1. Political Views & Ideologies
Ch. 16.1

2. “The political party agitates the community with ill jealousies and false alarms…..kindles the animosities of one part y against the other….foments, occasionally riot, and insurrection, opens the door to foreign influence, and corruption” - George Washington

3. Objectives
Discover what a multiparty system is, and how it affects government Explore why we have third parties, and the role they’ve played on American politics

4. Political Parties….for why?
I. Political Party A. Political Beliefs 1. Liberal (Left) [Democrats / Conservative (Right)[Republican] a. Liberal Beliefs: i. government activism (solves problems): - tax wealthy for gov. programs - economic control - regulate business - “equality” b. Conservative Beliefs: i. government passivism (threatens “liberty”) - state gov. powers - laisse-faire - lower taxes = greater wealth (trickle down econ.)

5. Political Parties…..for why??
B. Social Beliefs:
1. Liberals: (New Dealers)
a. environmental protection
b. aiding poor
c. big business = evil
d. NO GUNS!
e. greater social rights: (marijuana, abortion, etc.)
2. Conservatives:
a. military defense
b. 2nd Amendment
c. Religion/ Social Morality (Fundamentalism)

6. So Why Parties??
II. Political Socialization A. Family B. Social Groups (race, ethnicity, religion) C. Economic Groups (Self-interest) D. Gender (i.e. gender gap) ex.) military spending E. Education F. Background (i.e. New Deal vs. Reaganomics)
Crash Course Gov. – Political Ideologies video