Interwar Ideologies Quiz

Which of the following would be a policy that is the MOST characteristic of a fascist regime?

• Bans on monopolies

• Bans on opposition newspapers

• Bans on recreational drugs

• Bans on activities that cause air pollution

Which of the following is NOT consistent with democratic socialism?

• State-subsidized healthcare

• Communal enterprise

• Commerce

• A vanguard party

The Soviet Union was what kind of socialism?

• Democratic

• Maoist

• Authoritarian

• Anarchist

Most US politics has historically been located in what quadrant on the political compass?

• Upper right

• Upper left

• Lower right

• Lower left

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fascism?

• Xenophobia

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Free trade

Would Joseph Stalin and an anarchist be located in the same quadrant on the political compass?

• Yes

• No

Which of the following ideologies is most hostile to minorities and immigrants?

• Liberal democracy

• Communism

• Fascism

• Anarchism

All countries that engage in warfare would be classified as militaristic.

• True

• False

Which of the following trait is shared by authoritarian governments regardless of their place on the left or right side of the spectrum?

• Collectivism

• Expansionist military policy

• Political violence against dissenters

• Targeting of ethnic minorities

Which of the following ideologies would be closest to the center of the political compass?

• Communism

• Anarchism

• Democratic Socialism

• Liberalism