JV Political Ideology and Socialization

Taking a cue from anti-federalists, American _____________ believe that a large government poses a threat to individual liberty, and we prefer our national government to be as small as possible.

• conservatives

• libertarians

• liberals

• constitutionalists

For the most part, American conservatives believe in the _____________ and that it will provide the greatest economic opportunity and benefit to the greatest number of people.

• free market

• social welfare

• law of supply and demand

• iron wage principle

The social sphere is where [conservatives] differ significantly from ____________ who don't see any role for government in people's personal lives.

• libertarians

• communists

• nihilists

• existentialists

A set of beliefs about political values, how a government should run, and how that government is involved in the role of a citizen’s life.

• Political Theory
• Political Ideology
• Political Socialization
• Political Parites

Which of the following is not a factor of how a person typically forms their political ideology?

• Family
• Religion
• Hobbies
• Education

Why do third parties usually fail?

• Winner-take-all election system

• Difficulty gaining popularity in the polls

• They have less money for campaigns

• All of the above

What does the term Conservatism mean?

• A political ideology that believes that individuals are the center of politics

• A political ideology that believes people don’t need government

• A political ideology that supports the government controls everything

• A political ideology based on “traditional” values.

Which political ideology is described below: favor large government, favor social programs, favor equality for all, favor education and science

• Liberal
• Conservative
• Authoritatian
• Libertarian

Alex is concerned about certain harmful chemicals in the water supply. There is a big power plant a few miles away and he worries about what kinds of chemicals it might be putting into the air and water. He sits down at his computer to email his representatives in Congress about his concerns, and thinks a lot more should be done to make sure more restrictions are put on those kinds of plants.

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Libertarian

Phil believes that people who are able to work should get jobs, and if they choose not to, they should not expect to get assistance from the rest of society, and especially not from the government which is too involved in our lives anyway.

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Libertarian