Ideologies and Political Parties Quiz

What is an ideology?

• A consistent set of ideas

• A political party

• A public issue

• A government regulation

What are wedge issues used for?

• To gather support for an issue

• To unite people with different ideologies

• To regulate dangerous industries

• To protect free speech

What are valence issues?

• Issues that divide people

• Issues that unite people

• Issues that regulate industries

• Issues that protect free speech

What does saliency refer to?

• The intensity of importance to an individual or group

• The diversity of ideologies in a nation

• The overlap of different ideologies

• The acceptance of competing ideas

Which political ideology favors government expansion beyond established constraints?

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Populist

• Progressive

Which political ideology believes in following tradition and authority?

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Populist

• Progressive

Which political party aligns more closely to conservative ideological positions?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

• Progressive Party

What is the core belief in individual liberties and social order?

• Interest group policymaking

• Majoritarian policymaking

• Balancing liberty and order

• Monetary policy

Which economic theory supports more governmental regulation of the marketplace?

• Keynesian Economics

• Supply-Side Theory

• Monetary Policy

• Trade Agreements

Which political ideology generally favors more national government involvement in addressing social issues?

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Populist

• Libertarian