Political Ideologies Quiz

What is an ideology?

• A religious scripture

• A form of currency

• A type of government system

• A set of basic beliefs about life, culture, government, and society

Which political spectrum position is associated with a liberal ideology?

• Extreme

• Center

• Left

• Right

What do liberals typically believe is the proper role of government?

• Increase economic freedom

• Limit individual freedoms

• Actively promote health, education, and justice

• Promote traditional family values

What do conservatives typically believe in terms of the government's role?

• Increase economic freedom

• Restrict individual freedoms

• Limit the government's role

• Actively promote health, education, and justice

Where do most Americans fall on the political spectrum?

• Somewhere between liberal and conservative

• Extreme left

• Center

• Extreme right

Which party has been more associated with liberals and moderate-liberals in recent decades?

• Green Party

• Republican Party

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

What is a political ideology useful for?

• Solving math problems

• Cooking recipes

• Playing sports

• Looking at government and public policy

What do conservatives typically support in terms of family values?

• Traditional family values

• Progressive family values

• Extreme family values

• No family values

What do moderates fall between in terms of political ideologies?

• Anarchism and totalitarianism

• Extreme left and right

• Liberal and conservative

• Monarchy and democracy

Which party is more associated with conservatives and moderate-conservatives in recent decades?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Green Party

• Libertarian Party