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- 1. Multiple Choice
Taking a cue from anti-federalists, American _____________ believe that a large government poses a threat to individual liberty, and we prefer our national government to be as small as possible.
conservatives
libertarians
liberals
constitutionalists
- 2. Multiple Choice
For the most part, American conservatives believe in the _____________ and that it will provide the greatest economic opportunity and benefit to the greatest number of people.
free market
social welfare
law of supply and demand
iron wage principle
- 3. Multiple Choice
The social sphere is where [conservatives] differ significantly from ____________ who don't see any role for government in people's personal lives.
libertarians
communists
nihilists
existentialists
- 4. Multiple Choice
If conservatives value liberty... liberals cherish ___________ as their primary political virtue, and ... see government as a necessary agent in promoting ______________.
equality
personality
ownership
conflict
- 5. Multiple ChoiceA set of beliefs about political values, how a government should run, and how that government is involved in the role of a citizen’s life.Political TheoryPolitical IdeologyPolitical SocializationPolitical Parites
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is not a factor of how a person typically forms their political ideology?FamilyReligionHobbiesEducation
- 7. Multiple Choice
This group likes to hold on to old traditions and ideas and does not want to change or reform anything in relation to politics and religion.
Liberals
Communists
Monarchist
Conservatives
- 8. Multiple Choice
Read each proposed government action. Would it be supported by people on the left (liberal, democrats) or the right (conservatives, republicans)
The government should own all of the forests to make sure timber is managed properly.
Left (liberal, democrats)
Right (conservatives, republicans)
- 9. Multiple Choice
Read each proposed government action. Would it be supported by people on the left (liberal, democrats) or the right (conservatives, republicans)
The government should guarantee that everyone will have a job and receive an annual income
Left (liberal, democrats)
Right (conservatives, republicans)
- 10. Multiple Choice
Read each proposed government action. Would it be supported by people on the left (liberal, democrats) or the right (conservatives, republicans)
The government should not pay for any schools. All schools should be private.
Left (liberal, democrats)
Right (conservatives, republicans)
- 11. Multiple Choice
Read each proposed government action. Would it be supported by people on the left (liberal, democrats) or the right (conservatives, republicans)
The government should not provide services that a person or business could provide.
Left (liberal, democrats)
Right (conservatives, republicans)
- 12. Multiple Choice
Read each proposed government action. Would it be supported by people on the left (liberal, democrats) or the right (conservatives, republicans)
People should pay for their own retirement. Social security should be abolished.
Left (liberal, democrats)
Right (conservatives, republicans)
- 13. Multiple Choice
Read each proposed government action. Would it be supported by people on the left (liberal, democrats) or the right (conservatives, republicans)
The government should ban the use of pesticides on food crops.
Left (liberal, democrats)
Right (conservatives, republicans)
- 14. Multiple Choice
Read each proposed government action. Would it be supported by people on the left (liberal, democrats) or the right (conservatives, republicans)
The government should own all of the forests to make sure timber is managed properly.
Left (liberal, democrats)
Right (conservatives, republicans)
- 15. Multiple Choice
Someone who supports government spending on social programs would likely fall on the _________ side of the political spectrum.
Left
Right
Center
Top
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why do third parties usually fail?
Winner-take-all election system
Difficulty gaining popularity in the polls
They have less money for campaigns
All of the above
- 17. Multiple Choice
What does the term Liberalism mean?
A political ideology that believes that individuals are the center of politics
A political ideology that believes people don’t need government
A political ideology that supports the government controls everything
A political ideology based on “traditional” values.
- 18. Multiple Choice
What does the term Conservatism mean?
A political ideology that believes that individuals are the center of politics
A political ideology that believes people don’t need government
A political ideology that supports the government controls everything
A political ideology based on “traditional” values.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThere is nothing in the Constitution about political parties.TrueFalse
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich political ideology is described below: favor freedoms of the individual, favor small government, favor states' rights, and favor religious freedomsConservativeLiberalAuthoritarianLibertarian
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich political ideology is described below: favor large government, favor social programs, favor equality for all, favor education and scienceLiberalConservativeAuthoritatianLibertarian
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