US Government: Political Perspectives

Conservatism could best be described as a political ideology that A)assumes government exists in order to improve society. B)seeks out new and better ways of managing government. C)stresses traditional approaches to issues in government. D)values individual freedom over government involvement.

What do most progressives tend to believe? A)American embassies and military bases in foreign countries should be closed. B)Many government functions would be performed better by private businesses. C)Economic and political rights should be expanded for all American citizens. D)Most taxes paid by American citizens should be reduced drastically.

The US Democratic Party mostly includes members who are A)moderate, conservative, or liberal. B)moderate, conservative, or Libertarian. C)moderate, progressive, or liberal. D)moderate, progressive, or Libertarian.

The US Republican Party mostly includes members who are A)moderate, conservative, or liberal. B)moderate, conservative, or Libertarian. C)moderate, progressive, or liberal. D)moderate, progressive, or Libertarian.

The graph compares support for candidates among prospective Hispanic voters leading up to the 2008 presidential election. ~ This graph demonstrates the influence of____on political ideology. A)Race B)gender C)Political party D)age

What do most right-wing voters tend to believe? Check all that apply. 1. Federal regulation can protect citizens from corporate greed. 2. The government may need to have a broad role within society. 3. The nation requires a large military to provide a strong defense. 4. The government should remain small and limited in its activities. 5. Social Security and other programs have helped improve society. 6. Individuals should have the greatest possible amount of freedom.

Younger women who want to see new kinds of government programs are more likely to vote for a candidate who A) holds a Libertarian ideology. B) favors a conservative ideology. C) belongs to the Republican Party. D) identifies as a progressive.

This graph compares support for candidates among prospective Hispanic voters leading up to the 2008 US presidential election. Hispanic Voters in the 2008 Election The graph shows that in 2008, more people in the Hispanic community planned to support A)the Libertarian candidate. B)the Republican candidate. C)the Democratic candidate. D)the conservative candidate.

Members of military families who support a strong national defense are more likely to vote for a candidate who A)favors a liberal ideology. B)favors a progressive ideology. C)belongs to the Democratic Party. D)belongs to the Republican Party.

What kind of person is most likely to hold a right-wing ideology? A)a conservative B)a liberal C)a moderate D)a progressive