Meaning
Major Political Ideologies
The Political Spectrum
Other Political Ideologies
Political Parties
100

A set of beliefs and ideas that shape an individual’s or a group’s views, actions, and interactions with the world.  

What is an Ideology?

100

A set of political beliefs emphasizing on individual rights.

What is Liberalism?

100

A graphical representation of political ideologies along a line from left to right.

What is the Political Spectrum?


100

This ideology seeks to implement socialist reforms in society within the framework of a democratic government and capitalist economy.

What is Social Democracy?

100

This federal party is traditionally associated with free markets, lower taxes, individual responsibility, and a smaller role for government in the economy.

What is the Conservative Party?

200

A set of beliefs and ideas that define political activities, policies, and events.  

What is Political Ideology?

200

A set of political beliefs based on preservation of customs and traditions that define the character of a society.

What is Conservatism?

200

Emphasizes balance between extreme views and ideas.

What is a Centeral Ideology?

200

The most extreme among the ideologies in the left as it advocates the complete dismantling of the state, opposing political authority and hierarchy.

What is Anarchism?

200

This federal party is generally associated with social programs, reducing inequality, and greater government involvement in addressing social and economic issues.

What is the New Democratice Party?

300

This term describes the belief that individuals should have maximum freedom to make their own choices with minimal government interference.

What is Individualism?

300

A set of political beliefs emphasizing community
and social equality.

What is Socialism?

300

Emphasis on personal liberty and human rights.

What is a Left Wing Ideology?

300

Mr. Schwartz believes in book burning, reintergrating church and state as well as reestablishing the patriarchy.

What is a Reactionary?

300

This party has historically promoted individual rights, social liberalism, multiculturalism, and a mixed-market economy and has formed Canada's federal government for much of the country's history.

What is the Liberal Party?

400

This term describes the belief that society's interests, goals, and responsibilities should take priority over the interests of the individual.

What is Collectivism?

400

Advocates that authority and social relationships should always be based on a willing agreement.

What is Consent?

400

Prefers a strong military and seeks to project a powerful image in international affairs.

What is a Right Wing Ideology?

400

A socialist ideology that believes that inequality is a result of capitalism and the existence of class system.

What is Communism?

400

Unlike most major federal parties, this party's primary political goal is to promote the interests of Quebec and defend Quebec nationalism.

What is Le Parti Québécois?

500

Name at least three political ideologies:

What is Liberalism, Conservatism, Socialism, Anarchism, Centrism, Fascism, etc.

500

It is the belief that action should be shaped by practical circumstances and practical goals, that is, by what works.

What is Pragmatism?

500

A student says, “Anyone who supports government intervention in the economy will always vote left” What does this thought process identify?

What is the complexity and or confusion associated with the political spectrums?

500

A communist ideology that believes capitalists societies are characterized by class conflict or the struggle between the working class and the capitalists.

What is Marxism?

500

This federal party is generally associated with populism, economic nationalism, lower immigration, and opposition to increased government intervention. Which party is this?

What is the People's Party of Canada?