Civic Nationalism vs Liberal Nationalism
Civic nationalism defines the nation as a community of citizens who share political values, laws and institutions, rather than a common ancestry, ethnicity or religion.
- The nation is a community of citizens bound by shared political values and institutions.
- Membership is open to anyone who accepts those values, regardless of ancestry.
- Equal rights and the rule of law apply to all citizens.
Liberal nationalism holds that national self-determination and a shared national culture are compatible with, and help support, individual rights, democracy and social solidarity.
- Nations have a right to self-determination, ideally within a democratic state.
- A shared national culture gives individuals a context for meaningful choices.
- National solidarity supports democracy, trust and social justice.
- Civic Nationalism: petals and stars
- Liberal Nationalism: dashed outline
★ Where they differ most
- Foreign policy25 points apart
Civic Nationalism: Strength (mild). Liberal Nationalism: Balanced.
- Welfare20 points apart
Civic Nationalism: Shared (mild). Liberal Nationalism: Shared (mild).
- Authority15 points apart
Civic Nationalism: Democratic (moderate). Liberal Nationalism: Democratic (moderate).
- Security15 points apart
Civic Nationalism: Order (mild). Liberal Nationalism: Balanced.
★ Where they are closest
- Technology · 0 apart
- Structure · 0 apart
- Trade · 5 apart
Axis by axis
Liberal Nationalism
Economy
Equality / Markets- OwnershipMild: Private43%57%PublicPrivate
- MarketsMild: Free45%55%PlannedFree
- WelfareMild: Shared55%45%SharedSelf-reliant
State and liberty
Liberty / Authority- AuthorityModerate: Democratic70%30%DemocraticStrong leader
- SecurityMild: Order40%60%LibertyOrder
- StructureMild: Central35%65%LocalCentral
Society
Progress / Tradition- MoralityBalanced50%50%ProgressiveTraditional
- ReligionModerate: Secular70%30%SecularReligious
- TechnologyBalanced50%50%EmbraceCaution
- CultureModerate: National identity30%70%MulticulturalNational identity
World
Global / Nation- TradeMild: Protected40%60%GlobalProtected
- Foreign policyMild: Strength35%65%CooperationStrength
★ 12 Axes Political Test ★
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FAQ
Civic Nationalism vs Liberal Nationalism
What is the difference between Civic Nationalism and Liberal Nationalism?
Civic nationalism defines the nation as a community of citizens who share political values, laws and institutions, rather than a common ancestry, ethnicity or religion. Liberal nationalism holds that national self-determination and a shared national culture are compatible with, and help support, individual rights, democracy and social solidarity. On the 12 axes they differ most on foreign policy, welfare, authority.
What do Civic Nationalism and Liberal Nationalism have in common?
Their positions are closest on technology, structure, trade. Overall their profiles are a 93% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.
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