US Gov Flashcards

Political Ideology

consistent set of values & beliefs about the purpose of the government

Totalitarianism

political philosophy that advocates unlimited power for the government to control all sectors of society.

Socialism

central government plays a role in regulating existing private industry + directing the economy
allows some private ownership

democratic socialism

socialist form of government; guarantees civil liberties like freedom of speech, religion, etc.; citizens determine the extent of government activity through free elections + political parties

capitalism

system of government that favors free enterprise (privately owned businesses w/o government regulation)

Libertarianism

ideology that's opposed to all government action except as necessary to protect life + property

Libertarians

opposed to using government to promote order or equality (believe in government) but think it should be limited

Laissez faire

economic doctrine that opposes any form of government intervention in business

Anarchism

political philosophy that opposes government in any form (opposite totalitarianism)

Conservatives

people who are willing to use government to promote order, not equality

Liberals

people who are willing to use government to promote equality, not order