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Which political ideology in the United States traditionally aligns with being on the left side of the spectrum?
Which political ideology in the United States traditionally aligns with being on the left side of the spectrum?
- Conservative
- Radical
- Liberal (correct)
- Moderate
What is the term used to describe individuals who balance extreme beliefs at the ends of the political spectrum?
What is the term used to describe individuals who balance extreme beliefs at the ends of the political spectrum?
- Moderates (correct)
- Radicals
- Conservatives
- Liberals
During which historical event did the tradition of placing liberal ideologies on the left and conservatives on the right originate?
During which historical event did the tradition of placing liberal ideologies on the left and conservatives on the right originate?
- American Revolution
- French Revolution (correct)
- Russian Revolution
- Industrial Revolution
Which group of ideologies is considered most extreme on the political spectrum?
Which group of ideologies is considered most extreme on the political spectrum?
What are individuals who identify with beliefs at both ends of the political spectrum known as?
What are individuals who identify with beliefs at both ends of the political spectrum known as?
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Study Notes
Political Spectrum in the US
- Liberal ideologies traditionally align with the left side of the political spectrum in the United States
- Centrists are individuals who hold views that balance extreme beliefs at both ends of the political spectrum.
History of the Spectrum
- The tradition of positioning liberal ideologies on the left and conservative ideologies on the right originated during the French Revolution in the late 18th century.
Extreme Ideologies
- Radical ideologies are considered the most extreme on the political spectrum.
- Centrists are often seen as balancing views from both ends of the political spectrum.
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