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Political Ideologies

Political Ideologies. An Introduction to Government. The Political Spectrum. A visual used to illustrate how various political ideologies relate to each other Ideology: “political and social principles or beliefs ”

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Political Ideologies

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  1. Political Ideologies An Introduction to Government

  2. The Political Spectrum • A visual used to illustrate how various political ideologies relate to each other • Ideology: “political and social principles or beliefs” • The ends of the line represent extreme political beliefs whereas the center is associated with more moderate beliefs Left Center Right Center

  3. Starting from the Left Communism Socialism • Supports economic equality and change or progress in society

  4. Communism • The government controls the economy and owns all industries and properties • Assets and property are shared by the people equally • No social classes • Usually an authoritarian government (absolute ruler; total obedience; little/no democracy

  5. Socialism • The government or community, controls business, assets and land • Based on cooperation, rather than competition • Believes in more money for social services • Supports unions and working people

  6. Moving Right Liberalism Fascism Conservatism • Supports tradition and opposes change in society

  7. Liberalism • Democratic government • People have freedom and rights • People can influence change in politics, society and economy • Doesn’t push for “big” changes

  8. Conservatism • Inclination to maintain existing or traditional beliefs, ways or institutions • Opposition to sudden changes in how things are done • Belief that successful people should rule

  9. Fascism • No democracy • Strong, central government led by a dictator (absolute leader; unrestricted by law) • Government controls society and industry • Government uses terror and censorship to suppress opposition

  10. The Big Picture Socialism Conservatism Communism Fascism Liberalism

  11. Some Provincial Exam Examples: Which political ideology is associated with this list? • Socialism • Liberalism • Communism • Conservatism • Moral standards should override individual rights • Traditional values should be preserved • Large corporations should be given tax breaks

  12. One More… Which political ideology is associated with this list? • Fascism • Liberalism • Communism • Conservatism • Capitalist economy • Rule by dictatorship • Extreme nationalism

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