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Political Ideology #2 (Inc Spectrum)
Political Ideology #2 (Inc Spectrum)
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1
What is a DEMOCRACY?
A country where everyone is equal
A government elected by the people
The government owns everything, even your toaster
A single leader with an oversized watermelon
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What is the ECONOMY?
A cheap hotel on the outskirts of Papakura
What the government does
Part of a country related to buying/selling, services, & $$$
Another word for democracy
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Who benefits the LEAST from a 'capitalist economy'?
Rich people
the government
Poor people whose living costs are more than their salaries
big companies like KFC and Warehouse
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Which of these is a socialist (LEFT WING) view of criminals?
Hardcore baddies that need to be locked up 4 Life!
Disadvantaged people that need to be rehabilitated
Shouldn't have any punishment
Should never be allowed to vote
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Which of these is a likely immigration policy for a conservative RIGHT WING government?
Allow 1,000+ refugees/year and unlimited skilled migrants
Not too worried about immigration
Only allow highly-skilled migrants from rich countries
Promote immigration for in-demand jobs
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Who benefits the MOST from a 'capitalist economy'
Large businesses with money to invest
Small business owners
A person testing out the stock market for the first time
Rich people who can take big risks
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If a government is AUTHORITARIAN, what does that mean?
Has largest military in the world
Does not interfere with economy
Strict control over many aspects of society + economy
Everyone is free to do whatever
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Which political end of the spectrum tends to be more militaristic?
RIGHT WING
Green Party of NZ
LEFT WING
Dave from across the paddock
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Which of these NZ political parties is considered "right of centre" on the political spectrum?
Opportunities Party
Labour
National
Green
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Which of these is an advantage of an Authoritarian government?
Harder for criminals/scammers to take advantage of people
Cheap food prices
Cooler flags
No taxes
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Why is SOCIALISM attractive to many working class people?
Because it's an easy way to get rich
Because it promotes more social and economic equality
It's better for the environment
Because capitalism encourages greed, not workplace safety
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If a government is LIBERTARIAN what does that mean?
A cow with a human head
People are sadder
People are happier
Govt does not involve itself with people's affairs, +freedom
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Why might Russians have welcomed the 1917 COMMUNIST REVOLUTION?
Because communism is cool bro
Peasants/workers were poor and mistreated by rich rulers
There were a lot of hippies in 1917 Russia
The economy was not great due to WW2
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Which set of policies is considered "LEFT WING"?
Free houses, no gov't interference in economy
Strong military, rich steal hot dogs from poor
Higher taxes, free healthcare, pro-environment
Low taxes, free market, weak military
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Is COMMUNISM considered LEFT WING or RIGHT WING?
RIGHT WING
Chicken Wing
Paul McCartney's band "WINGS"
LEFT WING
