American Political Ideologies

A political ideology that generally favors government intervention in the economy to reduce inequality, supports civil liberties and social change, and emphasizes collective responsibility through social programs.

A political ideology that generally favors limited government, free-market economics, traditional social values, and individual responsibility. Conservatives tend to oppose rapid social change and support a strong national defense.

A political ideology that emphasizes maximum individual liberty, minimal government intervention in both economic and social affairs, and skepticism of government power in all forms.

A political approach that claims to represent ordinary people against a perceived elite establishment. Populism can appear on both the left (economic populism targeting wealthy elites) and the right (cultural populism targeting cultural or political elites).

A model for representing different political positions along a continuum, traditionally with liberalism on the left and conservatism on the right. Two-dimensional models add an authoritarian-libertarian axis.

The process through which individuals develop their political beliefs, values, and ideologies. Key agents include family, education, media, peers, religion, and significant political events.