1. POLITICAL IDEOLOGY
Political Ideology: A consistent set of views about the policies government should pursue (e.g. liberal vs. conservative)

2. Traditional Political Spectrum
Conservatives tend to believe that there should be less government intervention in economic matters
Liberals feel there should be less governmental regulation of social and political matters
Moderates are opposed to extreme views and actions and include opinions of both liberals and conservatives
80% of Americans!!!

3.   Policy Tendencies:
Liberal Conservative
Democrats Republicans
Pro-Choice Pro Life
Higher taxes Lower Taxes
More Government Services Fewer Govt. Services
No Prayer in Public Schools Prayer in Pub. Schools
Gun Control Right to Bear Arms
Pro Same-Sex Marriage Anti Same-Sex Marriage
Anti Death Penalty Pro Death Penalty
Universal Healthcare Individual Responsibility
Welfare Safety Net Individual Responsibility
Regulation of Business Little Regulation of Business
Minimum Wage Govt. out of the Job Market

4. Liberal or Conservative?
Government should not censor speech, press, media or the internet Liberal
Repeal laws prohibiting adult possession and use of drugs Liberal
Let people control their own retirement; privatize Social Security Conservative   
Replace government welfare with private charity Conservative
Government regulation of business is necessary to protect the public interest Liberal
Government regulation of business usually does more harm than good Conservative
Too much power is concentrated in the hands of a few large companies Liberal
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and Conservative
The government should help those in need even if it has to raise taxes Liberal
Government programs like welfare discourage people from working Conservative