12Axes vs 8values: eight values or twelve axes?
8values is faster and broader. 12Axes is more granular and separates twelve political tensions before matching the result with ideology profiles.
At a glance
Choose 12Axes when
You want separate measures for state structure, representation, liberty, immigration, diplomacy, intervention, public ownership, market control, trade, religion, morality and technology.
When the shorter test fits better
The alternative runs as a single test with fewer dimensions. If you want a quick overview and an axis profile is enough, that format gets you there faster. 12Axes asks for more time and adds matching against ideology, country and personality profiles.
Shared lineage
12Axes, 9Axes and 8values belong to the same family of open political tests. The method is shared: you rate statements, each answer weighs one pole of a dimension, and the resulting percentages describe your position. This implementation keeps the upstream MIT license, and the license page records the attribution.
What these tests cannot tell you
All of them are self-report questionnaires. The result reflects the answers you give on the day, so wording and mood shift it, and no percentage proves membership in any movement. None of them is a scientific instrument or a clinical diagnosis. Treat the profile as a structured summary of your stated preferences and compare runs over time if you want a steadier picture.
Do you want speed or precision?
Choose a quick overview, a more precise result, or the complete 240-question test.
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