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United States

A global power and presidential federal republic, the United States combines a strong liberal tradition, a dynamic market economy, technological innovation, and a two-party system that polarizes national political life.

Predominant spectrum
Right
Linked ideology
Libertarian Militarism
Closest personality
Kim Kataguiri
Flag: United States

Political axes

Profile across the 12 axes

  • Structure

    Strong · Federal
    Federal74%
    Unitary26%
  • Representation

    Strong · Democracy
    Democracy74%
    Autocracy26%
  • Power

    Leaning · Liberty
    Security39%
    Liberty61%
  • Immigration

    Leaning · Multiculturalism
    Assimilation38%
    Multiculturalism63%
  • Diplomacy

    Strong · Militarist
    Militarist79%
    Pacifist21%
  • Intervention

    Strong · Nationalist
    Non-interventionist23%
    Nationalist78%
  • Economy

    Leaning · Private
    Public30%
    Private70%
  • Control

    Leaning · Free market
    Planning35%
    Free market65%
  • Trade

    Balanced
    Protectionism53%
    Globalism48%
  • Religion

    Leaning · Religious
    Irreligious43%
    Religious58%
  • Morality

    Balanced
    Progressive44%
    Traditionalist56%
  • Technology

    Leaning · Technology
    Technology68%
    Biology33%

What sets United States apart

Most unusual position

Structure

Leans further toward federal than 86% of the 185 countries and regimes in the catalog.

Country median 29United States 74

Of all the axes, Structure is where it stands furthest from the rest.

Most common position

Religion

On Religion, it sits practically at the catalog median.

Country median 39United States 43

Here it shares common ground with most countries.