Political Spectrum Review

It’s the government’s job to address past wrongs and reform the systemic issues that caused those disadvantages.

Favor limited government intervention in personal, social, and economic issues no matter what.

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This party's logo is a donkey.

Which side favors less government intervention and little to no change to how things go (also known as the status quo)?

Which side typically favors more government intervention and changes in the government?

The political positions, viewpoints, and stances on issues of a person, party, or organization.

A political party that is an alternative to the common ones in the American party system.

For the most part, keep things the way they are. The less government, the better for solving problems.

This ideology seeks to preserve society and values liberty, order, and tradition.

Far left of spectrum. Rapid change to structure of political, economic, and social systems. For violence and revolution

Party that promotes economic and social equality through government reform.

May share viewpoints with liberals and conservatives. Tolerant of other views. For slow approach to change.

Far right. Want to return things to the way they were, and are willing to use extreme methods to do it.

Government should be actively involved in citizen welfare. But through gradual change and reform.

What party is most typically aligned with liberal ideology?

This ideology values civility and compromise over partisanship.

Political system in which the electorate gives its votes largely to only two major parties.

The tool used to visually compare different political positions by placing the positions on one or more axes.

Just right of center.

This ideology advocates extreme violence and has no plans for future society or economy.

Party that favor minimal government interference in the economy and prefer private sector-based solutions to problems.

Seeks to maximize political freedom, emphasize freedom of choice, voluntary association and individual judgment.