Civic Nationalism vs 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.
Nationalism holds that people who share a national identity should govern themselves and that loyalty to the nation should take priority over other group or international interests.
- Nations are real and meaningful communities that deserve recognition.
- Each nation has a right to self-determination and, ideally, its own state.
- Loyalty to the nation should come before loyalty to international bodies.
- Civic Nationalism: petals and stars
- Nationalism: dashed outline
★ Where they differ most
- Authority70 points apart
Civic Nationalism: Democratic (moderate). Nationalism: Strong leader (mild).
- Religion60 points apart
Civic Nationalism: Secular (moderate). Nationalism: Religious (mild).
- Culture45 points apart
Civic Nationalism: National identity (moderate). Nationalism: National identity (strong).
- Morality40 points apart
Civic Nationalism: Balanced. Nationalism: Traditional (moderate).
★ Where they are closest
- Welfare · 0 apart
- Ownership · 5 apart
- Technology · 10 apart
Axis by axis
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 Nationalism
What is the difference between Civic Nationalism and 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. Nationalism holds that people who share a national identity should govern themselves and that loyalty to the nation should take priority over other group or international interests. On the 12 axes they differ most on authority, religion, culture.
What do Civic Nationalism and Nationalism have in common?
Their positions are closest on welfare, ownership, technology. Overall their profiles are a 82% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.
Am I closer to Civic Nationalism or Nationalism?
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