Political Spectrum Quiz

Discover your place on the political spectrum! This quiz will let you know where you fall on social liberties, economics, foreign policy-- even the culture war.

Below you will see a series of statements that you must agree or disagree with. Based on your responses we will place you on a graph--also termed a political compass--that separates social liberties from economic opinion. (Note: "political compass" is a term popularized by the web site of that same name. GoToQuiz.com has no affiliation with the political compass web site). We will also show you what type of foreign policy you support, and how liberal or conservative you rank in the culture war.

To discover your political labels, there are two pages of statements for you to respond to. Specify how much you agree or disagree with each. You may also specify how much each statement "matters" to you relative to the others (that is to say, just because you strongly agree with something does not mean it matters greatly to you). We'll find where you stand on the political spectrum as soon as you respond to each, starting below.

If you'd like to play with the data gathered by this quiz, try our demographic comparison tool! We've done some fun things with it, like these political maps of the US.

Laws should restrict abortion in all or most cases. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Unions were indispensible in establishing the middle class. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little In nearly every instance, the free market allocates resources most efficiently. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Public radio and television funded by the state provide a valuable service the citizens. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Some people should not be allowed to reproduce. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Access to healthcare is a right. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little The rich should pay a higher tax rate than the middle class. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little School science classes should teach intelligent design. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Marriage must be heralded for the important role it plays in society. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Sometimes war is necessary, even if it means you strike first. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Patriotism is an overrated quality. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Radio stations should be required to present balanced news coverage. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Government should do something about the increasing violence in video games. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little If our leader meets with our enemies, it makes us appear weak. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little We must use our military from time to time to protect our supply of oil, to avoid a national crisis. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Strong gun ownership rights protect the people against tyranny. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little It makes no sense to say "I'm spiritual but not religious." Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little It is not government's responsibility to regulate pollution. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Gay marriage should be forbidden. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little It should be against the law to use hateful language toward another racial group. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Government should ensure that all citizens meet a certain minimum standard of living. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little It is wrong to enforce moral behavior through the law because this infringes upon an individual's freedom. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Immigration restrictions are economically protectionist. Non-citizens should be allowed to sell their labor domestically at a rate the market will pay. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little An official language should be set, and immigrants should have to learn it. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Whatever maximizes economic growth is good for the people. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Racial issues will never be resolved. It is human nature to prefer one's own race. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little People with a criminal history should not be able to vote. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little Marijuana should be legal. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little The state should fine television stations for broadcasting offensive language. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little It does not make sense to understand the motivations of terrorists because they are self-evidently evil. Disagree strongly

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How much does this issue matter?A lot A little

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