Political Spectrum

Anarchism

without rulers, without authority

Anarchism

Believes that the best government is absolutely no government

Anarchism

related ideology known as Nihilism

Communism

classless, stateless, moneyless

Communism

Based on ideas of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.

Communism

Rejects private ownership and capitalism.

Communism

Government power is spread with the people

Communism

Aims for classless society and equal wealth distribution.

Socialism

 Prefers cooperation over competition

Socialism

Favors collectivism over individualism

Socialism

Advocating public rather than private ownership

Socialism

The transitional phase to communism 

Liberalism

Emphasizing individual rights and freedoms.

Liberalism

Values freedom of speech, press, and expression

Liberalism

Emphasizes protection of human rights and equality.

Liberalism

Promotes free market capitalism and competition.

Moderates

Represent a mix of both liberal and conservative ideologies.

Libertarianism

seek to maximize autonomy and political freedom, and minimize the state's encroachment on and violations of individual liberties

Libertarians

Believe that it is usually better to give people more free choice

Conservatism

Valuing tradition and established institutions.

Conservatism

 limited government intervention in the economy.

Conservatism

Often rooted in religious and moral beliefs.

Conservatism

Values individual responsibility and self-reliance.

Fascism

highly nationalist, militaristic, totalitarian

Fascism

One person has absolute power

Fascism

Favors militarism and values a strong military presence.

Fascism

centered on dictatorship, political opposition and dissent is suppressed