Political Ideology

Written By Jonathan Milner

Political ideology refers to the set of ideas, beliefs, and values that individuals have about how government should work and the kinds of policies that government should implement. Each person has a set of personal political values that shape their political ideology. These values are developed based on the environments in which they have grown up and lived. There are two major political ideologies in the United States: liberalism and conservativism. Take this ideology quiz to see what you know about American political ideology.

 
 

Questions

  1. Translate political ideology into plain English.

  2. What are the two dominant political ideologies in the US?

  3. How do the two dominant American political parties align with the two dominant political ideologies?

  4. What is the difference between an ideology and a party?

  5. How would you describe your political ideology?

  6. Where do most people learn their political ideology?

  7. How often do you think people change their political ideology once they become adults?

  8. Describe an example of political ideology in current events:

  9. What emoji does the best job of representing the meaning of political ideology?

  10. What emoji does the best job of representing the meaning of your political ideology?

Remember!

Now, let’s commit this term to our long-term memory. On a scrap piece of paper, take 10 or 20 seconds to draw political ideology! Draw with symbols or stick figures if you wish. Nothing fancy. Don’t expect a masterpiece. No one else will see this but you. Look at your drawing. That’s all - now it’s downloaded into your memory. Destroy the piece of paper in a most delightful way.

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