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Libertarian Party

Third-largest US party, founded in 1971, it defends minimal government, free markets, military non-interventionism, an end to the war on drugs and broad civil and individual liberties, split between moderate and conservative wings.

Predominant spectrum
Libertarian
Closest ideology
Anarcho-Capitalism
Closest personality
Satoshi Nakamoto

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Very strong · Federal
    Federal91%
    Unitary9%
  • Representation

    Very strong · Democracy
    Democracy90%
    Autocracy10%
  • Power

    Very strong · Liberty
    Security2%
    Liberty98%
  • Immigration

    Strong · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation16%
    Multiculturalism84%
  • Diplomacy

    Strong · Pacifist
    Militarist26%
    Pacifist74%
  • Intervention

    Strong · Non-interventionist
    Non-interventionist84%
    Nationalist16%
  • Economy

    Very strong · Private
    Public2%
    Private98%
  • Control

    Very strong · Free market
    Planning4%
    Free market96%
  • Trade

    Very strong · Globalism
    Protectionism1%
    Globalism99%
  • Religion

    Strong · Irreligious
    Irreligious78%
    Religious22%
  • Morality

    Leaning · Progressive
    Progressive62%
    Traditionalist38%
  • Technology

    Very strong · Technology
    Technology89%
    Biology11%

What sets Libertarian Party apart

Most unusual position

Trade

Leans further toward globalism than 99% of the 159 parties and organizations in the catalog.

Party median 67Libertarian Party 1

Of all the axes, Trade is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Representation

On Representation, it sits close to the catalog median.

Party median 67Libertarian Party 90

Here it shares common ground with most parties and organizations.