Ideological spectrum Flashcards
radical
desire fundamental change ( complete change to a new ideology), may support the use of violence to achieve their goal
liberal
wants some change; are interested in progress
change to occur within the existing legal system
moderate
middle position- are open to changes, if necessary
conservative
want to maintain the status-quo
reactionary
would like to change back to the way things used to be; may support the use of violence to achieve their goals
democratic socialist
significant public ownership of resources, economic equality. (Sweden- cradle to the grace)
democratic capitalism
economy in which decisions are made by private individuals. Resources owned by private individuals and corporations
communism
classless society- resources commonly owned and economy planned with the intent of creating economic equality
fascism
central planning but allowed for private ownership of resources. Increase the power of the state- highly nationalistic