United States Political Parties and Ideology
4 Main Political Ideologies
Liberalism
Conservatism
Socialism
Libertarianism
Despite having a two party system we have a few more ideologies
Political Ideology refers to a consistent pattern of beliefs about political values and the role of the government.
America has a two party system
Main two parties:
Republicans and Democrats
= Democrats
Liberalism:
= Republicans
gubernatorial opposition party
Conservatives
G.O.P
Belief that the government can and should achieve justice and equal opportunity.
Grand Ole Party
Republicans
Believe that limited government insures order, competitive markets and personal opportunity.
-government should interfere in the economy
beliefs?
-less government involvement
-conservative
-against abortion
-pro death penalty
-less taxes
-demographics?
-usual wealthy White Males
- 52% Males and Senior Citizens
- Small Business Owners
-Christian
the future will be better than the past, and the govt. should be trusted to play a role in that progress.
Oppose govt. interference on social issues and want an effective yet small govt.
beliefs?
-More Government
-more taxes
-graduate income tax
-social reforms
-Affirmative Action
-Pro Abortion
-demographic features
- Young Voters
-Working Class
-Women and Minority Groups
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= Socialist Party
Socialism
Libertarianism = Libertarian Party
Ideology that cherishes individual liberty and insist on minimal government, promoting a free market system, absence of regulations on moral, economic, and social life.
An economic and governmental system based on public ownership of the means of production and exchange.
-Wealth is redistributed for all to be equal
spending for military
legalize drugs
oppose:
most govt. programs.
endorse same-sex marriage
mass cuts in govt. spending.
Karl Marx developed the concept
Ron Paul