AP American Government: Ideology 101

The video tutorial introduces political ideology, focusing on a matrix that categorizes beliefs based on economic and social regulation. It explains the political spectrum from socialism to capitalism and discusses social regulation, highlighting libertarianism and totalitarianism. Historical examples like Hitler and Stalin are used to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial concludes with a preview of class activities and encourages students to explore their own political positions.

How do libertarians view the role of government in regulating personal behavior?

Discuss the implications of totalitarianism as described in the text.

What are the characteristics of a social Democrat according to the discussion?