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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

Strong - Federal
Federal 75%
Unitary 25%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 79%
Autocracy 21%

Power

Strong - Liberty
Security 23%
Liberty 78%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 26%
Multiculturalism 74%

Diplomacy

Strong - Pacifist
Militarist 23%
Pacifist 78%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 68%
Nationalist 33%

Economy

Balanced
Public 55%
Private 45%

Control

Leaning - Free market
Planning 30%
Free market 70%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 18%
Globalism 83%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 79%
Religious 21%

Morality

Strong - Progressive
Progressive 84%
Traditionalist 16%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 64%
Biology 36%
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