political ideologies Flashcards
What is Conservatism about?
Conserving traditional values.
What is the main idea of Liberalism?
Promoting individual rights and freedoms.
What does Moderatism emphasise?
Staying within mainstream, acceptable political ideas.
What defines Capitalism?
A system based on private property, free markets, and competition.
What is the core idea of Socialism?
Social ownership and worker control of production.
What is the goal of Corporatism?
Organising society by professions to efficiently run the economy.
What does Syndicalism focus on?
Using unions and strikes to achieve worker control of society.
What is Libertarianism about?
Maximising liberty and limiting government power.
What does Separatism aim to do?
Create a new, independent nation or state.
What is central to Communism?
Common ownership and distribution based on need.
What does Feminism fight for?
Equality of the sexes in all areas of life.
What does Anarchism advocate for?
A society without rulers or centralised authority.
What is the focus of Environmentalism?
Making nature a key factor in public policy.
What is Populism based on?
Representing the interests of ordinary people.
What is Republicanism?
A government that is non-hereditary and gives political power to its citizens
How does Progressivism view the past?
As less important than advancing society.
What is the goal of Imperialism?
Expanding a country’s power through force or influence.
What does Egalitarianism prioritise?
Equal rights and treatment for all people.
What does Transhumanism encourage?
Using technology to improve humanity and achieve immortality.
What is Communitarianism about?
Focusing on community well-being over individualism.
What characterises Authoritarianism?
Strong central authority and limited freedoms.
What is the main belief of Fascism?
Unity and strength under authoritarian rule.
What distinguishes Nazism from Fascism?
Its focus on racial superiority and Aryan dominance.
