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2. » Analyze the following Wordles. » What are the differences between the two? » What similarities exist?

5. WHAT ARE YOU? What is a ……. Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Libertarian Reactionary

6. There are various different opinions about what is actually being measured along this axis: equalityliberty » Whether the state should prioritize equality or liberty. interventionistlaissez-faire » Whether the government's involvement with the economy should be interventionist or laissez-faire secular take a stance of religious morality » Whether the government should be secular and separate itself from religious beliefs or should take a stance of religious morality. embraces changeprefers status quo » Whether one embraces change or prefers status quo. malleablefixed » Whether human nature and society is malleable or fixed. the poorthe rich » Support for the economic interests of the poor or the rich.

7. What is a … 1. Radical 2. Liberal 3. Moderate 4. Conservative 5. Reactionary

8. » Issues to be focused on: HUMAN NATURE LAW & ORDER WORLD VIEW ECONOMICS GENERAL VIEWPOINTS

9. pessimistic HUMAN NATURE - Conservatives tend to be pessimistic about human nature law & order prodeath penaltypunitive LAW & ORDER - Conservatives stress law & order; believe morality needs to be regulated to ensure safety; pro death penalty; prison should be punitive isolationists WORLD VIEW - Conservatives tend to be isolationists; worry about home front before anyone else; anti U.N. laissez faire supply side economics ECONOMICS - Conservatives support economic freedoms, laissez faire policies, pro business, and supply side economics; against high taxes traditional family values military and defense GENERAL VIEWPOINTS - Conservatives stress traditional family values, supports private schools; strong military and defense

10. optimistic HUMAN NATURE Liberals tend to be optimistic about human nature and its potential promote civil rights and libertiesaffirmative action anti death penalty LAW & ORDER Liberals promote civil rights and liberties, Group Rights; affirmative action; against government regulating morality; anti death penalty internationalists WORLD VIEW Liberals tend to be internationalists, working to aid human suffering globally; pro U.N. support government intervention ECONOMICS Liberals support government intervention in economic affairs, pro laborer; taxation used to support programs and redistribute wealth GENERAL VIEWPOINTS Liberals support environmental programs; separation of church/state; supports government intervention

11. » The Moderate takes no definitive position on any issue » Moderates pick and choose their viewpoints » Tend to favor status quo and desire no change » Tend to be independent in their political perspectives

12. » Desires immediate, progressive (new) change (violent if necessary) » Desires ultimate sense of equality (everyone is the same) » Government can be the instrument that ensures that equality among all

13. » Believes in ultimate individualism » Believes in minimal government intervention- » Minimal taxes, minimal government regulation » Government control of the economy should be minimal. » As long as actions do not harm others, they should be legal. Freedom and rights cannot be compromised

14. » Desires immediate, retrogressive change (violent if necessary) xenophobic » Extremely racist, xenophobic, and isolationist

16. COMMUNISTSOCIALISTCAPITALIST

18. » The government should forcibly remove all non white citizens to their original homelands and go back to the days when immigration was strictly limited. » A. Conservative » B. Liberal » C. Libertarian » D. Reactionary

19. The government needs to take over health care in America in order to ensure everyone has insurance and can afford it. » A. Conservative » B. Liberal » C. Libertarian » D. Radical

20. The U.S. should support government humanitarian aid, such as food relief and loans to poor countries all over the world. » A. Conservative » B. Liberal » C. Libertarian » D. Radical

22. » Income & Occupation » Education » Sex & Age » Religious/Ethnic Background » Geography » Family » Registration

23. » Lower income brackets- Vote Liberal » Middle to Upper- Vote Conservative » Labor- Liberal » White Collar- Conservative In General As income increases, more likely to vote Government employees tend to vote in large numbers

24. » As education increases, more likely to vote » College tends to liberalize people

25. In General As you get older, tendency to vote increases As you get older, tend to become more conservative Women tend to vote in larger numbers than men Younger population tends to be a weak group because of their lack to vote » Women do not firmly commit to one party; gender gap comes and goes; lean Democratic » “Soccer Mom” phenomena

26. In General Whites tend to vote in larger percentages than blacks Those who claim to be religious tend to vote more often » Blacks- Democratic (‘00: 90% Gore) » Jewish/Catholic: tend to be Democratic » Protestant: Republican » Hispanics: Have played larger role in politics http://www.gallup.com/poll/154 559/us-presidential-election- center.aspx

27. » South tends to be strong conservative; thus Republican » Northerners more likely to vote than Southerner » New England & Sun Belt: Republican » Northeast and Urban areas: Democratic » West: Liberal/Democratic » Midwest: “Bell Weather” States

29. » Children tend to vote the same as parents » More registered Democrats » Independents are fastest growing segment of population

30. » Historically, minorities do not register to vote » Motor Voter Bill of 1993-eligible to vote when you register to receive/renew driver’s license » Increased minority registration

31. » What are some different groups who can’t vote? » Why don’t some people vote. Have reasons in your notes

32. Which of the following is true of AGE and its connection to voting/political behavior? » A. As age increase you become more liberal » B. As age increases you become more conservative » C. As age increase you are less likely to vote » D. 18-24 is the age group with the highest voting percentage

33. Which of the following people are most likely to vote? » A. unmarried 27 year old union worker » B. 58 year old business executive » C. 33 year old single mother » D. 18 year old unemployed teenager

34. Which of the following are most likely to vote CONSERVATIVE? » A. A female union worker » B. A male Baptist preacher » C. An African American 18 year old » D. A Jewish female

36. An organization that connects people to the government- LINKAGE INSTITUTION Share the same ideas of government Members committed to party goals Get candidates elected to office Get laws passed to aid party goals MAIN PURPOSE: DOMINATE GOVT- Want to dominate the Exec & Leg branches

37. “Political parties are organizations that try to win control of government by electing people to public office who carry the party label.” --Greenberg & Page

38. » Most countries have political parties » WHAT DOES THE UNITED STATES HAVE? » Party systems ˃One party ˃Two party ˃Multi-party

39. » Party and government are almost the same- China » One party’s members run for office » Head of government usually head of party » Party members recruit new party members » Party members given top government jobs

40. » Two party system ˃Two major parties vie for office ˃Other minor parties exist ˃Major parties – Democratic Party – Republican Party

41. » Disagree on ways to meet goals » Major question: WHAT IS THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT? -Democrats: Government should have major role -Republicans: Government should have minor role

42. » Can 2 parties meet all of the needs of the diverse population? » Eventually, major party incorporate minor groups and their ideas

43. » Three or more parties- Japan, Israel » Advantage- More voter choice » Disadvantage- Voters divided +No party gets majority votes +Must form coalition government +Coalition may not work- – 50 governments in Italy since W.W.II

44. People belong to a particular political party..... A. According to regulations by State law. B. Voluntarily, because they made a personal choice. C. Based on the location of the State in which they live, D. According to regulations by federal law.

45. » Who makes up the Republican Party 1.Social Conservatives- Evangelical Christians 2.Fiscal Conservatives- Keep Govt spending down 3.National Defense Conservatives- Strong Army= Strong U.S.

46. » Who makes up the Democratic Party 1.Labor- Unions are a key Democratic group 2.Hispanics, African Americans & other Minorities 3.Women 4.Urban Liberals

47. » CULTURAL REASONS 1.American Culture: Who you hang out with 2.Parties are broad based 3.TV/Internet » SYSTEMATIC REASONS 1.Federalism 2.Sep. of Powers- PRESIDENTIAL SYSTEM

48. 3 rd PARTIES http://politics1.com/parties.htm

49. Which country has a one party system within its government? A. The United States B. Russia C. Great Britain D. China