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Political Ideology Statements

Directions: The following statements characterize one of the five main political ideologies:
communism, socialism, liberalism, conservatism and fascism. Identify each statement with an
ideology.

1. We are very different in reality than the values we express in theory

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2. We support capitalism with some government intervention & restrictions such as creating a fair
minimum wage. ________________________
3. We use the education system and propaganda to promote feelings of extreme nationalism and
super-patriotism to ensure the support of the general public.
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4. We are the democratic ideology that generally believes that free trade is more important than
fair trade, and property rights are more important than human rights.

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5. We are a democratic ideology close to the centre that is most likely to support a woman’s right
to choose to have an abortion. _______________________
6. We support some capitalism with lots of intervention and regulations by government.
_______________________
7. In theory, we are the ideology that promotes the most egalitarian society.
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8. We are the ideology that would most likely support the legalization of marijuana.
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9. We fall close to the centre of the political spectrum and believe private matters/moral issues
should be decided by the individual, not laws.
_______________________
10. We are the ideology most likely to support censorship if the ideas presented threaten to
overthrow society, or weaken its morals.
_______________________
11. We are the right wing ideology whose government rules with fear and intimidation by using a
strong military that helps us to keep the general population under control.
_______________________
12. We are anti-capitalist and think that the government should own key industries,
transportation facilities, and natural resources in order for everyone in society to share in the
profits. ______________________