Political Ideologies in America

What do American conservatives believe about the size of the government?

• They believe in a large government to solve problems

• They prefer a small government to protect individual liberty

• They support a government with moderate size

• They believe the government should not exist

What is a common belief among American conservatives regarding the free market?

• They believe the free market should only benefit the wealthy

• They believe the free market is unfair and should be regulated

• They support the free market as the best economic opportunity for everyone

• They think the free market should be abolished

What is a key value that American conservatives privilege above others?

• Equality

• Liberty

• Justice

• Security

What do American liberals believe about government intervention in the economy?

• They think government intervention is unnecessary

• They believe government can help solve problems and support intervention

• They support minimal government intervention

• They believe government intervention only benefits the wealthy

What is a common belief among American liberals regarding big businesses?

• They believe big businesses have the average American's best interest at heart

• They prefer to see big businesses regulated

• They think big businesses should have complete freedom

• They believe big businesses should be abolished

What is a primary political virtue cherished by American liberals?

• Justice

• Equality

• Liberty

• Security

What is the most important source of political ideology according to the text?

• Social groups

• Education

• Family

• Political conditions

Which of these is NOT a statistically significant factor in terms of political ideology?

• Religion

• Ethnicity

• Gender

• Occupation

What is the most formal way that political views are shaped in the U.S.?

• Family discussions

• Religious institutions

• Social media

• Primary and secondary school education

What is a measurable correlation between education levels and political views?

• Higher education levels correlate with more conservative views on some issues and more liberal views on others

• There is no correlation between education levels and political views

• Higher education levels correlate with more liberal views on all issues

• Higher education levels correlate with more conservative views on all issues