George Washington Political views on the 12 axes

Backed the 1787 Constitution to give the national government more power than under the weak Articles of Confederation, while states kept wide authority.

Gave up his army command in 1783 and refused a third term in 1796, setting the precedent of a peaceful handover of power.

Sent about 13,000 militia to end the Whiskey Rebellion against federal taxes, but also signed the Bill of Rights into law, a mild lean toward Security.

Issued the Neutrality Proclamation of 1793 and in his Farewell Address warned the nation to steer clear of permanent alliances with foreign powers.

A career soldier who led the Revolutionary army and in 1794 rode out with militia to put down the Whiskey Rebellion, though he sought peace abroad.

Signed the Tariff Act of 1789, which taxed imports to fund the government and offered some protection to American manufacturing.

A wealthy landowner who backed Hamilton's plans for public credit and commerce; he held people in slavery, freeing them only in his will.

Signed Hamilton's national bank into law in 1791 and the federal assumption of state debts, but kept government small, landing near the middle.

An Anglican who often spoke of Providence, yet his 1790 letter to the Touro Synagogue promised Jews full religious liberty, placing him near the middle.

A member of the Virginia gentry who valued order, propriety and inherited social ranks, leaning toward Traditional despite leading a revolution.

Signed the first Patent Act in 1790 and experimented with new crops and farming methods at Mount Vernon, a mild lean toward Technology.