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Liberalism

Political tradition that places individual freedom at the center, defending rights, tolerance, the rule of law, a market economy, and limits on power, with government subject to the consent of citizens.

Country: France Key figure: John Stuart Mill

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Leaning - Federal
Federal 70%
Unitary 30%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 79%
Autocracy 21%

Power

Strong - Liberty
Security 20%
Liberty 80%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 36%
Multiculturalism 64%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 29%
Pacifist 71%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 56%
Nationalist 44%

Economy

Leaning - Private
Public 29%
Private 71%

Control

Strong - Free market
Planning 25%
Free market 75%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 21%
Globalism 79%

Religion

Leaning - Irreligious
Irreligious 63%
Religious 38%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 69%
Traditionalist 31%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 68%
Biology 33%
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