Political Ideology Review Good Luck!!!
Is it Liberal or Conservative? Our national government should tax less and therefore allow its citizens to decide how best to spend their own money.
Conservative
Is it Liberal or Conservative? When companies are given more economic freedoms they create more jobs and opportunities for citizens to become prosperous.
Conservative
The death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment. L or C… The death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment.
Liberal
L or C… Limiting the sale and possession of guns violates the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
Conservative
L or C… Our government has an obligation to provide for all of its citizens basic necessities like food and healthcare.
Liberal
Government should not censor speech, press, media or the internet. L or C… Government should not censor speech, press, media or the internet.
Liberal
Repeal laws prohibiting adult possession and use of drugs. L or C… Repeal laws prohibiting adult possession and use of drugs.
Liberal
Let people control their own retirement; privatize Social Security. L or C… Let people control their own retirement; privatize Social Security.
Conservative
Replace government welfare with private charity. L or C… Replace government welfare with private charity.
Conservative
L or C… Government regulation of business is necessary to protect the public interest
Liberal
Government regulation of business usually does more harm than good. L or C… Government regulation of business usually does more harm than good.
Conservative
Too much power is concentrated in the hands of a few large companies. L or C… Too much power is concentrated in the hands of a few large companies.
Liberal
Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs L or C… Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs
Conservative
L or C… The government should help those in need even if it has to raise taxes.
Liberal
Government programs like welfare discourage people from working. L or C… Government programs like welfare discourage people from working.
Conservative
Liberal/Democrats are pro-life True or False? Liberal/Democrats are pro-life
False
Conservatives/R epublicans are against universal healthcare True or False? Conservatives/R epublicans are against universal healthcare
True
T or F? Liberal/Democrats are in support of welfare
True
T or F? Liberal/Democrats favor employment over the environment
False
T or F? Conservatives/Republicans are against the death penalty
False
T or F? Conservatives/Republicans are for military action when it comes to foreign policy
True
T or F? Instead of drilling for more oil, Liberal/Democrats prefer to discover new and renewable sources of energy
True
T or F? Conservatives/Republicans support same sex marriage
False
T or F? Conservatives/Republicans believe in taxing the rich
False
T or F? Liberal/Democrats are in favor of prayer in schools
False
T or F? Conservatives/Republicans are for small government
True
T or F? Liberal/Democrats tend to be white, older, have higher incomes, higher education, and are religious
False
In the United States, a political party is made up of a group of people who A. disagree on how to resolve the basic issues affecting the country. Or B. work to get candidates elected to political offices. work to get candidates elected to political offices.
People belong to a particular political party A. according to regulations of State law. Or B. voluntarily, because they made a personal choice. voluntarily, because they made a personal choice.
The functions of the major parties in United States politics include A. nominating candidates for office. B. insuring the good performance of their elected candidates. C. providing a mechanism for the conduct of government. D. All All
All of the following are roles of political parties EXCEPT A. saving citizens the trouble of voting. B. nominating candidates for office. nominating candidates for office.
Progressive c. Democratic Republican . Which party was in power during the period 1969–1977? a. Progressive c. Democratic b. Republican .
Republican
Which year began the shortest period of control by a major party? 1913 c. 1977 b. 1933 d. 1981
1981
How many times between 1901 and 1997 did power transfer from Republicans to Democrats? four c. five b. six d. nine
9
Which party was in power during the period of 1961–1969? Progressive c. Southern Democratic b. Democratic d. Republican
Democratic