Political Spectrum

Question 1

Economic left

Answer 1

• social equality and egalitarianism, often opposes social hierarchy
• typically involves a concern for those who are disadvantaged in society and a belief that there are unjustified inequalities that need to be reduced or abolished (advocating social justice)

Question 2

Economic right

Answer 2

• believe that certain social orders and hierarchies are inevitable, natural, normal and desirable
• natural law, economies or tradition typically support this position
• hierarchy and inequality may be viewed as natural results of traditional social differences as well as natural competition in market economies

Question 3

Social - authoritarianism

Answer 3

• strong central power and limited political freedoms
• individual freedoms are subordinate to the state and there is no constitutional accountability under an authoritarian regime
• “state control”

Question 4

Social - libertarianism

Answer 4

• liberty as a core principle
• seek to maximize political freedom and autonomy, emphasizing freedom of choice, voluntary association, and individual judgement
• skeptics of authority and state power

Question 5

Leftist beliefs

Answer 5

Economics - strong government intervention in economy and unions. Often considered socialist (share the wealth)
Domestic policy - civil rights and equality major domestic issue
Environment - protecting the earth and preventing further global warming
Pro-choice - people’s right to choose in reproductive issues
Religion - usually atheist and anti-religion, no causes based on religious beliefs

Question 6

Liberal

Answer 6

Economics - government should regulate economy and protect public from greedy businesses
Domestic policy - civil rights and equality
Environment - renewable sources of energy
Pro-choice - funding for reproductive aid
Gun rights- strict gun laws to limit 2nd amendment

Question 7

Democratic

Answer 7

Economics - mixed economy supporting safety nets for the poor, including minimum wage
Domestic policy - civil rights important, but universal healthcare is vital
Environment- protect world with political and economic sanctions like carbon tax and renewable resources
Pro choice - reduce abortions by advocating birth control
Gun rights - gun measure laws in urban groups, rural are divided

Question 8

Rightist

Answer 8

Economics- laissez-fairs economics prevent government intervention or safety nets
Domestic policy - prevent excessive immigration and promote nationalism
Environment - furthering the economy and maintaining growth
Pro-life - traditional family values
Religion- Christian ideals

Question 9

Republican

Answer 9

Economics- free market and individual effort, free trade agreements favoured
Domestic policy - prevent pathways to citizenship and oppose “illegal immigration”
Environment - conservation prevents economic growth
Pro - life - abortions allowed in rare situations
Gun rights - support fun ownership and oppose restrictive gun rights

Question 10

Conservative

Answer 10

Economics - reduce federal budget by limiting social welfare programs
Foreign policy - enforcing through military and nationalism
Environment- resist efforts to place environment above economy
Pro-life - resisting abortion due to traditional Christian values
Gun rights - 2nd amendment