Assignment:
Ideology Worksheet
Directions: Read American Government Chapter 6, watch the Kaltura lectures over "Political Culture" and "Political Ideology," and then complete this ideology worksheet Submit the completed worksheet through the Blackboard link labeled "Ideology Worksheet Assignment." Be sure to respond to Each Question and Bullet with answer and explanation, not just one word. Need Assignment Help?
Ideology:
- American conservatism
- American liberalism
Which political party is associated with the ideology?
Political Party: Political Party:
Principle 1: Expected role of government in the economy?
- List groups attracted to party by the position of each on Principle 1
- Policy positions for:
- Welfare (Minimal or expansive?)
- Health Care (Public or private?)
- Affirmative Action (For or against) Economic Principle:
Groups:
Welfare:
Health Care:
Affirmative Action: Economic Principle:
Groups: (SAMPLE ANSWER- Labor unions are typically attracted by liberalism's economic principle.)
Welfare
Health Care:
Affirmative Action:
Principle 2: Which generally sides more with collective/communal interests vs. which sides more with individual rights and liberties?
- List groups attracted to party for Principle 2
- Policy positions for
- Abortion (Pro-life vs. Pro-choice)
- View on same sex marriage?
- Right to bear arms vs. gun control
- Which emphasizes family values? Social Principle:
Groups: (SAMPLE ANSWER-Protestant particularly evangelicals, are attracted to conservatism for its defense of community interests.)
- Abortion:
- Same Sex Marriage:
- Gun Regulation:
- Family Values: Social Principle:
Groups:
- Abortion:
- Same Sex Marriage:
- Gun Regulation:
- Family Values:
Principle 3: Which ideology defends tradition and which embraces change/experimentation?
View on Change: View on Change:
Federalism
Which prefers a strong central government and which defends states' rights/power
View on Federalism: View on Federalism: