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Activationism, also known as national activationism or Steenism, is a political ideology developed by Henrik Steen during his tenure as President of Keppland (1914–1935). Political scientists often describe activationism as a syncretic movement, and supporters of the ideology claims to reject conventional left- and right-wing politics alike.

- Individualism - Promotes a strong and authoritative state apparatus to maximize human liberty and defend the people against aggression and coercion - Using the state to strengthen social institutions such as churches - Freedom of choice for the individual to engage with society as much or as little as he chooses - Safety net to ensure equitable access to property, and thus freedom - Basically property ownership is the ultimate form of freedom - Rejects liberal democracy as being inneffective and prone to corruption by elites and/or tyranny of the majority, instead supports a strong state which is compelled to act in the best interest of thr people out of fear of armed rebellion - Differentiates between political and personal freedoms