The Diamond Spectrum
The 4-way Political Spectrum
Ideology is not the same as Party
Most liberals are Democrats
Most conservatives are Republicans
But not ALL!
Ideology
an internally consistent set of beliefs about how the political world works and what should be the goals and values of society
VS
Party
an organization that seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in public office.
Two More Ideologies
What are some ways that government encroaches into the social sphere?
What are some ways government encroaches into the economic sphere?
What are some examples of social freedoms?
What are some examples of economic freedoms?
Libertarian
Populist
Conservative
Social encroachment
Economic freedom
Liberal
Economic encroachment
Social freedom
Do you not fit neatly into the liberal-conservative dichotomy?
Libertarian:
seeks to minimize coercion by the state in both the social and economic spheres of life. Individuals' actions should be voluntary and unrestricted. Individual rights are of primary importance. Government should be limited. Has root in "classical liberalism."
Populist/Statist/Majoritarian:
seeks government intervention in both the social and economic spheres of life. The state is the representative of society (aka the people), should enforce traditional morality or cultural norms. Government should do what is best for the majority of people.
Freedom
Encroachment
Where do you fit in?