Political Ideology

What are the names of the two major political parties in the United States today?

• Green and Libertarian

• Socialist and Communist

• Democrats and Repubilcans

• Libertarians and Constitutionalists

Which spending increase would the Democratic Party likely support?

• homeland security

• space exploration

• education

• military

Which of the following most closely resembles a Republican viewpoint?

• Government should be less involved in social programs.

• A.Government should be quite involved in everyday lives of Americans.

• A.Government involvement in the economy is the best way to keep the economy thriving.

• A.Government should regulate business to ensure the best chance of success for that business.

Political party that believes that the federal government should take a more active role in people's lives, particularly those who are in need

• Republicans

• Democrats

• Constitutionalists

• Libertarians

Group of people who share the same views about the way power and government should be used in the country or society

• Government

• Society

• Political Party

• Communists

What is a two party system?

• Two events are scheduled at the same time

• This refers to Communism and Socialism

• Refers to having third parties and dominant parties

• Political system consisting of two major parties, Democrats and Republicans

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

When it comes to the economy and taxes, conservatives want ___ and liberals want ___.

• lower taxes and less government involvement; higher taxes on wealthy and more government involvement 
• higher taxes on middle class and more government regulation; lower taxes and less government regulation
• full government regulation; minimal government regulation
• control of economy by corporations; control of economy by citizens

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