Political Ideologies
Definition
Political ideologies are sets of beliefs and values that shape individuals' views on how a society should be governed and organized.
Analogy
Think of political ideologies as different flavors of ice cream. Just like people have different preferences for ice cream flavors, individuals have different political ideologies based on their beliefs about government and society.
Related terms
Liberalism: A political ideology that emphasizes individual rights, equality, and limited government intervention.
Conservatism: A political ideology that advocates for traditional values, limited government, and free-market capitalism.
Socialism: A political ideology that promotes social ownership of resources and the redistribution of wealth to achieve economic equality.
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