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Political Science — Ideologies

Major political philosophies and their core beliefs

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polisci_petra 15 terms Oct 7, 2025
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Liberalism
Emphasizes individual rights, civil liberties, and democratic governance
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Conservatism
Values tradition, limited government, and established social institutions
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Socialism
Advocates collective ownership of means of production; reduce inequality
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Communism
Classless society with collective ownership; state ownership transitional stage
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Fascism
Ultranationalist authoritarian system with strong central power and suppression of opposition
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Libertarianism
Maximum individual freedom; minimal government intervention in life and economy
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Anarchism
Opposition to all forms of involuntary hierarchical authority and the state
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Populism
Pits 'ordinary people' against corrupt elites; can be left or right wing
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Nationalism
Strong identification with and promotion of one's nation; can be civic or ethnic
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Social Democracy
Market economy with strong welfare state; democratic socialist policies
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Neoliberalism
Free markets, deregulation, privatization, and reduced government spending
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Theocracy
Government ruled by religious law or leaders claiming divine authority
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Authoritarianism
Concentration of power in a leader or group; limits political freedom
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Progressivism
Reform-oriented; advocates social justice, equity, and structural change
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Federalism
Divides sovereignty between national and regional governments