Civics Unit 3 Review

The best definition of political ideology is:

• The set of issues that people in your area care about the most

• The ways in which ordinary Americans get involved and volunteer with our election system

• Your set of personal beliefs on variety of political issues; compares you to others

• The similarities between the two major political parties and what they agree on

Which of the following best describes the term “liberal” in a political context?

• More active government in regulating businesses, supporting social welfare spending, and protecting minority rights. The Democratic Party mostly matches

• More limited government, less regulation of the economy, tougher policies toward criminals, and more support for traditional values. The Republican Party mostly matches

• Both of the above

• None of the above

Which of the following best describes the term “conservative” in a political context?

• More active government in regulating businesses, supporting social welfare spending, and protecting minority rights. The Democratic Party is generally in line with these views

• More limited government, less regulation of the economy, tougher policies toward criminals, and more support for traditional values. The Republican Party is generally in line with these views

• Both of the above

• None of the above

“Law-abiding citizens should have no limit on the number of guns they may own” most closely matches...

• Liberal

• Moderate

• Conservative

“While we should mostly be focused on a ‘free-market’ system driven by individuals’ actions, there are times when government should step in to create a fair, level playing field and to help people out" most closely matches...

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Moderate

“The minimum wage is a great example of how the government can protect workers from being taken advantage of by large companies" most closely matches...

• Liberal

• Moderate

• Conservative

“Sometimes the poor need financial help from the government and should have access to a variety of programs to help them with food, housing, etc" most closely matches...

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Moderate

“Individuals should rely on their own hard work to achieve financial stability instead of relying on the government to provide it for them" most closely matches...

• Liberal

• Moderate

• Conservative

"While I agree citizens have the right to own guns, I think that there should be some limits around how easy it is to buy them" most closely matches...

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Moderate

"Government doesn't solve problems, it creates them. Individual freedoms are more important than anything" most closely matches...

• Liberal

• Conservative

• Moderate