Oligarchic-mercantile republic

Republic of Venice

A powerful medieval merchant republic, Venice was governed by a commercial oligarchy that dominated Mediterranean trade, uniting stable institutions, a strong navy, and immense economic power for centuries.

Historical regime · 697–1797

Profile across the 12 axes

How Republic of Venice positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Strong - Unitary

Federal 24%

Unitary 76%

Representation

Strong - Autocracy

Democracy 25%

Autocracy 75%

Power

Leaning - Security

Security 66%

Liberty 34%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism

Assimilation 39%

Multiculturalism 61%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist

Militarist 63%

Pacifist 38%

Intervention

Strong - Nationalist

Non-interventionist 26%

Nationalist 74%

Economy

Leaning - Private

Public 35%

Private 65%

Control

Balanced

Planning 51%

Free market 49%

Trade

Leaning - Globalism

Protectionism 39%

Globalism 61%

Religion

Leaning - Religious

Irreligious 31%

Religious 69%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist

Progressive 28%

Traditionalist 73%

Technology

Balanced

Technology 55%

Biology 45%

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