Statesman

James Madison

A founder of the United States and principal architect of the Constitution, Madison championed federalism, the separation of powers, and individual rights, seeking to balance strong republican government with checks against tyranny.

1751–1836
Portrait: James Madison
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Profile across the 12 axes

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

Structure

Balanced
Federal 44%
Unitary 56%

Representation

Leaning - Democracy
Democracy 70%
Autocracy 30%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 34%
Liberty 66%

Immigration

Balanced
Assimilation 49%
Multiculturalism 51%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 38%
Pacifist 63%

Intervention

Balanced
Non-interventionist 46%
Nationalist 54%

Economy

Balanced
Public 45%
Private 55%

Control

Leaning - Free market
Planning 43%
Free market 58%

Trade

Balanced
Protectionism 44%
Globalism 56%

Religion

Balanced
Irreligious 53%
Religious 48%

Morality

Leaning - Traditionalist
Progressive 43%
Traditionalist 58%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 50%
Biology 50%

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