Ideologies of the Two Major Political Parties

What is political ideology?

• A set of ideas that form the basis for political decision-making

• A spectrum between liberal and conservative ideology

• An interlocking set of ideas that shape policy debates

• A simplified version of reality

Which ideology emphasizes traditional social structures and limited government involvement in the economy?

• Liberal ideology

• Conservative ideology

• Libertarian ideology

• None of the above

Which ideology emphasizes civil rights, government involvement in public affairs, and intervention in the economy?

• Liberal ideology

• Conservative ideology

• Libertarian ideology

• None of the above

Which major political party in America aligns with conservative ideology?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• Independent Party

Which major political party in America aligns with liberal ideology?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• Independent Party

What does the Republican Party emphasize in their party platform?

• High degree of government involvement in public affairs, especially aid to social welfare programs.

• Equal access to civil liberties to all marginalized groups.

• Get the government out of the economy and let free market regulate it.

• Breaking up corporate concentration and limit the power of business.

What does the Democratic Party emphasize in their party platform?

• Limited government and public affairs and in economic intervention

• Level the economic playing field, ending poverty, and breaking up corporate concentration

• Taking away social welfare programs to put people on the road to economic disequilibrium

• Deregulation of businesses and let the free market take care of the economy

Which ideology favors increased government spending for social welfare programs?

• Liberal

• Conservative

Which ideology favors decreased spending on social welfare and less government regulation over business?

• Liberal

• Conservative

What does the Democratic Party believe is America's greatest strength?

• Diversity

• Protest

• Conservatism

• Liberalism