Political Parties
What is a political party?
A group of people with similar ideas who work to gain power in government.
Which philosopher believed humans are selfish and need control?
Thomas Hobbes
What is sovereignty?
To have complete authority over someone, something or a region
What is a political ideology?
A set of beliefs about how society and government should work.
What is the political spectrum?
A way to organize political beliefs from left to right.
What is Canada’s party system called?
A multi-party system.
Which philosopher most influenced the idea of three branches of government?
Montesquieu
What makes a government legitimate?
Support/acceptance from the people.
Which ideology supports individual freedom and rights?
Liberalism
Where would socialism fall on the spectrum?
Left
What is one role of political parties during elections?
To present candidates and ideas to voters.
Which philosopher would MOST support freedom of religion?
Voltaire
What is a paradigm?
A certain set of beliefs that influence a persons thought and decisions
Which ideology values tradition and stability?
Conservatism
Where would conservatism fall?
Centre Right
What is a party platform?
A set of beliefs and policies a party stands for.
This philosopher believed in natural rights: life, liberty, and property.
John Locke
How do paradigms affect decision-making?
They shape how people see problems and solutions.
Which ideology supports a 'classless' society?
Communism
What political ideology is located on the FAR right on the Political Spectrum?
Fascism
Why do political parties matter in a democracy?
They give people choices and represent different viewpoints.
Which Philosopher believed in the idea of 'general will'
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Why might two people disagree on the same issue?
They have different paradigms or ideologies.
Which ideology focuses on equality and shared wealth?
Which side of the political spectrum prefers less government involvement in the economy?
Right