Political ideology

Liberalism – Believes the government should help the poor, minorities, and women through social programs (welfare, student loans, healthcare). Supports individual freedoms like LGBTQ+ rights and abortion rights.

• Example: Supporting free healthcare for low-income families.

Conservatism – Focuses on traditional values, often religious-based. Opposes gay marriage, abortion, and government interference in business. Supports capitalism, low taxes, and self-reliance.

• Example: Supporting tax cuts for businesses and opposing gun control laws.

Environmentalism – Concerned with protecting nature, animals, and social justice. Supports feminism, diversity, and sustainability.

• Example: The Green Party pushing for renewable energy policies.

Libertarianism – Prioritizes personal freedom with minimal government interference. Opposes regulations on drugs, guns, seat belts, and moral issues.

• Example: Supporting legal marijuana and opposing government surveillance.

Capitalism – Private ownership of businesses and property. The market (supply & demand) decides prices and production, with some government regulations.

• Example: Apple and Microsoft competing in the tech industry.

Socialism – The government provides essential services (healthcare, water, electricity) to ensure fairness, but allows private businesses for non-essentials.

• Example: Canada’s public healthcare system but privately owned restaurants.

Communism – The government owns and controls everything, distributing resources equally. No private property or social classes.

• Example: The former Soviet Union’s economy.

Feminism – Advocates for gender equality in rights, work, and protection from abuse.

• Example: Fighting for equal pay between men and women.

Anarchism – Believes in no government at all.

• Example: Some punk movements promoting self-governance.

Egalitarianism – Advocates for total equality among all people.

• Example: Supporting equal education opportunities for everyone.