 This is the belief that the government should plan and control the economy.  Ideas: all goods are equally shared among the people, based on what you need, not what you want. No social classes. One single party. Peoples/citizens rights are limited.  Modern Day Example(s):

 This type of government is a combination of democratic (capitalist) and communist theories.  Ideas: govt controls big business, people own small businesses, people have rights, more than one political party.  Example:

 This is the belief that government should provide more social welfare programs.  Beliefs include: pro-choice, want more environmental laws, less money on defense, support gay marriage.

 This U.S. political party believes that government should be actively involved in social welfare of citizens; not violent; peaceful gradual change.

 Someone who believes in both liberal and conservative ideals. Uses the “wait and see” approach.

 This U.S. political party believes that government should be a “safety net” in providing social welfare programs. People should rely more on the private sector (businesses and charities). Build national defense.

 This is the belief that less government is more.  Ideas: pro-life, some environmental laws will hurt business, strong national defense, no gay marriage.

 This is a government by a single person or group of people (oligarchy) that rule by force.  Ideas: complete power over the people and does not have to follow a constitution or set of laws.

 This is the belief that less government should be dominated by a religion.  Examples:

 This government demands extreme government power to achieve goals.  Ideas: blind loyalty to leader. People’s rights are limited, but they can own private property. Single party control. Social classes. Economy controlled by govt.  Example:

LIBERAL  Looking for change  Gov. intervention in economic matters  Gov. Regulations  Big Gov.  Gov. restore balance  Wealth & power threat to equality CONSERVATIVE  Status Quo  Little/no gov. involv. in econ matters  Free Enterprise (cap)  Small Gov.  Self-Reliance  Hard work=American Dream

DEMOCRATS  Gun Control  Diplomacy  Pro-Choice  Anti-Death Penalty  Social Services  Gay Rights  Taxes  protect/support peeps  Health care=right  Environment=priority  Improve Public Ed REPUBLICANS  Gun Rights (2 nd Amend)  Military  Anti-Choice  Pro-Death Penalty  Indv. Responsibility  Man + Women  Less Taxes  econ. growth  Health care=privilege  Econ Dev=priority  Public Ed imp thru comp. (vouchers)