Political Socialization and Ideology Flashcards
Political Ideology
a coherent set of beliefs about politics, policy, and society
Liberal Ideology
a liberal supports a wide scope of government action
Conservative Ideology
a conservative supports a less active government
Where do people obtain their political ideology?
from their family/ environment, school, and with age
Beliefs of Liberals
- more domestic spending
- pro choice/ abortion rights
- favor affirmative taxes
- prefer more regulation on business
Beliefs of Conservatives
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Republican Party Coalition
- rural voters/ farmers
- white men
- business owners
- conservative christians
- college educated (Bachelor’s Degrees)
Is ideology different from your party?
yes
Democratic Party Coalition
- people living in urban areas
- members of unions
- hispanic and black americans
- people with a high school diploma
- people with an advanced degree (Masters, Doctorate)
Ideologes
those who think in ideological terms
Group Benefit Voters
view politics through a party or group label
Nature of the Times
view of politics changes based on whether times are good or bad
No Issue Voters
vote routinely for party or personality; not on the issues
Economic Issues
anything dealing with money, taxes, government regulation, government spending, wealth distribution
Social (Cultural) Issues
anything dealing with society and the way people live - crime, morality, prison, liberties, rights
Economic Liberals
believe government should do more to assist people who have difficulty meeting their own economic needs
Social Liberals
believe it is not government’s role to support traditional values at the expense of new ones
Economic Conservatives
believe the government tries to do too many many things that should be left to private interests and businesses
Social Conservatives
believe government power should be used to uphold traditional values
Liberatarian
economic conservative (government should not be involved in the economy), but socially liberal (freedom and rights for all)
