1. AP Gov Review: Video #11, Citizens’ Political Beliefs
Everything You Need To Know About Citizens’ Beliefs of Government To Succeed In AP Gov

2. What Are Beliefs Citizens Hold About Government?
Citizens’ beliefs about the government and its role are often based on their political ideology
What is political ideology?
Set of values and beliefs of an individual
Two major political ideologies:
Liberal
Conservative

3. What Makes Someone A Liberal?
In general, liberals support a larger scope of government and more government involvement
Also favor policies that promote equality (Affirmative Action)
Beliefs of Liberals:
Military spending should decrease
Abortion - pro-choice
Favor Affirmative Action
Advocate higher taxes for wealthy
Increased spending on social programs

4. What Makes Someone A Conservative?
In general, conservatives support a smaller scope of government and less government involvement
Also favor policies that promote free enterprise
Beliefs of Conservatives:
Military spending should be a top priority
Abortion - pro-life
Oppose Affirmative Action
Advocate lower taxes
Decreased spending on social programs

5. A Closer Look At Liberals And Conservatives
More Americans identify with conservative than liberal
Those under 30 identify more with liberal than conservative
African Americans identify more as liberal than conservative
Government laws of the 1960s increased voter participation for minorities - Voting Rights Act of 1965
Women tend to be more liberal than men
Religion and Ideology:
The specific religion is less important in determining ideology, but rather, how religious an individual is
Born-Again Christians tend to be conservative, those with little/no religious affiliation tend to be liberal

6. Quick Recap Characteristics of liberals
Characteristics of conservatives
Demographics of each group

7. Test Tips Multiple-Choice
Characteristics of liberals and conservatives
Groups that are likely to be liberal and conservative
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8. See You Back Here For Unit 3, Video #12: Functions Of Political Parties
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