The Political Compass
Left = More government control over the economy
(e.g. socialism, wealth redistribution)
(e.g. socialism, wealth redistribution)
Right = Less government control over the economy
(e.g. capitalism, free markets)
(e.g. capitalism, free markets)
Authoritarian = More government control over people's lives
(e.g. dictatorships, strict laws)
(e.g. dictatorships, strict laws)
Libertarian = Less government control over people's lives
(e.g. personal freedom, fewer laws)
(e.g. personal freedom, fewer laws)