Political ideology

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POLITICAL IDEOLOGY

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Political ideology . The one on the left is on the right – johnny cash . “ Well the one on the right was on the left And the one in the middle was on the right And the one on the left was in the middle And the guy on his rear, said “oh dear””. So…. What is political ideology?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Political ideology

Political ideology The one on the left is on the right johnny cash

Well the one on the right was on the leftAnd the one in the middle was on the rightAnd the one on the left was in the middleAnd the guy on his rear, said oh dearSo. What is political ideology?Definition: A set of ideas and beliefs that one can apply onto policies and events; ones political moral code or world view

Liberal vs.Conservative

The political spectrum(The circle)

The farther you travel away from the center (left/right or top), the more extreme your political veiws are seen and, thusly labeled. The points of the circle come close to touching but do not quite touch because if radicals or reactionaries can look very similar. LEFTMore Government Involvement

RIGHTLess Government Involvement Left vs. right????Government would allow anyone who obtains a permit to own a gunB. Government would require background checks and determine who can own gunsTypical liberal thoughtsPolitical and social reformIncreased federal servicesGovernment intervention in economyConsumer protectionEnvironmentRightsLess MilitaryTypically anti-death penaltyTypically pro-choice Typical conservative thought - Large powerful government = threat to citizen freedomSmaller governmentLimited government involvement in economic issuesSocial problems should be dealt with on a smaller scaleMilitary powerTends to connect religion into politics Tends to be anti-abortionTends to be pro-death penalty