Right-Wing Authoritarianism Test
Based on the work of Dr. R.A. Altemeyer, Ph.D.
Authoritarianism is an approach to politics characterized by support for strong central power and the constriction of individual freedoms. For years, researchers thought authoritarianism was exclusively the domain of the right-wing, but recently researchers have begun discussing the possibility of left-wing authoritarianism as well. This test is based on the classical right-wing authoritarianism scale by Dr. R.A. Altemeyer. It will determine your level of right-wing authoritarianism (RWA).
Are you a right-wing authoritarian? For each of the following statements, indicate your level of agreement below.
Question 1 of 12
It’s always better to trust the proper authorities among conservative leaders than it is to listen to progressive rabble rousers who are trying to upset our traditional ways.
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Political authoritarianism tests and quizzes, whether they are professional or "official" tests used in academic research, or free online tests or quizzes on authoritarianism like this one, are indicators to help give you a clue as to degree and kind of political authoritarianism. No test ever devised can designate your political allegiances with complete accuracy or reliability, and no political authoritarianism test can replace familiarizing yourself with the politics of your country in depth. For more information on the right-wing aspect of the authoritarianism issue, see Altemeyer, R. A. (1981). Right-wing authoritarianism. Winnipeg: University of Manitoba Press; Altemeyer, B. (1988). Enemies of freedom: Understanding right-wing authoritarianism. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass; Saunders, B., & Ngo, J. (2017). The right-wing authoritarianism scale. Encyclopedia of Personality and Individual Differences, and the rest of the references on the result page of this test.
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