoritarians.