The Political Spectrum is classified as a way to define different political positions with the use of four quadrants. The right and left wing politics are presented in the horizontal line. The right side is associated with conservative views, to limit change and instill traditional values. Being on the far right side would show an extreme nationalist viewpoint, such as fascism. Meanwhile the left wing supports progressive reforms and equality. However the far left is considered more extreme, revolutionary thinking, such as communism. The vertical line is where the libertarian and authoritarian concepts are defined. The bottom half of the axis depicts libertarianism or the belief that personal freedom should be prevalent. The top half is authoritarianism or the belief that authority should be constantly followed. To summarize, a political spectrum shows each quadrant’s relation to one another.  In 1984, the government is known as Ingsoc or the English Socialist Party. My guess is that Ingsoc falls under the “red quadrant” as it includes socialist and authoritarian principles. However I do believe that this government should be classified closer to the vertical axis, or near the blue. Ingsoc may be classified as fascism or socialism; combining the two principles in their governing tactic.