Political Ideologies - AP Comparative Government & Politics
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What is the central idea of syndicalism?
What is the central idea of syndicalism?
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Workers' ownership and management of industry. Labor movement advocating worker control over production.
Workers' ownership and management of industry. Labor movement advocating worker control over production.
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Identify the primary focus of pacifism.
Identify the primary focus of pacifism.
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Opposition to war and violence. Moral position rejecting violence as means of resolving conflict.
Opposition to war and violence. Moral position rejecting violence as means of resolving conflict.
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Identify a key feature of meritocracy.
Identify a key feature of meritocracy.
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Power and responsibility distributed based on ability and talent. System rewarding competence rather than wealth or connections.
Power and responsibility distributed based on ability and talent. System rewarding competence rather than wealth or connections.
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What does communitarianism emphasize?
What does communitarianism emphasize?
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The importance of community in the functioning of political life. Philosophy balancing individual rights with collective responsibilities.
The importance of community in the functioning of political life. Philosophy balancing individual rights with collective responsibilities.
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What is the belief central to monarchism?
What is the belief central to monarchism?
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Support for a monarchical form of government. Traditional system of hereditary rule by a single sovereign.
Support for a monarchical form of government. Traditional system of hereditary rule by a single sovereign.
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What does conservatism prioritize in society?
What does conservatism prioritize in society?
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Tradition, social stability, and authority. Values that resist rapid change and promote established institutions.
Tradition, social stability, and authority. Values that resist rapid change and promote established institutions.
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Identify a key characteristic of liberalism.
Identify a key characteristic of liberalism.
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Emphasis on individual rights and freedoms. Core principle distinguishing liberalism from more authoritarian ideologies.
Emphasis on individual rights and freedoms. Core principle distinguishing liberalism from more authoritarian ideologies.
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Define socialism in political ideology.
Define socialism in political ideology.
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A system advocating for social ownership and egalitarian distribution. Economic system contrasting with capitalism through collective control.
A system advocating for social ownership and egalitarian distribution. Economic system contrasting with capitalism through collective control.
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What is a fundamental aspect of secularism?
What is a fundamental aspect of secularism?
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Separation of religion from civic and public affairs. Principle keeping religious institutions separate from state affairs.
Separation of religion from civic and public affairs. Principle keeping religious institutions separate from state affairs.
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Identify a primary feature of a welfare state.
Identify a primary feature of a welfare state.
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Government plays a key role in protecting and promoting social welfare. System providing social safety net through government programs.
Government plays a key role in protecting and promoting social welfare. System providing social safety net through government programs.
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Identify a defining trait of populism.
Identify a defining trait of populism.
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Emphasis on the rights and power of the common people. Appeals to ordinary citizens against established elites.
Emphasis on the rights and power of the common people. Appeals to ordinary citizens against established elites.
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What does environmentalism advocate for?
What does environmentalism advocate for?
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Protection and preservation of the natural environment. Movement prioritizing ecological concerns in policy decisions.
Protection and preservation of the natural environment. Movement prioritizing ecological concerns in policy decisions.
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Identify a characteristic of authoritarianism.
Identify a characteristic of authoritarianism.
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Concentration of power in a leader or elite not constitutionally responsible. System lacking democratic accountability and civil liberties.
Concentration of power in a leader or elite not constitutionally responsible. System lacking democratic accountability and civil liberties.
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What is anarchism's stance on government?
What is anarchism's stance on government?
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Advocates for the abolition of all government. Extreme position viewing all forms of state authority as illegitimate.
Advocates for the abolition of all government. Extreme position viewing all forms of state authority as illegitimate.
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Identify a core principle of fascism.
Identify a core principle of fascism.
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Centralized autocratic government and dictatorial leadership. Authoritarian structure rejecting democracy and individual rights.
Centralized autocratic government and dictatorial leadership. Authoritarian structure rejecting democracy and individual rights.
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What is the primary goal of communism?
What is the primary goal of communism?
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Establishment of a classless, stateless society. Ultimate Marxist vision eliminating private property and government.
Establishment of a classless, stateless society. Ultimate Marxist vision eliminating private property and government.
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What is a key concept in neo-liberalism?
What is a key concept in neo-liberalism?
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Deregulation and free-market policies. Economic philosophy emphasizing privatization and reduced regulation.
Deregulation and free-market policies. Economic philosophy emphasizing privatization and reduced regulation.
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What does pluralism encourage in politics?
What does pluralism encourage in politics?
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Diverse and competing centers of power. Democratic theory valuing multiple viewpoints and group representation.
Diverse and competing centers of power. Democratic theory valuing multiple viewpoints and group representation.
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Define socialism in political ideology.
Define socialism in political ideology.
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A system advocating for social ownership and egalitarian distribution. Economic system contrasting with capitalism through collective control.
A system advocating for social ownership and egalitarian distribution. Economic system contrasting with capitalism through collective control.
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What is a fundamental aspect of secularism?
What is a fundamental aspect of secularism?
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Separation of religion from civic and public affairs. Principle keeping religious institutions separate from state affairs.
Separation of religion from civic and public affairs. Principle keeping religious institutions separate from state affairs.
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What is a primary concern of neoconservatism?
What is a primary concern of neoconservatism?
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Promotion of democracy and national interest in foreign policy. Conservative approach emphasizing strong defense and democracy promotion.
Promotion of democracy and national interest in foreign policy. Conservative approach emphasizing strong defense and democracy promotion.
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What does nationalism emphasize?
What does nationalism emphasize?
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Loyalty and devotion to one's nation. Political force that can unite or divide populations across borders.
Loyalty and devotion to one's nation. Political force that can unite or divide populations across borders.
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Identify a central priority of feminism.
Identify a central priority of feminism.
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Advocating for gender equality and women's rights. Movement addressing historical and ongoing gender-based inequalities.
Advocating for gender equality and women's rights. Movement addressing historical and ongoing gender-based inequalities.
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What does centrism advocate?
What does centrism advocate?
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Moderation and balance in political views. Position avoiding political extremes from left or right.
Moderation and balance in political views. Position avoiding political extremes from left or right.
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What is the main concern of cosmopolitanism?
What is the main concern of cosmopolitanism?
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Universal human rights and global citizenship. Worldview transcending national boundaries for global cooperation.
Universal human rights and global citizenship. Worldview transcending national boundaries for global cooperation.
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What is a key belief of libertarianism?
What is a key belief of libertarianism?
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Maximizing individual liberty with minimal government intervention. Philosophy balancing individual freedom with limited state power.
Maximizing individual liberty with minimal government intervention. Philosophy balancing individual freedom with limited state power.
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What is the main goal of totalitarianism?
What is the main goal of totalitarianism?
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Complete control by the state over society and public life. Extreme authoritarianism controlling all aspects of citizens' lives.
Complete control by the state over society and public life. Extreme authoritarianism controlling all aspects of citizens' lives.
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Identify a primary feature of a welfare state.
Identify a primary feature of a welfare state.
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Government plays a key role in protecting and promoting social welfare. System providing social safety net through government programs.
Government plays a key role in protecting and promoting social welfare. System providing social safety net through government programs.
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Define the concept of multiculturalism.
Define the concept of multiculturalism.
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Recognition and appreciation of diverse cultures. Policy approach celebrating cultural diversity within society.
Recognition and appreciation of diverse cultures. Policy approach celebrating cultural diversity within society.
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What does egalitarianism advocate for?
What does egalitarianism advocate for?
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Equality of all people, politically, economically, and socially. Philosophy promoting equal treatment and opportunities for all.
Equality of all people, politically, economically, and socially. Philosophy promoting equal treatment and opportunities for all.
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