Ideology

Question 1

What is ideology?

Answer 1

Ideology is a organized mixture of factual and moral beliefs and set of ideas that is accepted by a large number of people. Provides a framework that indicates how the political world ought to be organized.

Question 2

What is the origin for ideology?

Answer 2

Ideology originated during the french revolution (1789). Traditional monarchists on the right, radical populist on the left.

Question 3

How does revolution influence ideology?

Answer 3

Revolution inspires 3 ideologies. Liberalism, nationalism and conservatism. Reaction of the elites is to defend status quo (conservatism).

Question 4

Name the three ways to determine where on the ideology spectrum someone is.

Answer 4

1. Orientation to change
2. Orientation to equality
3. Orientation to state intervention or control

Question 5

What is nationalism?

Answer 5

AKA Patriotism, transcends other ideologies because support for a nation is on a different spectrum. Usually pro more state control. Bloc Quebecquois is an example.