Political Ideologies Quiz 25 (30 MCQs)

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1. A governmental system in a given country or region in which the levers of power are exclusively in the hands of a group or an individual whose decisions are not subject to control from below
2. Has been strongly opposed to communism and leftist ideologies, viewing them as threats to the established order.
3. Repository of acquired wisdom; collection of best knowledge from many years of practice
4. What is the term for a political system with 2 houses?
5. What do American liberals believe about government intervention in the economy?
6. According to Marx, there have been two classes:the 'haves' and the 'have nots' or in other words, the .....
7. An authoritarian ideology characterized by strong nationalism, centralized power, and often totalitarian rule.
8. The belief in freedoms such as freedom of religion and freedom of speech is associated with which ideology?
9. Which political ideology emphasizes the importance of community and collective responsibility?
10. The process by which we develop our political values and opinions (parents, schools, and location help influence us)
11. A political theory derived from Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. That advocates class war and leading to a society in which all property is publicly owned and each person works and is paid according to their abilities and needs. A belief in a government based on the idea that a single ruling political party can run a country for the benefit of all it's peoples better.
12. Which of the following elements of liberal ideology assures individual liberty and enrichment?
13. Which ideology emphasizes civil or individual rights, such as freedom of speech, assembly, and religion?
14. Thomas desires social order and security above all else. He wants to know his role in society and fulfill that role. Therefore, he believes that any kind of rapid reform or revolution will actually do more harm than good.
15. A political Ideology where they believe that people's actions should never be forced by other people.
16. What do American conservatives believe about the role of government?
17. Being able to buy your own council house, at a discounted rate, was a policy known as
18. Often involves centralized planning to manage and allocate resources for the benefit of the entire community.
19. Values tradition, stability, and gradual societal change, emphasizing the importance of preserving established institutions.
20. The alignment of partisanship and issue positions so that Democrats tend to take more liberal positions and Republicans tend to take more conservative ones.
21. How are leaders chosen in a democratic system?
22. This ideology is the ideological focus of the Democratic Party.
23. In the UK, is the Conservative Party a left-wing or right-wing party?
24. Champions the concept of the social contract, where governments derive their legitimacy from the consent of the governed.
25. Sally's political belief is conservative. The ..... she belongs to is Republican.
26. Who first used the term ideology?
27. Holding to traditional attitudes and values (i.e. save for retirement, individual freedom, strong military)
28. What is Ms. Gonzalez daughter's name?
29. Which political ideology advocates for social and economic equality for all members of society?
30. Which ideology would more likely support higher taxes overall, especially on wealthier individuals and businesses?