AG Political Ideology

Question 1

Which event led to the terms "left" and "right"?

Accepted Answer

the French Revolution

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an example of a "liberal swing" of our government?

Accepted Answer

the President Bush tax cuts

Question 3

Where do the largest group of Americans fall on the political spectrum (over 40%)?

Accepted Answer

moderate or in the middle

Question 4

The Green Party is more _____ than the Democrat Party.

Accepted Answer

Liberal

Question 5

Favors more severe measures to punish criminals (to deter future crime).

Accepted Answer

Conservative

Question 6

Wants the rich to pay a greater share of the tax burden to "help level the playing field".

Accepted Answer

Liberal

Question 7

Thinks "freedom" is the MOST important thing a government can provide its citizens.

Accepted Answer

Conservatives

Question 8

Opposes mandatory school prayer because it violates the First Amendment's freedom of religion.

Accepted Answer

Liberal

Question 9

Supports extensive welfare programs:

Accepted Answer

Liberal

Question 10

Libertarians generally want:

Accepted Answer

Hands OFF both economic and social life

Question 11

Where do Republicans and Democrats focus most of their attention before general elections?

Accepted Answer

the Middle (towards Moderates)

Question 12

This is a picture of a:

Accepted Answer

Conservative

Question 13

Supports a larger (more powerful) federal government:

Accepted Answer

Liberal

Question 14

Generally favors less military spending:

Accepted Answer

Liberal

Question 15

Believes more that charities and religious organizations should address society's problems.

Accepted Answer

Conservative

Question 16

Believes that affirmative action actually hurts peoples’ chances to compete.

Accepted Answer

Conservative

Question 17

The overwhelmingly large majority of Americans are:

Accepted Answer

classical liberals

Question 18

Supports a woman's right to choose whether she wants to terminate a pregnancy - "pro-choice".

Accepted Answer

Liberal

Question 19

Feels that taxing corporations will stall economic growth (and limits competition).

Accepted Answer

Conservative

Question 20

Which Founding Father wrote the classical liberal 'Declaration of Independence' in 1776?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 21

Favors a free-market economy without government interference:

Accepted Answer

Conservative

Question 22

Opposes many environmental regulations bc they hurt business competition in a free market.

Accepted Answer

Conservative

Question 23

Emphasizes the importance of the government maintaining "traditional family values":

Accepted Answer

Conservative

Question 24

Which is NOT a classical liberal idea?

Accepted Answer

extensive welfare programs and strict economic regulation

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