Political Ideologies
Definition
Political ideologies are sets of beliefs about how societies should be governed and organized. They provide frameworks for understanding politics, shaping policies, and influencing social systems.
Analogy
Think about different smartphone operating systems like iOS and Android. Each has its own guiding principles, features, and ways of organizing apps and settings. Similarly, political ideologies offer different blueprints for governing societies.
Related terms
Democracy: A system of government where power is vested in the people who elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Capitalism: An economic system based on private ownership of resources and production driven by profit motive.
Authoritarianism: A form of government characterized by absolute or dictatorial power with limited individual freedoms.
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