Political Ideologies and The Political Spectrum

Flashcards on political ideologies.

Ideologies refers to __.

Ideas/Government.

Democracy is defined as __.

"rule by the people".

The two types of democracy are and .

Direct and Indirect democracy.

Direct democracy was used in __.

Ancient Athens.

A Constitution is a set of Rules containing __.

Essential ideas and values that the government and citizens must follow.

The main principles of democracy are and .

Equality and freedom.

Socialism is about and .

Equality and social justice.

Socialism believes __.

Government should control important parts of the economy and major industries.

Capitalism is also known as __.

Free market economy.

Under Capitalism, __.

Means of production are privately owned.

Liberalism suggests __.

Government should intervene to regulate economy.

Liberalism is a political and moral philosophy based on __.

Rights of the individual, liberty, consent of the governed, political equality, right to private property and equality before the law.

Conservatism focuses on __.

Tradition.

Conservatism seeks to __.

Reduce government spending.

Totalitarianism is defined as __.

Power in the hands of a leader, or small group, not responsible to the people.

Communism believes the __.

Ruling class (bourgeoisie) should be overthrown by working class (proletariat).

Under communism __.

All people are to become equal.

Fascism places emphasis on __.

Nationalism and militarism.

Under Fascism, __.

War is glorified as the way to keep a nation strong.

The Left believes __.

Government plays a larger role in people’s lives, especially providing social services.

The Right believes __.

Government plays a small role in capitalist system.