Political Ideologies Quiz 21 (30 MCQs)

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1. It is the set of political beliefs emphasizing individual rights and liberties
2. Social democracy is based on 3 principles except for:
3. The government's duty is to serve the existing way of life and politicians must avoid implementing change that would transform society.
4. Juanita is a ..... who believes that the government should help people solve their problems and reach their goals.
5. Which political ideology is characterized by supreme power held by the people and elected representatives?
6. What is the core principle of conservatism?
7. What is Ms. Gonzalez dog's name?
8. What is historical materialism from Marx's idea?
9. Which ideology is a form of radical, right-wing, authoritarian government?
10. Governance (control) is divided between the parties, as when one holds the presidency and the other controls one or both houses of Congress.
11. As you go to the left on the political spectrum you become more ..... ; meaning changing towards more modern views and desires
12. ..... is a political philosophy that supports the interests and rights of the common people over that of the elites
13. A political party that challenges the two major parties
14. It can be broadly defined as the exercise of sovereign authority; in particular, the exercise of authoritative direction or control over a particular unit or organization.
15. Who has the power to declare war?
16. It refers to the governing body where it is the instrument of the state through which the will of the people is expressed, carried out, and formulated.
17. Emphasizes minimal government intervention, but supports a more active role for the state in addressing social issues.
18. Difficult economic conditions created by government measures to reduce public expenditure is the definition of
19. A candidate running for President wants to better understand how her target voters obtain their political beliefs. Her campaign polls 500 voters to ask them about this subject. The majority of those surveyed will likely align with those of
20. What is the coalition of countries that opposed the Axis powers during WWll called?
21. Which government is a true representation of democracy?
22. Tax system by bracket in which higher incomes are taxed at a higher percentage.
23. The names of most political ideologies end in
24. It is basically defined as political statements that aim to call upon massive mass or government action to achieve a relatively better political and economic condition.
25. The distribution of individual preferences or evaluations of a given issue, candidate, or institution within a specific population.
26. Open to new behavior or opinions and willing to discard traditional values
27. The unifying feature is a common desire to enhance the social role of women in whatever way possible.
28. Promotes the decentralization of power, advocating for decision-making at the local level. This is seen as a way to empower individuals and communities, preventing the concentration of authority in distant and unaccountable institutions.
29. It is critical of capitalism, viewing it as inherently exploitative and reinforcing hierarchical structures. They often propose alternative economic models based on cooperation, mutual aid, and resource sharing.
30. It supports gradual to rapid change in government