the political spectrum Flashcards
the political spectrum
a line that shows where each political parties’ ideology falls
ideology
set of beliefs
moral ideology (social policy)
used for making laws about society
economic ideology (fiscal policy)
used for making laws about taxation and the marketplace
pro choice (abortion is legal)
left wing and centre
abortion is wrong
right wing
maybe decriminalize/legalize marijuana
centre
decriminalize/legalize marijuana
left wing
marijuana is illegal
right wing
equal rights for homosexuals
left wing and centre
no same sex marriage
right wing
protect the environment
left wing and centre
minimal environmental protection
right wing
war is usually wrong
centre
war is often necessary
right wing
war is always wrong
left wing
tradition is important
right wing
government taxes must be affordable
centre
private businesses are more valuable than social programs
right wing
the government must care for those who need support
left wing
maintain taxes; provide social programs
left wing and centre
cut social programs
right wing
increase minimum wage
left wing
lower taxes on companies
right wing
