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Political Ideologies

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

________ believe in the value of established and traditional practices in politics and society.

a)

Liberals

b)

Conservatives

c)

Moderates

d)

none of these

2.

________ believe that government should be active in supporting social and political change.

a)

Liberals

b)

Conservatives

c)

Moderates

d)

none of these

3.

An organized group of people who share similar interests are...

a)

a two-party system

b)

a political Watchdog

c)

a political party

d)

Federalists

4.

In the United States we have a ________.

a)

multi-party system

b)

two-party system

c)

unitary system

d)

three-party system

5.

A focus on traditional values fits which ideology?

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

6.

Free market economics are the focus of which ideology?

a)

Liberal

b)

Conservative

7.

Government involvement in economic affairs fits which ideology?

a)

Conservative

b)

Liberal

8.

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

a)

lower taxes and less government involvement; higher taxes on wealthy and more government involvement

b)

higher taxes on middle class and more government regulation; lower taxes and less government regulation

c)

full government regulation; minimal government regulation

d)

control of economy by corporations; control of economy by citizens

9.

When it comes to gun control, conservatives are ___ and liberals are ___.

a)

anti- gun control; pro-gun control

b)

pro- gun control; anti-gun control

c)

neutral; pro-gun control

d)

advocates; dissenters

10.

When it comes to healthcare, liberals are ________; conservatives are ________.

a)

pro government run universal healthcare; in favor of private health insurance

b)

in favor of private health insurance; pro-government run universal healthcare

c)

against government healthcare; for government healthcare

d)

pro- Medicaid; pro-Medicare

11.

When it comes to welfare, conservatives ________; and liberals ________.

a)

encourage self-reliance (being able to support yourself); favor government assistance

b)

favor government assistance programs; support self-reliance (being able to support yourself)

c)

are completely against welfare; fully support government assistance for all

d)

favor assistance for the elderly; favor assistance for all

12.

Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?

a)

Nominate candidates for office

b)

Organize campaigns

c)

Organize government

d)

Regulate financial contributions

13.

T or F: The Constitution advocates for political parties.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which of the following are accurate stances of the Republican Party?

a)

More military spending

b)

Pro-life

c)

Government run healthcare

d)

Stricter immigration laws

15.

Which of the following are accurate representations of the Democratic Party?

a)

Anti-death Penalty

b)

Citizenship for illegals w/out criminal record

c)

Progressive Taxation

d)

Proportional Taxation

16.

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?

a)

Conservatism

b)

Socialism

c)

Nationalism

d)

Fascism

17.

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.

a)

Liberalism

b)

Conservatism

c)

Socialism

d)

Fascism

18.

The political parties' beliefs are listed in their...

a)

party strategies

b)

party platforms

c)

party constitutions

d)

party handbooks

19.

What is laissez-faire?

a)

Government should not regulate the economy.

b)

Government should protect American workers through vigorous regulations.

c)

Government should restrict trade with other nations.

d)

Government should not be involved in morality issues.

20.

Which early 19th century political party believed in small government and laissez-faire economics?

a)

Whigs

b)

Classical Conservatives

c)

Federalists

d)

Classical Liberals