1. political ideology refers to a set of values, beliefs, opinions, assumptions, and attitudes about...
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Political Ideology refers to a set of values, beliefs, opinions, assumptions, and
attitudes about how society should be organized and operated.
It tends to focus on the responsibilities and powersthat the government should or should not have,and on the freedoms that individuals, groups, or
companies should or should not have.
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Ideology guides how people Interpret current issues and events Frame arguments for their positions Vote Engage in political action to promote their
goals
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While many kinds of labels are used for different ideologies, most commonly we name the alternative ideologies as
“Liberal” or “Conservative”
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There are a gazillion issues …. Should the government set a minimum wage that workers must be
paid?
Should the government help senior citizens pay for prescription
drugs?
Should oil companies be allowed to drill for oil in the Alaskan National
Wildlife Refuge?
Should the US create a guest worker program for immigrant workers?
Should public schools be allowed to conduct school prayers?
Should consumers pay a recycling tax when purchasing electronic
equipment with a monitor screen?
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Far Left----Liberal----Centrist----Conservative----Far Right
A. Taxes
B. Government regulation of economic
activity
C. Government assistance to people in need
D. Selected social issues
E. Foreign affairs
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If any, what should be the minimum wage that all employers in California are required to pay their workers?
Some facts about living in CA
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1. Prescription drugs for the elderly 2. Grants and loans for college students3. Daycare services4. Health insurance5. Education programs for underachieving
students6. Job training programs7. Unemployment benefits8. Leaves from work for childbirth, family
illness, work injury9. Foreign aid to countries experiencing
starvation, health crises, natural disasters
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1. Abortion2. Gun control3. English only vs. Language diversity4. Capital punishment5. Immigration 6. Prayer and religious symbols in government
activities7. Gay & lesbian marriage8. Multiculturalism9. The Patriot Act
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What should the US do about the Islamic State (IS) terrorists in Iraq and Syria?
What role should the US play in global planning to fight global warming?
a) Leadb) Participate but do not leadc) Do not participated) Resist and obstruct the planning
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Libertarian
P & F
Green
Democrat
Far Left Liberal Moderate Conservative Far Right
Republican
Am. Independent
Libertarian
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