Ch17L2 - Party Ideology and Identification

Multiple Choice

There is nothing in the Constitution about political parties.

• True
• False

​Lesson 2: Party Ideology and Identification

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Key Vocabulary

Ideology: a set of basic beliefs about life, culture, government, and society

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Symbol:​ an image that represents an idea

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Multiple Select

Which do you agree with more?

• Government needs to be big enough to provide the services people need.

• The best government is small.

Multiple Select

Which do you agree with more?

• Taxes should be high enough to fund government programs such as housing assistance and medical care for the poor

• Taxes should be kept as low as possible so everyone has more money to invest in business.

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Which do you agree with more?

• The government must meet the basic needs of people who are struggling financially.

• People who are struggling financially should rely on charities, not the government.

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Which do you agree with more?

• The government should not interfere with how people live their lives as long as they aren't hurting anyone.

• The government should protect society from behaviors that go against traditional beliefs

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Which do you agree with more?

• The government should try to solve problems with other nations by talking about it, not using the military.

• A strong military is what provides our nations security.

Each question represents two sides of a political ideology

While you chose your answers based on what you believe, others around you did as well. Some people chose answers similar to yours, others chose completely differently.

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This is because of different ideologies​

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What is the difference between the political parties?

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Part 1: Political Ideology

Liberals vs Conservatives

Political ideology exists on a spectrum. Most people aren't 100% liberal or 100% conservative​

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the belief that the government should play a limited role in society. Also, the belief in "traditional" family values and a "moral" lifestyle

Conservative:

the belief that the proper role of government is to actively promote health, education, and justice

Liberal:

​Liberals vs. Conservatives

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Multiple Choice

On the linear political spectrum, which group is known for being on the right?

• Liberals

• Moderates

• Democrats

• Conservatives

Liberals vs. Conservatives

People on the left of the political spectrum are called "liberals."

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People on the right of the political spectrum are called "conservatives."​

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• usually favor equality over economic freedom

  • Example: taxing the rich more to pay for government assistance programs

• believe the government should not restrict personal freedoms​

  • ​Example: belief that the government should not control who you can marry

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Liberals

• Believe in limiting the government's role & letting citizens solve their own problems

  • Example: limiting government assistance programs such as housing and SNAP

• Support "traditional family values" and a "moral" lifestyle

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Conservatives

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes conservatives' beliefs about government?

• It should be less involved in people's lives to promote independence
• It should be more involved in people's lives to promote equality
• It should be non-existent (anarchy)

Moderate:

the belief in both liberal and conservative viewpoints.

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Democrats are more associated with liberals; Republicans are more associated with conservatives

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Multiple Choice

Where do liberals fall on the linear political spectrum?

• Left

• Middle

• Right

Multiple Choice

Which group believes that government should be more involved in the lives of citizens?

• Moderates
• Conservatives
• Liberals
• Republicans

Multiple Choice

What is a moderate?

• Someone who favors liberalism
• Someone who doesn't follow politics
• Someone who has some liberal and some conservative beliefs
• Someone who favors conservatism

What are the major differences in viewpoints between the Republican Party and Democratic Party?

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Part 2: Party Platforms

Platform:

Party statement of its beliefs on particular issues.​

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Multiple Choice

How a political party feels on certain issues is stated in their...

• radio addresses
• mailings
• pamphlets
• platforms

• Uses RED​ as their main color

• Symbol is the elephant

• Also referred to as the GOP, or Grand Old Party​

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The Republican Party

• Large government

• Business Regulations​

• Government intervention in the economy​

Opposed to...

• Lower taxes

• ​Individual rights

• ​Restricting unions

In favor of...

Republican Party Platform

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• Abortion

• Public healthcare

• Creating laws and restrictions to protect the environment

Opposed to...

• "Traditional" marriages between 1 man and 1 woman

• Using federal land to harvest timber or coal

In favor of...

2012 Republican Platform

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Multiple Choice

The elephant is the symbol associated with which political party?

• Democratic Party
• Republican Party
• Green Party

Multiple Choice

This political party is often referred to as the G.O.P.

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Socialists

• Libertarians

• Uses BLUE​ as their main color

• Symbol is the donkey

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The Democratic Party

​Democratic Party Platform

• In favor of individual freedoms & choices

  • Marriage

  • Abortion

• Prioritize equality - racial, gender, income

• Believe the government should protect and care for its people

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Supported...

• increasing the minimum wage​

• right for same-sex couples to marry

• women's right to abortion

• ​Banning employment discrimination

• Reducing military spending​

​2012 Democratic Platform

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Multiple Choice

Which political party has a donkey as their logo?

• Democratic Party
• Republican Party
• Green Party
• Libertarian Party

Minor parties

1. Green party - more liberal than the Democratic party, focused on the environment

2. ​Libertarian party - believes in personal responsibility. Believe the government should not interfere with the economy, businesses, or individual freedoms

3. Constitution Party - More conservative than the Republican party. Favor abolishing federal taxes, limiting immigration, making English the official language, and ending social programs like Medicare.

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Multiple Choice

Usually raise taxes to support government programs.

• Democratic

• Republican

Multiple Choice

Believes in hands-off government

• Democratic

• Republican

Multiple Choice

Rob: I am so sick of paying high taxes!

Tim: Well the election is coming up, make sure to vote.

Based off what Rob said, what party should he probably vote for?

• Republican

• Democrat

• Libertarian

• Green Party

Party identification: loyalty to a political party

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Part 3: Party Identification

​"Party identification" is just determining which party a person identifies with most...

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​Although, some people don't identify with any party.

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This is called an "independent."​

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Independent:

a voter who does not support any particular party

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• White

• ​Male

• Older

• Religious​

• Wealthy​

• Live in sub​urban/rural areas

• Southern, midwest​

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​People who identify as Republicans are more likely to be...

• ​Female

• Younger

• Lower income​

• Live in cities

• Live in the west or northeast​

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​People who identify as Democrats are more likely to be...

​How does political polarization affect political parties and vice versa?

Part 4: Political Party Polarization

​Polarized:

to divide into opposing groups​

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As a result, people are less likely to agree with those from the other party, less likely to work together, and less likely to compromise.

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In recent years, Americans have become more polarized

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A person who falls in-between a conservative Republican and a liberal Democrat would be a "centrist." ​

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​Centrist: a person whose views tend to be more moderate

​In recent years...

parties have been more likely to nominate candidates who are more ideological, or those who have strong beliefs toward their party, instead of centrists.

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When ideological candidates from both sides get elected, political "gridlock" can happen, which means neither side gives in.

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Open Ended

Why do you think parties would prefer to nominate ideological candidates?

Open Ended

What are 2 major differences in Democrats and Republicans?

Use the questions on the following slides to get an idea about what each side believes. ​

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of a Third Party? Select ALL that apply.

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

Multiple Select

Which of the following can be reasons for a change in political ideology? Select ALL that apply.

• Family

• Money

• Education

• Occupation (Job)

Multiple Select

What are the TWO sides of the Political Spectrum?

• Liberal

• Democrat

• Conservative

• Republican

Multiple Choice

TRUE OR FALSE: Liberals tend to prefer tradition over change/reform.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would most likely be classified as LIBERAL?

• The government should not have a say in what I do on my own private property.

• The government should not be able to tax my income.

• The government should provide aid to poor, underserved communities.

• Everyone, regardless of salary, should pay the same amount in taxes.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would most likely be considered CONSERVATIVE?

• Everyone, regardless of income, should pay the same amount in taxes.

• Universal healthcare for all is a human right.

• Abortion should be a legal procedure in all 50 states.

• It is the government's job to provide housing for underserved individuals.

Multiple Choice

Which Political Party is President Joe Biden a member of?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party

Multiple Choice

The colour of the Democrats

• red

• blue

Multiple Choice

The symbol of Democrats is

• donkey

• elephant

Multiple Choice

Size of Republican government:

• large

• small

Multiple Choice

Size of Democrat government:

• large

• small

Multiple Choice

What do Republicans want to do with military?

• increase

• cut

Multiple Choice

Pro-Gun Control

• Democrats
• Republicans

Multiple Choice

Make policy to protect the environment

• Democrat
• Republican

Multiple Choice

There should be less regulations on businesses

• Democrat
• Republican

Multiple Choice

Donald Trump

• Democrat
• Republican

Multiple Choice

We should be very concerned about people’s behavior

• Democrat
• Republican

Multiple Choice

Liberal

• Democrat
• Republican

Multiple Choice

• Democrats
• Republicans

Multiple Choice

Lower taxes for all, including the wealthiest 1%

• Democrats
• Republicans

Multiple Choice

We need to move towards a healthcare for all system.

• Democrats
• Republicans