Political Ideologies Flashcards
Anarcho-communism
Belief in a collaborative, egalitarian society, free of the state
Capitalism
A-particular way of organizing production- is a response to the material needs of human beings.
Assimilation
the belief that minority groups could integrate fully into wider society (in Theodor Herzl)
Utilitarianism
A branch of social philosophy developed by Jeremy Bentham, which holds that the best policy at any given juncture is once that affords the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people.
Totalitarianism
A regime that subordinates the rights of the individual in favor of the interests of the state, through control of political and economic affairs and prescription of the attitudes, values, and beliefs of the population.
Socialism
An ideology and method of government that a advocates state ownership and regulation of industry, and central control over the allocation of resources, rather than allowing these to be determined by market forces.
Anarcho-communism
Belief in a collaborative , egalitarian society, free of the state.
Communism
An ideology that advocates the elimination of private property in favor of communal ownership,manses on the 1848 political manifesto of. Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels.
Republicanism
The belief that a republic-a state with no monarch, in which power resides with the people and is exercised by their elected representatives-is the best form of government.
Nationalism
Loyalty and devotion to the home nation, and the political belief that it’s interests should be pursued as the primary goal of political policy.
Socialism
An ideology and method of government that advocates state ownership and regulation of industry, and central control over the allocation of resources, rather than allowing these to be determined by market forces.
Syndicalism
An early 20-century ideology that emerged as an alternative to capitalism and socialism. Especially popular in France and Spain, it advocated the seizure of a nation’s means of production-and the overthrow of its government-Ina General strike by workers unions, and the organization of production through a federation of local syndicates.
Liberalism
A political ideology that stresses the rights and freedoms of individuals. Liberals may adopt a broad range of policies, including the defense of free trade, freedom of speech, and freedom of religious association.
Conservatism
A political position that opposes radical changes in society. conservatives may advocate a wide range of policies including the preservation of economic liberty, enterprise, free markets, private property, the privatization of business, and reduced government action.
