Political Ideologies

Someone who has very moderate political views, in the political center

• Liberal

• Centrist

• Progressive

• Republican

Believes in free will, liberty is the core principal in their beliefs

• Democrat

• Moderate

• Progressive

• Libertarian

The process by which we develop our political values and opinions (parents, schools, and location help influence us)

• Pure Democracy

• Political Socialization

• Popular Sovereignty

• Representative Democracy

Political ideology that generally supports the idea that the federal government should take a less active role in the nation's problems. Favors less intervention on economic issues and more intervention on social issues. Tends to value tradition.

• Populism

• Libertarian

• Conservative

• Liberal

Political ideology that generally supports the idea that the federal government should take an active role in solving the nation's domestic problems. Tend to support government spending on social issues.

• Populism

• Libertarian

• Conservative

• Liberal

The belief the government must manage the economy by spending more money when in a recession and cutting spending when there is inflation.

• Keynesian Economics

• Supply-Side Economics

• Monetary Policy

• Fiscal Policy

Managing the economy by the use of tax and spending laws.

• Keynesian Economics

• Supply-Side Economics

• Monetary Policy

• Fiscal Policy

Managing the economy by altering the supply of money and interest rates.

• Keynesian Economics

• Supply-Side Economics

• Monetary Policy

• Fiscal Policy