major political ideologies Flashcards
society does not have distinction based on social and economic class
communism
equality of opportunity
liberalism
emphasis on tradition (family, religion)
conservatism
social equality is valued
socialism
government has total control and uses military force
fascism
parliamentary government
liberalism
wealth is shared– private property and competitiveness = social inequality
socialism
reduce government spending and debt
conservatism
restrictions on individual freedom of expression
communism
promotes strong ties to the country (nationalism) even to the extent of racism
fascism
strong government; lot of agencies
socialism
opposed to radical change; change slowly
conservatism
open to change
liberalism
wealth is communally shared
communism
the state is superior to the individual
fascism
individuals should have rights and civil liberties that do not restrict their growth
liberalism
all property is owned by the government
communism
government controls economy– helps workers have better working conditions and rights
socialism
loyal to a single leader (dictator)
fascism
uses government to provide welfare so everyone has equal opportunity
liberalism
communism examples
China, Cuba, Laos, North Korea, Vietnam
liberalism examples
Canada
socialism examples
Bangladesh, India, Portugal, Guyana, Sri Lanka
fascism examples
Mussolini’s Italy (post-WWI), Hitler’s Germany (WWII)
