AP Comparative Government and Politics Flashcards: Political Ideologies
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What is the central conflict addressed by Populism?
Populism addresses the conflict between the interests and rights of the common people versus those of the elites.
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What is the central conflict addressed by Populism?
Populism addresses the conflict between the interests and rights of the common people versus those of the elites.
What is a political ideology?
A political ideology is a set of values and beliefs about the goals of government, public policy, or politics.
How does Neoliberalism view the role of government in the economy?
Neoliberalism believes in limited governmental intervention in the economy and society, supporting policies like privatization and the elimination of state subsidies.
What is the core economic belief of Communism?
Communism believes in the abolition of private property, which results in near total governmental control of the economy.
Define Individualism.
Individualism is the belief in individual civil liberties and freedom over governmental restrictions.
A political candidate's platform focuses on nationalizing the country's energy and transportation sectors to ensure equitable access. This aligns with which ideology?
This platform aligns with Socialism, which supports the nationalization of major private industries to reduce income disparities.
Define Populism.
Populism is a political philosophy that supports the interests and rights of the common people over that of the elites.
Which political ideology would most likely support policies like privatization, free trade, and deregulation?
Neoliberalism supports these policies, as it is a belief in limited governmental intervention in the economy and society.
What is Socialism?
Socialism is an ideology that believes in the reduction of income disparities and the nationalization of major private industries.
Which ideology is characterized by extreme nationalism and authoritarian rule that prioritizes one ethnic group?
Fascism is an extreme nationalist ideology that favors authoritarian rule and the rights of the ethnic majority over that of ethnic minorities and the political opposition.