Ideology and Social Policy - AP Government and Politics
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What is a key characteristic of progressive ideology?
What is a key characteristic of progressive ideology?
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Advocacy for social reform and civil rights. Progressives seek to use government to address social inequalities.
Advocacy for social reform and civil rights. Progressives seek to use government to address social inequalities.
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Which ideology emphasizes social equality and welfare programs?
Which ideology emphasizes social equality and welfare programs?
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Liberalism. Liberals support government programs to reduce inequality and help disadvantaged.
Liberalism. Liberals support government programs to reduce inequality and help disadvantaged.
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What is a core belief of conservative ideology?
What is a core belief of conservative ideology?
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Preference for limited government intervention in the economy. Conservatives believe free markets work better than government regulation.
Preference for limited government intervention in the economy. Conservatives believe free markets work better than government regulation.
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Identify an effect of laissez-faire economic policies.
Identify an effect of laissez-faire economic policies.
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Minimal government interference in business activities. Free market approach with minimal government regulation of economic activity.
Minimal government interference in business activities. Free market approach with minimal government regulation of economic activity.
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What is a characteristic of a mixed economy?
What is a characteristic of a mixed economy?
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Combines elements of capitalism and socialism. Balances free market efficiency with government regulation and social programs.
Combines elements of capitalism and socialism. Balances free market efficiency with government regulation and social programs.
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Which ideology tends to support affirmative action policies?
Which ideology tends to support affirmative action policies?
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Liberalism. Liberal support for policies addressing historical discrimination and inequality.
Liberalism. Liberal support for policies addressing historical discrimination and inequality.
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What is a goal of feminist ideology?
What is a goal of feminist ideology?
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Achieving gender equality in all spheres of life. Feminist movement seeks to eliminate gender-based discrimination and barriers.
Achieving gender equality in all spheres of life. Feminist movement seeks to eliminate gender-based discrimination and barriers.
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Define 'meritocracy'.
Define 'meritocracy'.
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A system where advancement is based on individual ability or achievement. System rewarding talent and effort rather than inherited advantages.
A system where advancement is based on individual ability or achievement. System rewarding talent and effort rather than inherited advantages.
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Which ideology is most likely to support privatization of public services?
Which ideology is most likely to support privatization of public services?
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Conservatism. Conservative belief that private sector provides services more efficiently.
Conservatism. Conservative belief that private sector provides services more efficiently.
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What is an example of a social policy aimed at reducing inequality?
What is an example of a social policy aimed at reducing inequality?
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Progressive taxation. Higher earners pay higher tax rates to redistribute wealth downward.
Progressive taxation. Higher earners pay higher tax rates to redistribute wealth downward.
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What is the focus of distributive justice in social policy?
What is the focus of distributive justice in social policy?
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Fair allocation of resources and opportunities. Core principle behind many liberal social programs and policies.
Fair allocation of resources and opportunities. Core principle behind many liberal social programs and policies.
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Which ideology views government as a tool for social change?
Which ideology views government as a tool for social change?
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Progressivism. Progressive belief that government can actively improve society and reduce inequality.
Progressivism. Progressive belief that government can actively improve society and reduce inequality.
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Identify an example of a libertarian policy.
Identify an example of a libertarian policy.
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Decriminalization of drug use. Reflects libertarian view that personal choices shouldn't be criminalized.
Decriminalization of drug use. Reflects libertarian view that personal choices shouldn't be criminalized.
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What is a defining feature of neoliberalism?
What is a defining feature of neoliberalism?
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Promotion of free market capitalism and deregulation. Modern approach combining free markets with reduced government economic role.
Promotion of free market capitalism and deregulation. Modern approach combining free markets with reduced government economic role.
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Which ideology emphasizes strong defense policies?
Which ideology emphasizes strong defense policies?
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Conservatism. Conservative priority on national security and military strength.
Conservatism. Conservative priority on national security and military strength.
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Identify a key component of democratic socialism.
Identify a key component of democratic socialism.
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Political democracy alongside social ownership of the economy. Combines socialist economics with democratic political institutions and freedoms.
Political democracy alongside social ownership of the economy. Combines socialist economics with democratic political institutions and freedoms.
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What does 'Keynesian economics' advocate?
What does 'Keynesian economics' advocate?
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Government intervention to manage economic cycles. Government spending during recessions to stimulate economic recovery and growth.
Government intervention to manage economic cycles. Government spending during recessions to stimulate economic recovery and growth.
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What is an example of a conservative social policy?
What is an example of a conservative social policy?
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Opposition to same-sex marriage. Reflects conservative emphasis on traditional family structures and religious values.
Opposition to same-sex marriage. Reflects conservative emphasis on traditional family structures and religious values.
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Define the term 'social safety net'.
Define the term 'social safety net'.
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Programs designed to provide economic support to individuals in need. Government programs that help people during unemployment, illness, or poverty.
Programs designed to provide economic support to individuals in need. Government programs that help people during unemployment, illness, or poverty.
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Which ideology is likely to oppose government regulation of business?
Which ideology is likely to oppose government regulation of business?
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Libertarianism. Libertarians view business regulation as harmful government interference in markets.
Libertarianism. Libertarians view business regulation as harmful government interference in markets.
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Identify a policy typically supported by progressives.
Identify a policy typically supported by progressives.
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Universal healthcare. Progressive goal to ensure healthcare access regardless of ability to pay.
Universal healthcare. Progressive goal to ensure healthcare access regardless of ability to pay.
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What does the term 'fiscal policy' refer to?
What does the term 'fiscal policy' refer to?
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Government use of taxation and spending to influence the economy. Government's primary economic tools to manage growth, employment, and inflation.
Government use of taxation and spending to influence the economy. Government's primary economic tools to manage growth, employment, and inflation.
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Which ideology is associated with environmental conservation?
Which ideology is associated with environmental conservation?
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Progressivism. Progressive ideology strongly emphasizes environmental protection and sustainability.
Progressivism. Progressive ideology strongly emphasizes environmental protection and sustainability.
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What is the primary goal of conservative economic policy?
What is the primary goal of conservative economic policy?
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To reduce government spending and taxation. Conservatives believe smaller government promotes economic efficiency and freedom.
To reduce government spending and taxation. Conservatives believe smaller government promotes economic efficiency and freedom.
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Identify a key difference between socialism and liberalism.
Identify a key difference between socialism and liberalism.
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Socialism emphasizes collective ownership; liberalism supports regulated capitalism. Different views on how much economic control government should have.
Socialism emphasizes collective ownership; liberalism supports regulated capitalism. Different views on how much economic control government should have.
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Which ideology promotes traditional social values?
Which ideology promotes traditional social values?
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Conservatism. Conservatives emphasize preserving established cultural and moral norms.
Conservatism. Conservatives emphasize preserving established cultural and moral norms.
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What is a hallmark of liberal social policy?
What is a hallmark of liberal social policy?
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Emphasis on equality and social justice. Liberal policies aim to create more equal opportunities and outcomes.
Emphasis on equality and social justice. Liberal policies aim to create more equal opportunities and outcomes.
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Define communism.
Define communism.
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An ideology advocating for a classless society and communal ownership of resources. Extreme form of socialism calling for complete elimination of private property.
An ideology advocating for a classless society and communal ownership of resources. Extreme form of socialism calling for complete elimination of private property.
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Which ideology tends to prioritize individual freedoms over government intervention?
Which ideology tends to prioritize individual freedoms over government intervention?
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Libertarianism. Core libertarian principle that government should protect liberty, not limit it.
Libertarianism. Core libertarian principle that government should protect liberty, not limit it.
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Identify an ideology that supports free market policies.
Identify an ideology that supports free market policies.
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Libertarianism. Libertarians believe markets allocate resources more efficiently than government.
Libertarianism. Libertarians believe markets allocate resources more efficiently than government.
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