2. Ideology The system of beliefs that guides political parties.

3. Liberal “Left” of center Bigger government Political Party affiliation = Democrat

4. Conservative “Right” of center Smaller government Political party affiliation = Republican

5. Democrat Pro Choice Diplomacy over militancy Pro Gay Rights Supports social programs  Through taxation of the wealthier Environmental Regulations (Address climate change issues) Supports unions

6. Republican Pro Life Pro Defense (Militancy over diplomacy) Pro Traditional Marriage Emphasis on religious values Opposes environmental regulation as it costs businesses money Less investment in social programs (too costly, expands the government) Supports corporations

7. Independent Unaffiliated – not part of any political party

8. Pro-Choice Supports a woman’s right to choose an elective abortion. Liberal view

9. Pro-Life Opposes abortion on moral or religious grounds. Life begins at conception Conservative View

10. Pro-Defense Belief in the investment of military strength Prove our might by the size and strength of military Conservative View

11. Diplomacy Negotiations with another country to avoid war. Liberal View

12. Gun Control Stronger restrictions on gun purchases – including background checks. Liberal view

13. Social Programs Welfare programs that support the needs of American citizens EX: Social Security, Disability, Food Stamps, WIC, Medicaid, Medicare etc. Liberal View

14. Fascist Authoritarian, totalitarian government Complete government control Example: Italy under Benito Mussolini or Germany under Adolph Hitler

15. Socialist Shared ownership, equality (especially income equality) for all. High taxes to support large social programs. Ex: Norway Denmark

16. Communist Government owns all property and distributes what is needed back to the people Common ownership of property No profit or large corporations Ex: Cuba North Korea