Political Ideologies

What is a political ideology?

• A set of ideals, beliefs, and principles about how the government should operate

• A system of government where power is held by a single individual

• A political party's platform

• A type of economic system

Which political ideology is often associated with the Democratic Party?

• Conservatism

• Liberalism

• Socialism

• Authoritarianism

Which political ideology promotes the most extreme lack of governmental interference?

• Conservatism

• Liberalism

• Socialism

• Libertarianism

What is the political spectrum?

• A system of categorizing political parties based on their economic policies

• A system of categorizing political parties based on their social policies

• A system of categorizing political parties based on their left or right leaning

• A system of categorizing political parties based on their foreign policies

What are valiance issues?

• Issues that sharply divide the public

• Issues that have broad support across both ideological bases

• Issues that are important to specific demographics

• Issues that are not relevant to any political ideology

Which political party is more likely to support gun control legislation?

• Democrats

• Republicans

• Libertarians

• Independents

Which economic theory proposes increased government spending during recessions?

• Keynesian economics

• Supply-side economics

• Monetarism

• Austrian economics

What tools does the Federal Reserve have to fight inflation and recessions?

• Setting interest rates and controlling the money supply

• Setting tax rates and controlling government spending

• Setting trade policies and controlling imports and exports

• Setting labor regulations and controlling wages

Which ideology and party would most likely favor increased social welfare programs?

• Conservatism and Republicans

• Liberalism and Democrats

• Socialism and Greens

• Libertarianism and Libertarians

What is the role of the government according to conservatives?

• To play a major role in the economy and people's private lives

• To play a major role in the economy but less of a role in people's private lives

• To play a minor role in the economy and people's private lives

• To play a minor role in the economy but a major role in people's private lives