The nation cares for those in need; I care for my own
Each letter of the type code stands for the pole this type leans toward · neither pole is better than the other
Type distribution
1.29%As of August 5, 2026
These four axes build on well-established frameworks in political scienceHow we measure
The descriptions below are addressed to someone with this type.
Values even distribution, equality, and redistribution by the state
Everyone doing well together matters to you. You care not only about what markets produce but also about whether the gains are spread evenly, and you believe the state should give solid support to people who are struggling. You hope for a society whose shared safety net is wide enough that no one is left behind.
Values national sovereignty, identity, and interest
You think of your own country's interests and identity before anything else. You believe protecting its sovereignty and security comes before the demands of the international community, and you treasure what has long been safeguarded. You hope your country engages with the world while holding firmly to what is its own.
Values social order, safety, and the authority of the state
You value a society that runs safely and in good order. You believe that protecting the community calls for a degree of discipline and strong public authority, and a sense of stability matters a great deal to you. You hope for a society where shared rules and good order let everyone feel at ease.
Values tradition, stability, and proven customs
You give weight to values and customs that have stood the test of time. You prefer a gradual, steady path to abrupt change, and you cherish your community's traditions and pride. You hope for a society that moves forward at a measured pace while holding on to what has proven its worth.
A fun look at real historical figures mapped onto the four axes — not an academic classification
He protected workers with the world's first national social insurance system, while upholding realist, national-interest diplomacy, a strong state, and the traditional order of monarchy all at once.
Photo: Jacques Pilartz, 1890 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons (German Federal Archive)
He gave his wealth freely to soldiers and the poor and devoted himself to reclaiming his community's lands — while upholding the sultan's authority and the order of traditional faith.
Painting: Cristofano dell'Altissimo, before 1568 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
A society where no one is thrown away. Where the nation supports those in hardship, but that care begins with your own family, your neighbors, your own country. Where rules exist not to squeeze people but to keep them from harm, and where the weakest are looked after before anyone else.
Underneath these hopes is a sense that a good society is an order in which no one is abandoned. So this stance trusts quiet, steady care and order more than loud change. But there's a hard question: moving forward together means everyone keeping the rules — so how far do you go in embracing someone who won't follow them as part of the same community?
Progressive on 1 of the four axes, conservative on 3 — each axis can lean its own way.
The progressive–conservative label is a rough guide based on how this test defines its axes.
