Discover why the World's Smallest Political Quiz provides
the most accurate assessment of your political identity
The outdated left-right spectrum forces complex beliefs into oversimplified categories
Traditional political analysis forces all viewpoints onto a simplistic line from "left" to "right." This model emerged from 18th-century French parliament seating arrangements and has never adequately captured the true diversity of political thought.
Can't distinguish between economic and personal freedom preferences
Forces you to choose between freedoms that aren't mutually exclusive
Places opposing philosophies in the same category
Developed by David Nolan in 1969, our methodology recognizes that political
opinions exist on two independent dimensions
Measures your views on economic matters and market freedom
Measures your views on personal liberty and lifestyle choices
See how two dimensions reveal five distinct political philosophies
Decades of political science research support the two-dimensional model
Building on work by Hans Eysenck (1954) and other political scientists who demonstrated that political views cannot be adequately represented on a single axis.
Studies consistently show that Americans' political views are more diverse than the left-right model suggests, with 28% libertarian, 24% conservative, 28% liberal, and 20% communitarian.
Used by educators, journalists, and political scientists worldwide as a more accurate framework for understanding political diversity.
Over 20 million people have taken the quiz, consistently reporting that it accurately represents their political views better than traditional models.
Ten carefully crafted questions reveal your position on the political map
Five questions assess your views on economic issues, five on personal issues. Each question is carefully worded to avoid bias and leading language.
Rather than forcing binary choices, you can agree, disagree, or express uncertainty. This captures the complexity of real political views.
Your responses are scored on each axis from 0-100%, then plotted on the chart to reveal your exact position in the political landscape.
Accurately represents the full spectrum of political beliefs
Shows unexpected commonalities between different viewpoints
Helps people see beyond partisan labels and false dichotomies
Allows you to see how your views change over time
See why millions have discovered their true political identity
"Once someone views the chart, it causes an irreversible changeβthey can never again see political positions as simply 'left' or 'right.'"β David Nolan, Creator of the Nolan Chart
Take the World's Smallest Political Quiz and see where you really stand
on the political map. It takes less than 2 minutes.
Join over 20 million people who have discovered their political identity