A broad term referring to various movements or parties characterized by resistance to change so they are considered conservative or reactionary

A representative system in which ultimate authority lies not with the government but with the governed

This is the main mechanism by which the people express their judgement

A political ideology and a form of government in which representative democracy operates under the principle that groups with differing political views have the opportunity to peacefully achieve legitimate political power

A governmental system in a given country or region in which the levers of power are exclusively in the hands of a group or an individual whose decisions are not subject to control from below

A regime seeks to control not simply political life, but society in all its features: institutional, economic, moral and personal, thereby affecting every person

An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit, rather than by the state.

A broad term referring to varied political ideologies that denounces the extent of economic and social inequality in society and supports changes such as the adoption of vigorous public policies to reduce or eliminate such inequalities

A set of ethical principles, beliefs and ideals belonging to a political group

Big businesses should be regulated and national defense cut to pay for more social benefits.

Free market will provide the greatest economic opportunity and benefit the greatest number of people.

High taxes enable the government to do good and create jobs. We need high taxes for social welfare programs for the benefit of historically marginalized groups like minorities, women, and the poor.

Schools should continue observing prayer in schools and flag raising because these reflect traditional religious and patriotic values.

Global warming is caused by an increased production of carbon dioxide. The U.S. is a major contributor to global warming because it produces 25% of the world’s carbonDioxide, and the U.S. should enact laws to significantly reduce that amount.