1. Chapter 7 – Citizen Participation in a Democracy

2.  An individuals’ set of basic beliefs  Common Ideologies:  Liberalism  Conservatism  Socialism  Libertarian ism

3.  Government should have an active role in solving societies problems  Support:  Reduction in economic inequality  Poor  Protect the environment  Improve healthcare

4.  Government should have a limited role in solving problems, especially economic affairs  Support:  Reduction of taxes  Private initiatives in solving problems  Government involvement on moral issues

5.  Government should own or control most of the economic resources for production  Support:  Distribution of wealth  Policies that benefit the majority of citizens

6.  Government should have a very narrow and defined role.  Support:  Absolute personal freedom  Low taxes  Free-market economy