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.
Ideology:
Which political party is associated with the ideology? Need Assignment Help?
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)
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?
Principle 3: Which ideology defends tradition and which embraces change/experimentation?
Federalism:
- Which prefers a strong central government and which defends states' rights/power