AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics: Topic 4.7 Flashcards

Master key terms and definitions for Topic 4.7 of AP U.S. Government & Politics – Ideologies of Political Parties to help you prep for quizzes and the AP exam.

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Term

Political Ideology

Definition

A coherent set of beliefs about the proper role and purposes of government

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Political Ideology
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A coherent set of beliefs about the proper role and purposes of government

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Political Party
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An organized coalition that seeks to win elections, control government institutions, and influence public policy

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Party Platform
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A party’s formal statement of principles, priorities, and policy positions; it does not bind every party member

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Liberal Ideology (Liberalism)
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Generally favors an active government role in expanding opportunity, protecting rights, providing services, regulating markets, and reducing economic insecurity

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Conservative Ideology (Conservatism)
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Generally emphasizes limited national government, individual responsibility, free enterprise, private property, and greater reliance on markets and state or local action

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Democratic Party (D/DEM)
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A major U.S. political party whose platforms generally align more closely with liberal ideological positions

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Republican Party (R/GOP)
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A major U.S. political party whose platforms generally align more closely with conservative ideological positions

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Left–Right Ideological Spectrum
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A model placing liberalism on the left, moderation near the center, and conservatism on the right, with overlap between party coalitions

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Moderate
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A person who holds positions near the political center or combines liberal and conservative positions

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Independent
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A person who does not identify with a major party; the label alone does not indicate an ideology

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