Political Compass: Where Do You Stand?

Twenty statements on the economy and society, two axes, four fields. An anonymous position check in four minutes.

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Political attitudes do not fit on a single line from left to right. Since the 1950s, two-axis models have separated the question of how much state the economy needs from the question of how much order society needs. This template translates both axes into ten statements each and returns the respondent’s position in a four-field matrix immediately. For media, education providers and associations it is a format with high participation whose results can be shown as a distribution in a dashboard. Political attitudes are specially protected data: the template therefore asks for neither a name nor contact details, and the age group is optional.

When should you use this template?

This template is a great fit for:

  • As an interactive format for online media and editorial teams
  • In civic education seminars as a way into the discussion
  • For associations and clubs that want to see the range of their members
  • As an example of how a questionnaire returns a position in four fields

Every question in this template

  1. 1

    I take part voluntarily and anonymously. The questionnaire asks for neither a name nor contact details. *

    Consent
    Agreement required
  2. 2

    Economy: how far do you agree with the following statements? *

    Matrix
    Strongly disagreeDisagreeUndecidedAgreeStrongly agree
    The state should redistribute income more strongly so that differences become smaller.
    The less the state intervenes in the economy, the better for everyone.
    Basic services such as water, energy and rail belong in public hands.
    Those who achieve more should be allowed to keep noticeably more, even if inequality grows.
    The statutory minimum wage should rise noticeably on a regular basis.
  3. 3

    Society: how far do you agree with the following statements? *

    Matrix
    Strongly disagreeDisagreeUndecidedAgreeStrongly agree
    Everyone should be allowed to live as they wish, as long as nobody comes to harm.
    Tradition and order give a society more stability than individual freedom.
    The state should stay out of private life decisions.
    Those who break rules should be punished more harshly than today.
    Immigration makes a country stronger in the long run.
  4. 4

    How old are you?

    Single choice
    • Under 25
    • 25 to 39
    • 40 to 59
    • 60 or older
    • Prefer not to say

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Frequently asked questions

Is this a scientific test?
No. The two-axis model is a widespread framework; the twenty statements are purpose-written and not validated. The template is therefore labelled as an entertainment self-check.
Is participation anonymous?
The template asks for no names, email addresses or other contact details. The result page is reachable only by whoever receives the signed link right after submitting. Do not add contact fields if you run the test publicly.
How do I read the distribution of all answers?
Both axis values sit in the dataset as variables. A cross-tab of the two bands shows how answers spread across the four fields; a filter by age group shows the differences.

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