WorksheetsPolitical Ideologies
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
________ believe in the value of established and traditional practices in politics and society.
Liberals
Conservatives
Moderates
none of these
________ believe that government should be active in supporting social and political change.
Liberals
Conservatives
Moderates
none of these
An organized group of people who share similar interests are...
a two-party system
a political Watchdog
a political party
Federalists
In the United States we have a ________.
multi-party system
two-party system
unitary system
three-party system
A focus on traditional values fits which ideology?
Conservative
Liberal
Free market economics are the focus of which ideology?
Liberal
Conservative
Government involvement in economic affairs fits which ideology?
Conservative
Liberal
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
When it comes to gun control, conservatives are ___ and liberals are ___.
anti- gun control; pro-gun control
pro- gun control; anti-gun control
neutral; pro-gun control
advocates; dissenters
When it comes to healthcare, liberals are ________; conservatives are ________.
pro government run universal healthcare; in favor of private health insurance
in favor of private health insurance; pro-government run universal healthcare
against government healthcare; for government healthcare
pro- Medicaid; pro-Medicare
When it comes to welfare, conservatives ________; and liberals ________.
encourage self-reliance (being able to support yourself); favor government assistance
favor government assistance programs; support self-reliance (being able to support yourself)
are completely against welfare; fully support government assistance for all
favor assistance for the elderly; favor assistance for all
Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
Nominate candidates for office
Organize campaigns
Organize government
Regulate financial contributions
T or F: The Constitution advocates for political parties.
True
False
Which of the following are accurate stances of the Republican Party?
More military spending
Pro-life
Government run healthcare
Stricter immigration laws
Which of the following are accurate representations of the Democratic Party?
Anti-death Penalty
Citizenship for illegals w/out criminal record
Progressive Taxation
Proportional Taxation
Thomas desires social order and security above all else. He wants to know his role in society and desires to fulfill that role. Therefore, he believes that any kind of rapid reform or revolution will actually do more harm than good. Which party does Thomas likely belong to?
Conservatism
Socialism
Nationalism
Fascism
James believes that the government shouldn't be involved in every aspect of people's lives. However, he thinks the government should act as a neutral mediator between opposing aspects of society. Sort of like a parent mediating an argument between feuding siblings.
Liberalism
Conservatism
Socialism
Fascism
The political parties' beliefs are listed in their...
party strategies
party platforms
party constitutions
party handbooks
What is laissez-faire?
Government should not regulate the economy.
Government should protect American workers through vigorous regulations.
Government should restrict trade with other nations.
Government should not be involved in morality issues.
Which early 19th century political party believed in small government and laissez-faire economics?
Whigs
Classical Conservatives
Federalists
Classical Liberals
