Political Spectrum (CE. 5b)

Which political party would be placed on the LEFT side of the political spectrum?

• Democrat

• Republican

Which political party would be placed on the RIGHT side of the political spectrum?

• Democrat

• Republican

Conservative political ideology is found on which side of the political spectrum?

• Political Left

• Political Right

• Political Center

• Political Outfield

A scale used to classify a political position based on someone's beliefs is called--

• Federalism

• Political Spectrum

• Consent of the Governed

• Republican Party

TEI CHOOSE 3 ANSWERS: Choose from the list the descriptions that relate to Conservative ideology.

• personal responsibility

• government provides welfare

• political center

• a strong national defense

• political right

What do you call a system of ideas or beliefs that form political policy?

• Parties

• Ideologies

• Liberals

• Spectrums

If a person believes that the government should provide healthcare for all citizens, but that it also should spend a lot of money on the military, what political ideology would they identify as?

• liberal

• moderate

• conservative

• extreme

T / F: Both Republicans and Democrats try to win elections by gaining support from the moderates in the political center.

• True

• False

What is an accurate conclusion or description that can be made about this political cartoon?

• Republicans and Democrats are not compatible and are on opposite ends of the political spectrum

• Republicans and Democrats have very similar beliefs

• Moderates prevent Democrats from voting in elections

• Uncle Sam favors conservative policies and the Republican Party

TEI CHOOSE 3 ANSWERS: Choose from the list of descriptions that relate to Liberal ideology.

• limited government

• government should prevent poverty

• government should ensure equality for all

• empowerment of the individual

• big government action