Left or Right?
The quickest one. 10 statements, about a minute, one clear answer.
- 10 statements
- About 1 min
- Free, no signup
The government should raise the minimum wage.
How much do you agree?
About this quiz
How it works
- Statements
- 10
- Time
- ~1 min
- Result
- 0 to 100
Left and right are the oldest labels in politics. This quiz gives you a fast read on which way you lean, combining economic questions with social ones on a single 0 to 100 scale.
Five statements are keyed to each side, so the result reflects your actual views rather than a habit of agreeing or disagreeing. For a fuller picture, the Political Compass Test splits your views into two axes.
Every statement comes from the same bank as our full tests and is scored the same way, so your quiz result points in the same direction as the Political Compass Test. Read the full methodology.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between left wing and right wing?
Broadly, the left favors equality, public provision and social change, while the right favors free markets, private enterprise and tradition. Real views are more varied, and many people mix both.
How accurate is a 10 question quiz?
It gives a quick, rough lean. Ten statements cannot capture everything, so treat it as a starting point. The Political Compass Test uses 48 statements and two axes for a more reliable picture.
Where do the labels left and right come from?
They date back to the French Revolution, when supporters of change sat on the left of the assembly and supporters of the old order sat on the right.
Is the quiz neutral?
Statements describe policies and values without party names or politicians, and five are keyed to each side so that agreeing with everything puts you in the center.
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