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1 Political Ideology

2 Political Ideology What is political ideology?
One’s basic beliefs about power, political values, and the role of government Grows out of economical, educational, and social conditions and experiences 4 Main Ideologies in America Today Liberalism Conservatism Socialism Libertarianism Moderate (Middle of the Road)

3 Political Ideology: Liberalism
What is a Liberal? (The Left) Supports active federal government in promoting individual welfare and supporting civil rights, and accepts peaceful political social change within the existing political system

4 Political Ideology: Conservatism
What is a Conservative? (The Right) Promotes a limited government role in helping individuals economically, supports traditional values and lifestyles, favors a more active role for government in promoting national security, and approaches change cautiously

5 Political Ideology: Conservatism
The New Right ( Radical Conservatives) Emerged in 1980’s Favors prayer in schools (Christian) Opposes abortion, pornography, affirmative action, homosexuality Believe government should help perform duties of family and church (impose social controls) Most famous group is Christian Coalition (led by Pat Robertson)

6 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Representative Party
Democratic Party Conservative Republican Party

7 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Business
Some government regulation of business needed Agrees with the following: Affirmative Action Labor Unions Conservative Little government regulation Pro Business Does not agree with the following: Affirmative Action Labor Unions

8 Political Ideology: Liberals vs
Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives: Taxes and Social Spending Liberals Increase Used to support social programs in the states like Welfare Medicaid and Medicare Homeless shelters Free clinics Shelters for battered women Soup kitchens Conservatives Decrease Social programs in the states should be supported through charities state taxes “Trickle Down Economics”

9 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Abortion
Pro – Choice (For) Conservative Pro – Life (Against)

10 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Defense Spending
Decrease Use more for social spending Conservative Increase or maintain

11 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Death Penalty
Against it (Anti) Would like to see it banned by the national government Conservatives For it (Pro) “Eye for an eye”

12 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Government Size
Big national government More government involvement Conservatives Small national government Less government involvement Bill Clinton Ronald Reagan

13 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatism Foreign Relations
Negotiate first If U.S. in imminent danger, take action with allied support after all alternatives have been rejected Conservative Negotiate first If U.S. is in imminent danger, take pre-emptive action, even if allies do not support us

14 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Same Sex Marriage
Believe it should be legal Not a moral issue, but an equality issue and it is protected by the Constitution Conservatives Believe it should not be legal Support a Constitutional Amendment to define marriage Is a moral issue tied to religion

15 Political Ideology: Liberals vs
Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Attitude Towards Criminals Liberals Want rights of accused protected first and foremost Interested in finding out “why” person committed crime Conservatives Want rights of victims protected first and foremost Not concerned with “why” person committed crime

16 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Doctor Assisted Suicide
Believe it should be legal and protected by the courts Individual rights issue Conservatives Believe it should be illegal and not protected by the courts Suicide not an individual right protected

17 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Minimum Wage
For it – would like to see it increased Believe national government should set it to protect workers Conservatives Against it – would like to see it end Believe it is too much regulation on business

18 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Social Security
Believe it should be left in the hands of the federal government Conservatives Believe it should be privatized

19 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Health Care
Should be provided by the national government Conservatives Should be de-regulated and left in the hands of independent, competing heath care providers

20 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Personal Responsibility
Believe government sometimes needs to protect us from ourselves Conservatives Believe people are responsible for their own misfortune Should not rely on government for handouts

21 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Malpractice Lawsuits
Lawsuits should be pursued and punitive damages awarded to victims should not be limited Conservatives Should be a cap on punitive damages awarded to victims

22 Political Ideology: Liberals vs. Conservatives Religion
Want to keep clear and strict separation of church and state No religion in government policy Conservatives Would like to implement more religion into government policy Views largely based on religion

23 Gun Control Liberals: More restrictions on gun ownership
Conservatives: Do not interfere with 2nd amendment / evil people will purchase guns regardless of any law

24 Immigration Liberals: Usually want less restrictions regarding illegal immigration Conservatives: usually favor enforcement of illegal immigration laws

25 Political Ideology: Socialism
What is Socialism? “It is the transitional stage between capitalism and communism.” – Karl Marx (Father of Socialism) American socialists favor an expanded role of govt. and share the following views: Public ownership of key industries Vast public job programs – all who want to work will be put to work (“Build jobs, not jails”) High taxes for wealthy Cut in defense spending – against war Social and economic equality is goal Against capitalist “free market economy” Healthcare and childcare provided for all Free post secondary education (college)

26 Political Ideology: Libertarianism
What is Libertarianism? Ideology that cherishes individual liberty above all else, and favors a sharply limited state and federal government Has overtones of anarchism, liberalism, and conservatism Views include the following: Massive cuts in federal spending; reduce and eliminate taxes End to FBI/CIA (any federal government policing) Small defense (use only if attacked, no offensives) Complete withdrawal of all overseas U.S. military Elimination of all government programs (like welfare) Repeal laws regulating morality (abortion, porn, prostitution, recreational drugs) No government regulation (even seat belt or motorcycle helmet laws)


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