Unit 1 Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is an idea?
“A concept of something in its most excellent form. Though of as perfect.” (Webster’s)
What are ideologies?
A unified system of beliefs, attitudes, and values.
What is a doctrine?
Something taught as true.
What are politics?
Social relations involving authority or power.
What is dogma?
A doctrine of belief.
What is a party platform?
What the party says it will do if elected.
What are political parties?
People with similar ideologies.
What is a party caucus?
The elected members of a specific political party.
What is party solidarity?
Politicians are expected to display a unified front in all political matters (especially in front of the press).
What is a party whip?
This is a member of the caucus that is responsible to ensuring Party Solidarity.
What is Crossing the Floor?
If a Member of Parliament (MP) disagrees with a policy or bill presented by its leader and make it public they will be expelled from caucus. At this point they walk across the floor of parliament to sit with another political part or as an independent.
Where is communism on the spectrum? (Political/ideological spectrum)
Extreme left.
Where is socialism on the spectrum? (Political/ideological spectrum)
Left.
Where is liberalism on the spectrum? (Political/ideological spectrum)
Centre left.
Where is conservatism on the spectrum? (Political/ideological spectrum)
Moderate right.
Where is fascism on the spectrum? (Political/ideological spectrum)
Extreme right.
What are extreme leftists called and what do they support?
Radicals support human rights, egalitarianism, freedom, and internationalism.
How do radicals favour change?
They favour change through immediate and fundamental social change. Extreme radicals favour change through violence.
What are leftists called and what do they support?
Liberals support human right and personal liberty.
How do liberals favour change?
They favour change through peaceful and legal means, and government policy.
What are centrists called and what do they support?
Moderates support human rights with some limitations, personal liberty with some controls, equality with some inequality, and international cooperation while defending national interests.
How do moderates favour change?
They favour change through gradual means.
What are rightists called and what do they support?
Conservatives support little government interference, few restrictions on personal freedom, private property, law and order, and some elitism.
How do conservatives favour change?
They are usually content with the status quo and maintaining existing traditions and social order.
