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Classical Liberalism

Original branch of liberalism that defends natural rights, property, free markets, and a minimal state, seeing individual freedom and the strict limitation of power as the foundations of a just society.

Country: United Kingdom Key figure: John Locke

Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Strong - Federal
Federal 83%
Unitary 18%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 84%
Autocracy 16%

Power

Very strong - Liberty
Security 6%
Liberty 94%

Immigration

Strong - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 28%
Multiculturalism 73%

Diplomacy

Strong - Pacifist
Militarist 23%
Pacifist 78%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 65%
Nationalist 35%

Economy

Strong - Private
Public 18%
Private 83%

Control

Very strong - Free market
Planning 13%
Free market 88%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 14%
Globalism 86%

Religion

Strong - Irreligious
Irreligious 73%
Religious 28%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 70%
Traditionalist 30%

Technology

Strong - Technology
Technology 74%
Biology 26%
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