4.7: Ideologies of the Major Political Parties

What is a political ideology?

• An interlocking set of ideas that form the basis for political decision making

• A set of laws governing a country

• A political party's manifesto

• A type of government system

Which ideology emphasizes traditional social structures and existing structures of authority?

• Conservative ideology

• Socialist ideology

• Liberal ideology

• Libertarian ideology

What do conservatives generally believe about government involvement in the economy?

• Government should get out of the economy and deregulate businesses

• Government should limit or destroy prosperity

• Government should create prosperity

• Government should heavily regulate businesses

Which ideology emphasizes civil rights for the marginalized and supports social justice movements?

• Libertarian ideology

• Conservative ideology

• Monarchist ideology

• Liberal ideology

What is the Republican Party often referred to as?

• The Libertarian Party

• The Grand Old Party (GOP)

• The Green Party

• The Democratic Party

According to the Republican platform, what is the foundation for a free society?

• Universal healthcare

• Traditional marriage and family based on marriage between one man and one woman

• Government intervention in the economy

• Corporate concentration

How do Republicans style themselves when it comes to social programs?

• The party of personal responsibility

• The party of social justice

• The party of economic equality

• The party of government intervention

What do Democrats want to do to the economic playing field?

• Maintain the status quo

• Level the economic playing field

• Increase corporate concentration

• Reduce government intervention

Which of the following is a goal mentioned in the Democratic platform?

• Promote traditional marriage

• Fight for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights, indigenous tribal nations, etc.

• Deregulate businesses

• Reduce government involvement in public affairs

What should you remember about the relationship between political parties and ideologies?

• The Republican Party is an exact synonym for conservative ideology

• The Democratic Party is an exact synonym for liberal ideology

• The party is not an exact synonym for the ideology

• Political parties do not have any ideologies