Republicanism
Political tradition that values popular sovereignty, civic virtue, and the rule of law, defending citizens' self-government, the separation of powers, and protection against tyranny and the corruption of power.
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In one sentence
I want a republic of virtuous citizens, with separation of powers and rule of law, vigilant against tyranny and the corruption of power.
Political topics
Profile across mindedfolk
- Leaning · Federal
Structure
- Very strong · Democracy
Representation
- Leaning · Liberty
Power
- Leaning · Multiculturalism
Immigration
- Leaning · Internationalist
Nationalism
- Leaning · Public
Economy
- Balanced
Free market
- Strong · Irreligious
Religion
- Strong · Progressive
Morality
- Leaning · Technology
Technology
What sets this ideology apart
Morality
Leans further toward progressive than 82% of the 263 ideologies in the catalog.
Ideology median 43This ideology 73
Of all the topics, Morality is where it stands furthest from the rest.
Technology
On Technology, it sits practically at the catalog median.
Ideology median 58This ideology 60
Here it shares common ground with most ideologies.
Personalities
Cicero
A Roman statesman and philosopher, Cicero defended the republic, mixed government, and the rule of law, bequeathing the tradition of civic republicanism and natural law that influenced Western political thought.
Closest, by dimension
PoliticallyRobert OwenTextile Manufacturer and Utopian Socialist Pioneer99%
SociallyEduard BernsteinSocialist theorist99%
EconomicallyNelson MandelaStatesman100%
Other compatible profiles
Political theoryCarlo RosselliThinker98%
PoliticsGabriel BoricFormer President of Chile98%
EconomicsGösta RehnSwedish economist98%
PoliticsFernando HaddadEconomist and politician97%
Political theoryThomas PaineThinker96%
PoliticsOlof PalmeStatesman96%
PhilosophyJohn Stuart MillPhilosopher96%
PoliticsYamandú OrsiPresident of Uruguay96%
The most distant
Countries
Reference country
France
Social-republican republicA European semi-presidential republic, France combines a strong republican and secular tradition, a robust welfare state, a mixed economy, and a prominent diplomatic, cultural, and military role in the European Union and the world.
Other close countries
Massachusetts (United States)
Academic-progressive regionA northeastern US state, Massachusetts is a progressive stronghold and a hub of education and science, with prestigious universities, a strong liberal tradition, and politics focused on social rights and innovation.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyQuebec (Canada)French-speaking federal province97%
SociallyCatalonia (Spain)Independentist-industrial region98%
EconomicallyGreenland (Denmark)Arctic-social autonomous territory100%
The most distant
Allende's Chile
1970–1973Under Allende's Popular Unity, Chile attempted democratic socialism through copper and bank nationalization, agrarian reform, and economic planning until the 1973 military coup.
Also close, by dimension
PoliticallyParis CommuneMarch–May 187188%
SociallyAnarchist Aragon and Catalonia1936–193991%
EconomicallyWeimar Republic1919–193398%
The most distant
Ideological proximity
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- Center
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Closest in other spectrums
- Left
Liberal Socialism
Current that unites socialist goals of equality and social justice with the defense of individual freedoms and democracy, combining strong social protection with pluralism, civil rights, and a mixed economy.
- Left
Internationalist Democracy
Doctrine proposing a democratic and federated global political order where citizens and nations deliberate jointly through multilateral representative institutions and lawful cooperation.
- Left
Social Democracy
Current that seeks to reconcile capitalism and social justice through democracy, defending regulated markets, a strong welfare state, labor rights, and redistribution to reduce social inequalities.
The most distant ideology
ReactionaryismFar-Right29%