Major Social and Political Ideologies

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Which ideology emphasizes the importance of individual liberty and limited government intervention in the economy?

  1. Liberalism

  2. Conservatism

  3. Socialism

  4. Communism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Liberalism is a political ideology that advocates for individual liberty and limited government intervention in the economy.

What is the central tenet of conservatism?

  1. Individual liberty

  2. Economic equality

  3. Social progress

  4. Preservation of tradition


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Conservatism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional values, institutions, and customs.

Which ideology advocates for the collective ownership of the means of production and the abolition of private property?

  1. Liberalism

  2. Conservatism

  3. Socialism

  4. Communism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Communism is a political ideology that advocates for the collective ownership of the means of production and the abolition of private property.

What is the primary goal of socialism?

  1. Individual liberty

  2. Economic equality

  3. Social progress

  4. Preservation of tradition


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Socialism is a political ideology that aims to achieve economic equality through the collective ownership of the means of production and the redistribution of wealth.

Which ideology emphasizes the importance of social progress and the redistribution of wealth?

  1. Liberalism

  2. Conservatism

  3. Socialism

  4. Communism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Socialism is a political ideology that advocates for social progress and the redistribution of wealth through government intervention and social programs.

What is the main characteristic of fascism?

  1. Individual liberty

  2. Economic equality

  3. Social progress

  4. Authoritarian rule


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fascism is a political ideology that emphasizes authoritarian rule, nationalism, and militarism.

Which ideology advocates for a decentralized, self-governing society with minimal government intervention?

  1. Liberalism

  2. Conservatism

  3. Socialism

  4. Anarchism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anarchism is a political ideology that advocates for a decentralized, self-governing society with minimal government intervention.

What is the central tenet of nationalism?

  1. Individual liberty

  2. Economic equality

  3. Social progress

  4. National sovereignty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nationalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of national sovereignty and the right of a nation to self-determination.

Which ideology advocates for the use of violence and revolution to achieve political change?

  1. Liberalism

  2. Conservatism

  3. Socialism

  4. Marxism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Marxism is a political ideology that advocates for the use of violence and revolution to achieve political change and the establishment of a communist society.

What is the primary goal of feminism?

  1. Individual liberty

  2. Economic equality

  3. Social progress

  4. Gender equality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Feminism is a political ideology that advocates for gender equality and the rights of women.

Which ideology emphasizes the importance of environmental protection and sustainability?

  1. Liberalism

  2. Conservatism

  3. Socialism

  4. Environmentalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmentalism is a political ideology that advocates for the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainability.

What is the main characteristic of libertarianism?

  1. Individual liberty

  2. Economic equality

  3. Social progress

  4. Limited government intervention


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Libertarianism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of individual liberty and limited government intervention in all aspects of life.

Which ideology advocates for the use of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience to achieve political change?

  1. Liberalism

  2. Conservatism

  3. Socialism

  4. Pacifism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pacifism is a political ideology that advocates for the use of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience to achieve political change.

What is the central tenet of multiculturalism?

  1. Individual liberty

  2. Economic equality

  3. Social progress

  4. Cultural diversity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Multiculturalism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of cultural diversity and the promotion of tolerance and understanding among different cultures.

Which ideology advocates for the use of technology and scientific advancements to solve social and environmental problems?

  1. Liberalism

  2. Conservatism

  3. Socialism

  4. Transhumanism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transhumanism is a political ideology that advocates for the use of technology and scientific advancements to solve social and environmental problems and enhance human capabilities.

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