Political Ideologies - AP GOV

Ideology Principles

100

This principle means everyone has the same chance to succeed, regardless of background.  

equality of opportunity

200

This foundational belief emphasizes self-reliance and minimal government interference.

individualism

300

This system allows individuals and businesses to operate with minimal government interference.

free enterprise

400

This principle means no one, including government officials, is above the law.

Rule of Law

500

Congress has explicit powers and checks and balances listed in the Constiutition. The Founding Fathers did this on purpose with this core value of government in mind

limited government

Political Beliefs

100

This ideology favors limited government, free markets, and traditional values.

conservative

200

This ideology favors government action for equality and social programs. 

liberal

300

This ideology favors maximum personal freedom and minimal government. 

libertarian

400

A young adult strongly supports progressive policies, but by middle age, they start favoring lower taxes and more conservative economic policies.

lifecycle effect

500

People who grew up during the Great Depression tend to be more cautious about government spending than those born in later decades.

generational effect

Measuring Opinions

100

On Election Day, pollsters ask voters whom they just voted for as they leave the polling place.

exit poll

200

random and representative sampling are both important components of this kind of poll

scientific poll

300

Before announcing her campaign, a candidate hires a polling firm to find out how much support she currently has among voters.

benchmark poll

400

Over the course of the election season, pollsters call voters every week to see how support for a candidate changes.

tracking poll

500

“Don’t you agree that the government is wasting money on unnecessary programs?” This type of question is likely to skew responses.

biased

Impact on Politics

100

This party tends to get conservative voters who support limited government, free market, natinoal security, law and order, pro life and second amendment rights

Republican Party Stances

200

This party tends to have liberal voters who support access to healthcare, economic equity, climate change, education and civil rights.

Democratic party stances

300

When one political party controls the presidency while the other controls Congress, it can lead to gridlock, slowed legislation, and partisan conflict. This type of government is called what?

partisan government

400

A conservative would prefer government policy on gun laws to do this.

less regulated/gov't to protect those rights

500

The following party would be most likely to support little to no government involvement in policy making

Libertarian

Surprise me

100

Which factor has shown to have the biggest impact on an individuals political ideology?

Family

200

An example of an erorr that could skew poll results...

• Sampling error – when the sample doesn’t represent the population

• Response bias – when certain people answer differently or refuse to answer

• Question wording bias – when a question is leading or confusing

• Undercoverage – when some groups are left out of the sample

300

A student’s political views closely match their parents’. This shows what process?

political socialization

400

this president defined supply-side economics which promotes limited government intervention - cut business taxes and reduce regulations

Reagan

500

this type of economics believes the gov't should intervene during recessions by increasing spending and cutting taxes to stimulate demand

Keynesian Economics