Vice president and political theorist

John C. Calhoun

U.S. vice president and South Carolina senator, Calhoun formulated the doctrines of nullification and the concurrent majority and defended slavery as a positive good, inspiring Southern secession.

1782–1850
Portrait: John C. Calhoun
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Profile across the 12 axes

How John C. Calhoun positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Very strong - Federal
Federal 90%
Unitary 10%

Representation

Balanced
Democracy 44%
Autocracy 56%

Power

Balanced
Security 50%
Liberty 50%

Immigration

Very strong - Assimilation
Assimilation 89%
Multiculturalism 11%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Militarist
Militarist 69%
Pacifist 31%

Intervention

Leaning - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 35%
Nationalist 65%

Economy

Strong - Private
Public 18%
Private 83%

Control

Strong - Free market
Planning 20%
Free market 80%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 16%
Globalism 84%

Religion

Leaning - Religious
Irreligious 33%
Religious 68%

Morality

Very strong - Traditionalist
Progressive 5%
Traditionalist 95%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 45%
Biology 55%

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