This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Political Science > Ideologies > Political > Political Ideologies – Quiz 25 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Political Ideologies Quiz 25 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 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 A) Authoritarianism. B) Totalitarianism. C) Democracy. D) Socialism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Authoritarianism. 2. Has been strongly opposed to communism and leftist ideologies, viewing them as threats to the established order. A) Anarchism. B) Liberalism. C) Fascism. D) Conservatism. E) Socialism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fascism. 3. Repository of acquired wisdom; collection of best knowledge from many years of practice A) Anarchism. B) Marxism. C) Liberalism. D) Conservatism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conservatism. 4. What is the term for a political system with 2 houses? A) Bicameral. B) Tricameral. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bicameral. 5. What do American liberals believe about government intervention in the economy? A) They think government intervention is unnecessary. B) They believe government can help solve problems and support intervention. C) They support minimal government intervention. D) They believe government intervention only benefits the wealthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They believe government can help solve problems and support intervention. 6. According to Marx, there have been two classes:the 'haves' and the 'have nots' or in other words, the ..... A) Rich and poor. B) Bourgeoisie and proletariat. C) Privileged and underprivileged. D) Upper class and lower class. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bourgeoisie and proletariat. 7. An authoritarian ideology characterized by strong nationalism, centralized power, and often totalitarian rule. A) Anarchy. B) Fascism. C) Conservatism. D) Collectivism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fascism. 8. The belief in freedoms such as freedom of religion and freedom of speech is associated with which ideology? A) Democracy. B) Fascism. C) Communism. D) None of above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Democracy. 9. Which political ideology emphasizes the importance of community and collective responsibility? A) Libertarianism. B) Capitalism. C) Anarchism. D) Socialism. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Socialism. 10. The process by which we develop our political values and opinions (parents, schools, and location help influence us) A) Representative Democracy. B) Pure Democracy. C) Popular Sovereignty. D) Political Socialization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Political Socialization. 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. A) Liberalism. B) Fascism. C) Communism. D) Libertarianism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Communism. 12. Which of the following elements of liberal ideology assures individual liberty and enrichment? A) Equality. B) Reason. C) Consent. D) Toleration. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Toleration. 13. Which ideology emphasizes civil or individual rights, such as freedom of speech, assembly, and religion? A) Communism. B) Liberalism. C) Fascism. D) Authoritarianism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Liberalism. 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. A) Fascism. B) Conservatism. C) Socialism. D) Nationalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conservatism. 15. A political Ideology where they believe that people's actions should never be forced by other people. A) Right wing. B) Left wing. C) Anarchism. D) Conservatism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anarchism. 16. What do American conservatives believe about the role of government? A) They believe in a small government that poses a threat to individual liberty. B) They believe in a government that should regulate all aspects of the economy. C) They believe in a government that should control all social and religious activities. D) They believe in a large government that provides extensive social programs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They believe in a small government that poses a threat to individual liberty. 17. Being able to buy your own council house, at a discounted rate, was a policy known as A) Inheritance allowance. B) Right to buy. C) Free tuition fees for uni. D) The baby box. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Right to buy. 18. Often involves centralized planning to manage and allocate resources for the benefit of the entire community. A) Anarchism. B) Liberalism. C) Fascism. D) Conservatism. E) Socialism. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Socialism. 19. Values tradition, stability, and gradual societal change, emphasizing the importance of preserving established institutions. A) Conservatism. B) Socialism. C) Anarchism. D) Liberalism. E) Fascism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conservatism. 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. A) Majoritarian Politics. B) Activists. C) Party Sorting. D) Reagan Democrats. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Party Sorting. 21. How are leaders chosen in a democratic system? A) Hereditary succession (Your name is Charles and you're born to it.). B) Appointed by a monarch (Charles gives you the 'Thumbs up.'). C) The majority of people choose you through an election. D) The military picks you (Like in Myanmar 'Burma'.). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The majority of people choose you through an election. 22. This ideology is the ideological focus of the Democratic Party. A) Liberalism. B) Conservatism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Liberalism. 23. In the UK, is the Conservative Party a left-wing or right-wing party? A) Right. B) Left. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Right. 24. Champions the concept of the social contract, where governments derive their legitimacy from the consent of the governed. A) Socialism. B) Fascism. C) Liberalism. D) Anarchism. E) Conservatism. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Liberalism. 25. Sally's political belief is conservative. The ..... she belongs to is Republican. A) Political party. B) Political ideology. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Political party. 26. Who first used the term ideology? A) Heywood. B) Frederick Watkins. C) Antoine Destutt de Tracy. D) Karl Marx. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Antoine Destutt de Tracy. 27. Holding to traditional attitudes and values (i.e. save for retirement, individual freedom, strong military) A) Conservative. B) Republican. C) Democrat. D) Liberal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conservative. 28. What is Ms. Gonzalez daughter's name? A) Raven. B) Naomi. C) Olivia. D) Monica. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Olivia. 29. Which political ideology advocates for social and economic equality for all members of society? A) Anarchism. B) Socialism. C) Fascism. D) Capitalism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Socialism. 30. Which ideology would more likely support higher taxes overall, especially on wealthier individuals and businesses? A) Conservative. B) Liberal. 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