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What is a political culture?
What is a political culture?
What was the strong surge of patriotism after the 9/11 attacks considered as?
What was the strong surge of patriotism after the 9/11 attacks considered as?
What do most Americans share in terms of political beliefs and values?
What do most Americans share in terms of political beliefs and values?
What was the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s considered as?
What was the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s considered as?
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Which political value emphasizes personal freedom and responsibility, contrasting with collectivism?
Which political value emphasizes personal freedom and responsibility, contrasting with collectivism?
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Which ideology favors an active government role in protecting freedoms and reducing economic inequality?
Which ideology favors an active government role in protecting freedoms and reducing economic inequality?
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Which political value represents pride and loyalty towards the United States and its democratic values?
Which political value represents pride and loyalty towards the United States and its democratic values?
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Which ideology calls for following established rules and traditions, limiting government size, and reducing taxes?
Which ideology calls for following established rules and traditions, limiting government size, and reducing taxes?
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Which political value emphasizes citizen participation in civic and political affairs for democracy to flourish?
Which political value emphasizes citizen participation in civic and political affairs for democracy to flourish?
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Which political value focuses on fair and equal application of laws and protection of citizen rights?
Which political value focuses on fair and equal application of laws and protection of citizen rights?
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Which ideology promotes capitalism and a free-market economy with limited government regulation?
Which ideology promotes capitalism and a free-market economy with limited government regulation?
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Which political value emphasizes equal access to opportunity for citizens, regardless of race, religion, or gender?
Which political value emphasizes equal access to opportunity for citizens, regardless of race, religion, or gender?
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Which ideology favors reducing government intervention in both economic and social matters?
Which ideology favors reducing government intervention in both economic and social matters?
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Which political value represents the belief in improving circumstances and a 'can-do' attitude?
Which political value represents the belief in improving circumstances and a 'can-do' attitude?
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Which ideology favors an expanded government role in providing social services and promoting social equality?
Which ideology favors an expanded government role in providing social services and promoting social equality?
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Which political value emphasizes political authority from the people, majority rule, and protection of minority rights?
Which political value emphasizes political authority from the people, majority rule, and protection of minority rights?
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Which ideology faced decline in the United States after conflicting with the country's political culture and strong faith in capitalism?
Which ideology faced decline in the United States after conflicting with the country's political culture and strong faith in capitalism?
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Which ideology advocates socialism as the economic basis and democracy as the governing principle?
Which ideology advocates socialism as the economic basis and democracy as the governing principle?
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Which ideology is based on personal freedom, favoring lower taxes, a free-market economy, and resisting government regulation?
Which ideology is based on personal freedom, favoring lower taxes, a free-market economy, and resisting government regulation?
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Which political party was formed in 1971, has a small but loyal following, and has had limited success in local elections?
Which political party was formed in 1971, has a small but loyal following, and has had limited success in local elections?
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Which ideology unites Americans concerned about conservation and protection of the environment, advocating government regulation of industry and the economy?
Which ideology unites Americans concerned about conservation and protection of the environment, advocating government regulation of industry and the economy?
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Which group identifies as environmentalists and is committed to ecological and economic sustainability?
Which group identifies as environmentalists and is committed to ecological and economic sustainability?
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Where do centrists sit in the political spectrum?
Where do centrists sit in the political spectrum?
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Which political party has become more conservative in U.S. politics?
Which political party has become more conservative in U.S. politics?
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Which group often crosses party lines during elections?
Which group often crosses party lines during elections?
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Which individuals form a large part of the U.S. population according to many surveys?
Which individuals form a large part of the U.S. population according to many surveys?
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What views may centrists hold according to the text?
What views may centrists hold according to the text?
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Which ideology does not have its own political party?
Which ideology does not have its own political party?
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Study Notes
American Political Ideologies
- Socialist Party of America was formed in 1901, with Eugene V. Debs as its presidential candidate in 1912.
- Socialism in the United States faced decline after World War I due to conflicting with the country's political culture and strong faith in capitalism.
- Most American socialists today support democratic socialism, advocating socialism as the economic basis and democracy as the governing principle.
- Libertarianism is an ideology based on personal freedom, favoring lower taxes, a free-market economy, and resisting government regulation.
- The Libertarian Party, formed in 1971, has a small but loyal following and has had limited success in local elections.
- Environmentalism unites Americans concerned about conservation and protection of the environment, advocating government regulation of industry and the economy.
- Many members of conservation organizations and the Green Party identify as environmentalists, committed to ecological and economic sustainability.
- Centrists, moderates, or middle-of-the-road individuals sit at the center of the political spectrum, between left and right ideologies.
- U.S. politics have become more polarized, with the Republican Party growing more conservative and the Democratic Party more liberal.
- Centrism is not an ideology with its own political party, and centrists often cross party lines during elections.
- Many surveys show that moderates, slightly conservative, and slightly liberal individuals form a large part of the U.S. population.
- Centrists may hold a mix of liberal, conservative, and environmental views, and the current Congress remains divided on various issues.
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Test your knowledge of American political ideologies with this quiz. From socialism and libertarianism to environmentalism and centrism, explore the diverse ideological landscape of U.S. politics.
