Test 1: Flashcards
1
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3 Ideology Classifications:
A
- Extreme (ex: extreme left/extreme right)
- Leaning (right leaning/ left leaning)
- Centrist/ moderate (in the middle/center of the beliefs)
2
Q
Extreme ideologies:
define:
A
They are more radical (how far they will take their ideas)
3
Q
Left/ Right leaning ideologies:
define:
A
Ideas that are slightly to the left/ right of the center
4
Q
Centrist/moderate:
define:
A
Ideas that are often a mix of left/right leaning views, or just maintain the status quo (change nothing). A centrist is basically the middle ground.
5
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Left wing ideas examples
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- Free/ public healthcare
- Free/accessible
- Reproductive rights
- Decriminalizing/legalizing drugs
- Free Speech
- Higher taxes
- Feminism (gender and racial equality)
- Support for LGBT community
- Higher immigration
- Diversity/ greater representation
- Less focus on religion
6
Q
Left Wing Core idea:
A
More government control/intervention
7
Q
Right wing ideas examples
A
- Lower taxes
- Restrictive reproductive
- More expensive education
- Private health care
- Drugs are illegal
- More gun ownership
- Less regulation (rules) on business, industries, etc
- Small government (government makes less laws & has less power)
- Restrictive immigration
- Capital punishment (death penalty
- Greater focus on religion
8
Q
Right Wing Core idea:
A
More individual freedom
9
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