Today’s
Political ideologies
EQ: What are the general viewpoints of conservative and liberal ideologies?
What is it?
Ideologies are a set of beliefs, values and ways of thinking that shape people's views of the world. A political ideology encompasses beliefs about the role of government in society.
Media Family Education SOCIAL GROUPS OTHER FACTORS
Family
Your family is the first and biggest influence on how you see politics. While parents who are very into politics have a huge influence on their kids' future beliefs, that doesn't mean children always stick with their parents' views forever. Family values such as religious beliefs can largely shape our viewpoints on key issues.
Social Groups
At school, you start to connect with friends on an intellectual level, sharing and debating ideas with people other than your family. Studies show that kids often have their first real discussions about their political views with their friends. Examples: - Friends
- Coworkers
- Classmates
- People may associate with people with similar beliefs.
Media
Most people now get their political information online. It's not just news channels like CNN or Fox on the internet; there are also countless YouTubers, TikTok creators, and bloggers giving their own takes on politics. More and more, people use social media like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to share political news and opinions—and that includes your friends, politicians, and even government groups.
Education
Generally, the more education someone has, the more likely they are to be interested in politics, show up to vote, and get involved in other political activities. The schools in which people are educated and obtaining advanced degrees shapes their vantage points, often on specific topics such as economics, science, and global issues.
Other Factors
Socioeconomic status - How someone grows up may have an influence on their political ideology
Geography - Where someone lives may have an impact on how they vote and what side they align with.
Life experiences - If someone goes through a certain experience in life it may push them to one side of the spectrum or the other.
Take a guess!
The Political Spectrum
A political spectrum is just a line used to map out different political beliefs. The most common one in the U.S. places views on a scale from left to right.
The Political Spectrum tells us two things: - How much and how fast someone thinks the government should change.
- How involved should the government be when it comes to people’s lives, business, and money?
Check Your Knowledge!
LEt's look at some issues
ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
Right
- The central government should have less power.
- Most issues are best dealt with on the state and local level.
- Society runs best when the government is “hands off” – the only area this isn’t the case is maintaining traditional values—such as family, faith, and patriotism.
LEft
- The government should be actively involved in protecting equality, rights and safety.
- Seeks to protect individual rights: free speech, pro-choice, anti-capital punishment, and privacy.
Social IssueS
LEft
Right
Pro Gun Control Pro-Choice No Censorship Prisons should Rehabilitate Pro-Privacy Equal Funding for Education
Anti-Gun Control Pro-Life Anti-Flag Burning Prisons Should Punish Prayer in Schools School Choice
Taxation & Economy
LEft
Right
Taxes are seen as infringements on personal freedom. - Interfere with free market
- Penalty to those who are successful
Businesses should be free or mostly free of government control in order to thrive.
- Taxes are acceptable – they fund programs and services which benefit society.
- It is only fair that the rich should pay more than those who are less fortunate.
- The government needs to regulate the economy and businesses to ensure fairness
INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
LEft
Right
- The government should only involve itself in foreign engagements for humanitarian efforts
- It is important to be involved in international cooperation/organizations
- Immigration should be regulated to ensure fairness and a process for people to become citizens
- US sovereignty should be held above international cooperation
- Military strength is key to America’s power
- A secure border is necessary to keep out crime
IN A NUTSHELL
More government intervention Protect progressive social values Fund government programs with taxes International viewpoint
Less government intervention Uphold traditional values De-regulate businesses and lower taxes America first viewpoint
IN A NUTSHELL
More government intervention Protect progressive social values Fund government programs with taxes International viewpoint
Less government intervention Uphold traditional values De-regulate businesses and lower taxes America first viewpoint
What sets the parties apart?
Democrats
generally seen as liberal because they support government regulation
Republicans
generally seen as conservative because they advocate a reduction in government
FUN FACTS
DEMOCRATS
The Democratic donkey started as an insult and a pun. In 1828, Andrew Jackson's opponents twisted his name (Jack-son) to call him a "jackass." Jackson thought it was funny, leaned into the nickname, and started using the tough, stubborn animal as a symbol on his own posters.
REPUBLICANS
The elephant first appeared as a Republican symbol during the Civil War because soldiers used the phrase "seeing the elephant" to mean experiencing combat. However, the symbol didn't become popular until cartoonist Thomas Nast used it in a famous Harper's Weekly cartoon in 1874.
Let’s Summarize!
Conservative or Liberal? Identify if the statement is conservative or liberal AND to make it more fun… AI or Real? Identify if the quote is from a real politician or AI generated!
Conservative or Liberal? AI or REAL?
“Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.”
Conservative REAL
“Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” - President Ronald Reagan
CONSERVATIVE
Conservative or Liberal? AI or REAL?
“A healthy democracy listens to every voice, especially the ones that have been ignored.”
Liberal AI
“A healthy democracy listens to every voice, especially the ones that have been ignored.”
LIBERAL
Conservative or Liberal? AI or REAL?
“Tradition isn’t about resisting change; it’s about protecting the values that helped us thrive.”
Conservative AI
“Tradition isn’t about resisting change; it’s about protecting the values that helped us thrive.”
CONSERVATIVE
Conservative or Liberal? AI or REAL?
“A nation will not survive morally or economically when so few have so much and so many have so little.”
Liberal REAL
“A nation will not survive morally or economically when so few have so much and so many have so little.” -Senator Bernie Sanders
LIBERAL
Tomorrow
Tomorrow you will take your own political ideology test to see where you land on the spectrum!
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Today’s
Political ideologies
EQ: What are the general viewpoints of conservative and liberal ideologies?
What is it?
Ideologies are a set of beliefs, values and ways of thinking that shape people's views of the world. A political ideology encompasses beliefs about the role of government in society.
Media Family Education SOCIAL GROUPS OTHER FACTORS
Family
Your family is the first and biggest influence on how you see politics. While parents who are very into politics have a huge influence on their kids' future beliefs, that doesn't mean children always stick with their parents' views forever. Family values such as religious beliefs can largely shape our viewpoints on key issues.
Social Groups
At school, you start to connect with friends on an intellectual level, sharing and debating ideas with people other than your family. Studies show that kids often have their first real discussions about their political views with their friends. Examples:- Friends
- Coworkers
- Classmates
- People may associate with people with similar beliefs.
Media
Most people now get their political information online. It's not just news channels like CNN or Fox on the internet; there are also countless YouTubers, TikTok creators, and bloggers giving their own takes on politics. More and more, people use social media like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to share political news and opinions—and that includes your friends, politicians, and even government groups.
Education
Generally, the more education someone has, the more likely they are to be interested in politics, show up to vote, and get involved in other political activities. The schools in which people are educated and obtaining advanced degrees shapes their vantage points, often on specific topics such as economics, science, and global issues.
Other Factors
Socioeconomic status- If someone goes through a certain experience in life it may push them to one side of the spectrum or the other.
- How someone grows up may have an influence on their political ideology
Geography- Where someone lives may have an impact on how they vote and what side they align with.
Life experiencesTake a guess!
The Political Spectrum
A political spectrum is just a line used to map out different political beliefs. The most common one in the U.S. places views on a scale from left to right.
The Political Spectrum tells us two things:- How much and how fast someone thinks the government should change.
- How involved should the government be when it comes to people’s lives, business, and money?
Check Your Knowledge!
LEt's look at some issues
ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
Right
LEft
Social IssueS
LEft
Right
Pro Gun Control Pro-Choice No Censorship Prisons should Rehabilitate Pro-Privacy Equal Funding for Education
Anti-Gun Control Pro-Life Anti-Flag Burning Prisons Should Punish Prayer in Schools School Choice
Taxation & Economy
LEft
Right
Taxes are seen as infringements on personal freedom.
- Interfere with free market
- Penalty to those who are successful
Businesses should be free or mostly free of government control in order to thrive.INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
LEft
Right
IN A NUTSHELL
More government intervention Protect progressive social values Fund government programs with taxes International viewpoint
Less government intervention Uphold traditional values De-regulate businesses and lower taxes America first viewpoint
IN A NUTSHELL
More government intervention Protect progressive social values Fund government programs with taxes International viewpoint
Less government intervention Uphold traditional values De-regulate businesses and lower taxes America first viewpoint
What sets the parties apart?
Democrats
generally seen as liberal because they support government regulation
Republicans
generally seen as conservative because they advocate a reduction in government
FUN FACTS
DEMOCRATS
The Democratic donkey started as an insult and a pun. In 1828, Andrew Jackson's opponents twisted his name (Jack-son) to call him a "jackass." Jackson thought it was funny, leaned into the nickname, and started using the tough, stubborn animal as a symbol on his own posters.
REPUBLICANS
The elephant first appeared as a Republican symbol during the Civil War because soldiers used the phrase "seeing the elephant" to mean experiencing combat. However, the symbol didn't become popular until cartoonist Thomas Nast used it in a famous Harper's Weekly cartoon in 1874.
Let’s Summarize!
Conservative or Liberal? Identify if the statement is conservative or liberal AND to make it more fun… AI or Real? Identify if the quote is from a real politician or AI generated!
Conservative or Liberal? AI or REAL?
“Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.”
Conservative REAL
“Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.” - President Ronald Reagan
CONSERVATIVE
Conservative or Liberal? AI or REAL?
“A healthy democracy listens to every voice, especially the ones that have been ignored.”
Liberal AI
“A healthy democracy listens to every voice, especially the ones that have been ignored.”
LIBERAL
Conservative or Liberal? AI or REAL?
“Tradition isn’t about resisting change; it’s about protecting the values that helped us thrive.”
Conservative AI
“Tradition isn’t about resisting change; it’s about protecting the values that helped us thrive.”
CONSERVATIVE
Conservative or Liberal? AI or REAL?
“A nation will not survive morally or economically when so few have so much and so many have so little.”
Liberal REAL
“A nation will not survive morally or economically when so few have so much and so many have so little.” -Senator Bernie Sanders
LIBERAL
Tomorrow
Tomorrow you will take your own political ideology test to see where you land on the spectrum!