Political Spectrum Flashcards
Political Ideology
Various ideas about the role the government should play in society
Political Party
Groups made up of different political ideologies, that exists to win elections and control the government.
Liberals
Political Ideology that believes the federal government exists to solve societal problems
gives voice to demarcates
conservative
Political ideology that believes societal problems should be solved by society and state/local governments
gives voice to republicans
Moderate
Political ideology that believes in finding the middle ground between liberals and conservatives
ideology of compromise
Populists
Political Ideology that believes that advocates for the rights of average citizens against the privileged elites.
supports the rights and powers of the people.
form the bases for labor movements.
right wing populism
“common man” candidates
pro small business, pro main street
values “middle America”, culture, christian values, family values, middle class
(anti-elite mentality)
Left wing populism
“common sense”
gun controls
consumer protection
environmental justice
anti-war but anti-protest
Labor Unions
Libertarians
Political Ideology that argues that the smallest government is the best government.
Maximize personal freedom and limit government power
Radical
extreme liberalism
Reactionary
extreme conservatism
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radical
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liberal
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moderate
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conservatism