Political Ideologies

What is the term political scientists use to describe the process by which people acquire their personal political views?

• Political alignment

• Political socialization

• Political ideology

• Political partisanship

What is the relationship between political party identification and political ideology in America?

• They are exactly the same, with no differences.

• They have some overlap but are not 100% correspondent.

• Political ideology always determines party identification.

• Political party identification always determines ideology.

American conservatives generally believe that a large national government poses a threat to what?

• Economic stability

• International relations

• Individual liberty

• Social welfare

What do American conservatives generally believe about the free market?

• It should be heavily regulated by the government.

• It provides the greatest economic opportunity and benefit to the most people.

• It leads to economic inequality and should be controlled.

• It is only beneficial for large corporations.

Which of the following social values are typically favored by American conservatives?

• Flag burning and secular education.

• Prayer in schools and traditional religious values.

• Marijuana legalization and reduced military spending.

• Government intervention in personal lives.

What is a general belief among American liberals regarding the role of government?

• Government should be as small as possible to protect individual liberty.

• Government should primarily focus on national defense.

• Government can help solve problems and should intervene in the economy.

• Government intervention always harms the free market.

American liberals often favor a progressive tax system with higher taxes on the wealthy and corporations to fund what?

• Increased military spending.

• Private sector growth.

• Programs that benefit marginalized groups and protect the environment.

• Tax cuts for all citizens.

If conservatives value liberty, what is the primary political virtue cherished by American liberals?

• Tradition

• Individualism

• Equality

• Nationalism

What is the process by which individuals develop their personal political ideologies?

• Political assimilation

• Political socialization

• Political indoctrination

• Political alignment

Which of the following is considered the most important initial source of an individual's political views?

• Social groups

• Education

• Family

• Political conditions