Unit 4 Review: American Political Ideologies & Beliefs

Values influencing individual attitudes about the relationship between citizens and the federal government.
Core values include individualism, equality of opportunity, free enterprise, rule of law, and limited government.
Interpretations and importance of these values vary, shaping beliefs about the role of government.

Individualism: Valuing individual rights over government, emphasizing initiative and responsibility.
Equality of Opportunity: Belief that everyone should have the same opportunities to advance.
Free Enterprise: Right to compete freely in a market with limited government involvement.
Rule of Law: Government based on law applied equally to all citizens; no one is above the law.
Limited Government: Restrictions on government to protect individual rights and liberties.

Favors government regulation of business and social welfare but less regulation of private social life.
Values equality and civil rights.
Supports government economic regulation, social change, pro-choice, pro-LGBTQ rights.
Advocates for progressive income taxes, robust social programs, and heavy regulation.
Associated with the Democratic Party.

Favors limited local government, less market regulation, and more social conformity to traditional values.
Values limited government, individual rights, and free markets.
Supports traditional values and status quo, pro-life, and traditional family structures.
Advocates for low income taxes, minimal social programs, and light regulation.
Associated with the Republican Party.

Set of ideas and values about how government should work, policies, and an ideal society.
Influenced by life experiences and social circles.

Liberalism and Conservatism: Represent opposing political beliefs.
Democrats (Liberal) emphasize progress, while Republicans (Conservative) emphasize tradition and stability.

Supports free-market capitalism, low taxes, and conservative social policies.
Against affirmative action and gun control; pro-life and favors strong border policy.

Terms originated in 1789 during the French Revolution when the National Assembly met to determine the king's power.
Those on the left wanted to limit the king’s power, while those on the right wanted to maintain the tradition.

Values: equality, social justice, civil liberties, government role in welfare and education, market regulation.

Values: liberty, individual rights, small government in welfare and education, free market, preserving traditional values.

Generally shared beliefs, opinions, and emotions of citizens toward their government.