3.2 Political Ideologies

• What is the primary purpose of a political ideology?

  To guide political action
• Which political ideology advocates for collective ownership and a strong role for government in the economy?

  Socialism
• Liberalism emphasizes individual rights, limited government, and free markets.


  True
• Match the ideology with its key belief:

  Liberalism ↔️ Individual rights

  Conservatism ↔️ Traditional values

  Socialism ↔️ Collective ownership

  Nationalism ↔️ National interests
• Conservatives focus on individual responsibility over state intervention
• Order the ideologies from most to least government intervention in the economy:

  1️⃣ Socialism

  2️⃣ Nationalism

  3️⃣ Conservatism

  4️⃣ Liberalism
• What is the role of a political ideology in shaping individual views?

  Shapes political views
• Political ideologies only influence views on economic policy.

  False
• What does socialism advocate for in terms of economic ownership?

  Collective ownership
• Liberalism emphasizes individual rights, limited government, and free markets
• Nationalism prioritizes the interests of the nation over individual or global concerns
• Socialism advocates for collective ownership and a strong role for government in the economy
• Nationalists often emphasize national unity over global cooperation.


  True
• Socialists prioritize equality and social welfare
• What is the key difference between political ideologies in their views on the role of government?

  Appropriate scope and role
• What are the key beliefs of liberalism?

  Individual rights, limited government
• Nationalism prioritizes global interests over national concerns.

  False
• What is a core principle of conservatism regarding government intervention?

  Limited government intervention
• What type of economic policy do liberals support?

  Free markets
• Liberals and conservatives both favor minimal government intervention in the economy.

  True
• Socialism ensures economic equality by advocating for public services and collective ownership.


  True
• Nationalist policies may include trade barriers and cultural preservation initiatives.


  True
• Conservatism favors traditional values and minimal government intervention.


  True
• What is the core belief of conservatism regarding government intervention?

  Limited government intervention
• Which ideology prioritizes national interests over global concerns?

  Nationalism
• What role do liberals believe the state should play in individual freedoms?

  Minimal role
• What economic system do conservatives generally support?

  Free markets
• Nationalists may support state control of the economy to benefit the nation.


  True
• A political ideology is a coherent set of beliefs, values, and principles
• Conservatism favors traditional values, limited government intervention, and free markets
• Match each ideology with its key belief:

  Liberalism ↔️ Individual rights

  Conservatism ↔️ Traditional values

  Socialism ↔️ Collective ownership

  Nationalism ↔️ National interests
• Socialists believe the means of production should be owned collectively rather than privately.

  True
• Match each ideology with its economic policy:

  Liberalism ↔️ Free markets

  Conservatism ↔️ Minimal regulation

  Socialism ↔️ Collective ownership

  Nationalism ↔️ State control
• Political ideologies profoundly shape government policies and societal structures
• What might nationalism emphasize at the expense of individual rights?

  National unity
• Liberals believe in protecting individual freedoms and liberties, with a minimal role for the state
• Nationalists emphasize the unique identity, culture, and interests of their nation
• What do socialists prioritize over individual interests?

  Equality and social welfare
• What social impact does conservatism aim to reinforce?

  Individual responsibility
• Liberal policies might include legalizing same-sex marriage and reducing taxes