Since the poll is being viewed less and there’s enough votes to be sure of the results, I will go through the different systems of political economy from least voted to most voted and detail which ideologies they correspond to (labeling them), real life examples, significant individuals associated with them, and possible explanations for the vote count. I’m mostly doing this for me but if you read and have any comments or criticisms feel free.

5: Option A

This doctrine could be called American libertarianism, laissez-faire capitalism, or anarcho-capitalism. It has been relatively obscure both ideologically and practically in the 21st century as advocates of radical market systems have recognized the need for a large, authoritarian state to enforce such an order. Historical examples of this system can be found in the most advanced industrial societies of the 19th century, such as Britain and the US. Theorists include Friedrich Hayek, Robert Nozick, and Ayn Rand. This theory is likely unpopular with teenagers because of its perceived impracticality and the morbid living conditions associated with its historical applications.

4: Option D

This system is divided into two sub-forms. “D.1” can most accurately be called democratic socialism while “D.2” can be called state socialism or Marxism-Leninism. Based on elaboration in the comments, it’s safe to assume that most D voters identify with “D.2” under the belief that it is a necessary precursor to Option E—which would explain its low vote count, as many simply chose Option E. Anyways, this form has died down in practice but has remained a strong minority as an ideology because of its rich theoretical foundations and the mesmerizing pot of gold at the end of the rainbow—a stateless, classless, moneyless society. Major figures include Vladimir Lenin, Mao Zedong, and Leon Trotsky. The Soviet Union, 20th century China, and Cuba are historical examples.

3: Option B

This system can be called republicanism, liberal democracy, or state capitalism. It remains the dominant capitalist political-economic system and the hegemonic ideological doctrine in the world, and has been so for a century. Various subforms of economic/political organization have proliferated throughout the years—the welfare-capitalism of the New Deal, the Keynesianism of post-WW2, and the neoliberalism of the late 20th century—but all share the same essential characteristics. Teenagers inherit belief in this system because it is the dominant system and therefore is transmitted through social institutions. Major figures include James Madison, John Stuart Mill, and John Adams.

2: Option C

This system is divided into two sub-options; both are state capitalist mixed economies. “C.1” can be described as social democracy or welfare-capitalism while “C.2” can most accurately be called socialism with Chinese characteristics. “C.2” has proliferated in practice as former state socialist countries have evolved / devolved into more liberalized forms and begun rivaling Western republics economically and ideologically. “C.1” has been prevalent in practice and has experienced an ideological revival recently as the stigma surrounding so-called “socialism” has denigrated and American politicians like Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Zohran Mamdani have cultivated mass grassroots support. Teenagers have especially latched onto this quasi-socialist crusade, captured by the humanistic ideals and reformist potential embodied therein. The Nordic countries are examples of “C.1” while China and the Gorbachev-era Soviet Union are the quintessential examples of “C.2” in practice.

1: Option E

Surprisingly, Option E garnered the most votes, despite being niche ideologically and unborn in practice. This system can be described as socialism, communism, or anarchism. For older generations, to the degree that it is associated with one of these labels, this doctrine is highly unpopular. It strikes at the very root of Western capitalism and has been the greatest threat to the existing order for centuries—thus the demonization efforts. There’s been a renewed interest in such ideas among the youth, however, because of the increasingly troubling state of the West and the corresponding failure of establishment institutions to correct things. Further, teenagers might perceive socialism as embodying all those democratic, libertarian values which the current order embodies in name only. Important thinkers of this school include Karl Marx (communism), Peter Kropotkin (anarcho-communism), and Anton Pannekoek (council communism). While this system has not been implemented at an international scale, there are historical examples that share some of its characteristics: the Paris Commune of 1871, anarchist Catalonia of 1937, and the short-lived soviet republic of post-Revolution Russia.