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Political Ideology Quiz
20 Questions DATE :

1. This group likes to hold on to old traditions and ideas and does not want to change or
reform anything in relation to politics and religion.

A. Liberals D. Conservatives

B. Libertarian C. Reactionary

2. Which political ideology wants slow, steady change, a change that can be explained(usually
done in some other country), and does not want to use violence to enact this change?

A. Moderate B. Conservative

D. Liberal C. Revolutionary

3. [Liberals] support government intervention in the ___________, both in the form of

regulations and higher taxes, especially when that intervention benefits historically
marginalized groups like minorities, women, and the poor.

C. state government B. foreign policy

D. private lives of citizens A. economy

4. For the most part, American conservatives believe in the _____________ and that it will provide
the greatest economic opportunity and benefit to the greatest number of people.

A. free market C. law of supply and demand

B. social welfare D. iron wage principle

5. Public health care programs like the Affordable Care Act are needed to help counter the
rising and unfair costs of medical procedures.

B. Republicans A. Democrats

6. [Liberals believe] that protection of the environment, aiding the poor, and expanding civil
liberties all cost money, so we usually favor a progressive tax system with higher taxes on
the __________________.

A. wealthy and corporations C. working class

B. public education system D. foreign imports

 7. Alex is concerned about certain harmful chemicals in the water supply. There is a big power
plant a few miles away and he worries about what kinds of chemicals it might be putting
into the air and water. He sits down at his computer to email his representatives in
Congress about his concerns, and thinks a lot more should be done to make sure more
restrictions are put on those kinds of plants.

B. Liberal C. Libertarian

A. Conservative

8. What is an example of force theory of a government

A. The military of a country taking over a

C. a hotly-contested election
country

D. Aliens from Mars living on government B. People protesting to remove the

assistance government

9. What is an another meaning for political ideology?

C. A political payment a group of people A. A political opinion that a group of

have people have

D. A political cause that a group of people B. A political belief that a group of people
have have

10. Revolutionaries are where on the political spectrum?

A. on the far left B. one the far right

C. in the center D. somewhat left

11. Wanda is active in the church and very religious. She works in her church to help the
indigent and supports a candidate in the upcoming election who wants to increase taxes on
businesses to help pay for shelters for the homeless and abused women.

A. Conservative C. Libertarian

B. Liberal

12. Reactionaries are where on the political spectrum?

C. somewhat left B. somewhat right

A. far left D. far right

13. (Conservatives) have this in common with libertarians. There are some basic functions like
____________ that government can best take care of.

B. health care system A. national defense

D. media institutions C. public education

14. This group believes in discarding old ideas and embracing new behaviors and opinions.

C. Reactionary D. Radical

A. Conservatives B. Liberals

15. If there's one value that American conservatives privilege above others, it's ___________.
America is a country of freedom, and in most cases, government is more of a threat to
____________ than a protector of it.

A. liberty B. equality

C. economics D. politics

16. Lately, a number of [liberals] are trying to re-brand [themselves] as ____________ although
this is a little tricky given that, historically, __________ and liberals aren't the same thing.

D. moderates C. constitutionalists

B. socialists A. progressives

17. When it comes to the economy and taxes, conservatives want ___ and liberals want ___.

D. control of economy by corporations; C. full government regulation; minimal

control of economy by citizens government regulation

A. lower taxes and less government B. higher taxes on middle class and more
involvement; higher taxes on wealthy and government regulation; lower taxes and
more government involvement less government regulation

18. Phil believes that people who are able to work should get jobs, and if they choose not to,
they should not expect to get assistance from the rest of society, and especially not from the
government which is too involved in our lives anyway.

C. Libertarian B. Liberal

A. Conservative

19. Which political ideology wants slow or no change and does not want to use violence to enact
this change if at all?

C. Reactionary D. Moderate

B. Liberal A. Conservative

20. This party believes that government should play a prominent role in supporting people
through job-creation and welfare programs.

A. Republican B. Democrat
Answer Key

1.b 2.c 3.d 4.a

5.b 6.a 7.a 8.a

9.d 10.a 11.c 12.d

13.b 14.d 15.a 16.d

17.c 18.c 19.d 20.b