1. Political Ideologies Dr. East 11/8/2013

2. Most people in the United States agree to fundamental values of freedom, equality of opportunity, individualism, and democracy. They disagree on almost everything else! Cartoon source: http://blamethe1st.deviantart.com/art/Liberal s-vs-Conservatives-141861934

3. Problematic Labels Terms originated with Age of Enlightenment and French Revolution –French radicals were called “liberals”; aristocrats were “conservatives” –US first modern country founded on liberal principles –Labels of “Conservative” (“Right” on political spectrum) and “Liberal” (“Left” on political spectrum) have changed meaning many times. What has remained stable are differences between those who advocate for more governmental controls and those who advocate for more individual choices.

4. Modern Conservatives Tend to want smaller government or less expansion of government programs Reduce dependency on government Often believe that individuals and families, and independent charities should meet human needs… gov. programs are hard to control and don’t actually work that well Often believe that large gov. programs are fiscally irresponsible and not truly responsive to people and society’s long term needs

5. Modern Liberals Often advocate for larger or more expansive government programs and the use of federal power to promote economic stability between groups in the US populace. Tend to support new or progressive ideals, new kinds of relationships, individual choices, and large government backed societal changes (like New Deal agencies or National Health Insurance)

6. Subdividing the Conservatives Social Conservatives – typically are those that are more traditional in their views toward marriage, relationships, religious practice, and personal accountability Fiscal Conservatives – typically are those that champion free market capitalism, lower government taxes, and less regulation of economy

7. Modern Political Spectrum

8. The Spectrum And Representation

10. Other Political Labels

11. Graphic Source: http://teamrussell4norwich.com/li bertarian-party-best-of- democrat-republican/ http://teamrussell4norwich.com/li bertarian-party-best-of- democrat-republican/

12. Agents of Socialization Socialization = process of learning cultures and behaviors from those around you and from your interaction with the world Political socialization is how we came to hold our political views

13. Believe it or Not

14. Last Presidential Election source: http://blog.bigml.com/2013/09/17/obama-vs-romney-a-closer-look-at- voter-influences/http://blog.bigml.com/2013/09/17/obama-vs-romney-a-closer-look-at- voter-influences/

15. Dr. East’s Quiz

16. Mrs. Fritz Quiz

17. Candidates from 2012 Election

18. Dr. E, From PBS