Question 1

Which two ideologies share the most in common?

Accepted Answer

A)  social democracy and reform liberalism 
B)  conservativism and fascism 
C)  social democracy and nationalism 
D)  nationalism and conservativism 
A)  social democracy and reform liberalism 
B)  conservativism and fascism 
C)  social democracy and nationalism 
D)  nationalism and conservativism

Question 2

Under what circumstances was the term ideology coined? Why is it a distinctively modern invention?

Accepted Answer

The term "ideology" was coined during th

Question 3

What is the most important consideration for a political leader from any ideology?

Accepted Answer

A)  promoting ideological policies 
B)  running the economy based on ideological principles 
C)  security of the nation 
D)  promoting his or her ideology among voters 
A)  promoting ideological policies 
B)  running the economy based on ideological principles 
C)  security of the nation 
D)  promoting his or her ideology among voters

Question 4

In which way does a multidimensional analysis differ from the standard unidimensional spectrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  It includes the category of centre along with left and right. 
B)  It suggests that even though people have different opinions, they can be lined up on the same dimension. 
C)  It suggests that a two-dimensional matrix enables the analyst to make a more accurate classification. 
D)  It rejects the very categories of left and right. 
A)  It includes the category of centre along with left and right. 
B)  It suggests that even though people have different opinions, they can be lined up on the same dimension. 
C)  It suggests that a two-dimensional matrix enables the analyst to make a more accurate classification. 
D)  It rejects the very categories of left and right.

Question 5

Which of the following beliefs would most likely be shaped by an ideology?

Accepted Answer

A)  Material objects are not as important as an inner spiritual life. 
B)  The best way to affect behaviour is through positive reinforcement 
C)  The greatest freedom brings the greatest happiness. 
D)  Politicians are generally corrupt. 
A)  Material objects are not as important as an inner spiritual life. 
B)  The best way to affect behaviour is through positive reinforcement 
C)  The greatest freedom brings the greatest happiness. 
D)  Politicians are generally corrupt.

Question 6

What is the best use for the left-right spectrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  to determine the economic policies of a political party 
B)  to determine the extent to which an ideology promotes individual freedoms 
C)  to develop a general understanding of where one ideology sits in relation to another 
D)  to predict how much social reform to expect from a political party 
A)  to determine the economic policies of a political party 
B)  to determine the extent to which an ideology promotes individual freedoms 
C)  to develop a general understanding of where one ideology sits in relation to another 
D)  to predict how much social reform to expect from a political party

Question 7

In the standard left-right-centre spectrum,where does the New Democratic Party of Canada fall?

Accepted Answer

A)  to the right of the Liberal Party of Canada 
B)  at the centre of the spectrum 
C)  to the left of the Liberal Party of Canada 
D)  to the left of the New Democratic Party of Canada 
A)  to the right of the Liberal Party of Canada 
B)  at the centre of the spectrum 
C)  to the left of the Liberal Party of Canada 
D)  to the left of the New Democratic Party of Canada

Question 8

Three ideologies that do not easily or completely fit onto the standard left-right spectrum are _____________,___________,and ___________.

Accepted Answer

nationalis

Question 9

Which of the following policy platforms best fits with the Conservative Party of Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  Toughening punishments for crimes against women. 
B)  Establishing universal, state-run daycare. 
C)  Relaxing bans on obscene material. 
D)  Introducing incentives to get more visible minorities into politics. 
A)  Toughening punishments for crimes against women. 
B)  Establishing universal, state-run daycare. 
C)  Relaxing bans on obscene material. 
D)  Introducing incentives to get more visible minorities into politics.

Question 10

Define what is meant by the left-right spectrum of ideology.Provide specific examples.

Accepted Answer

The left-right spectrum of ideology refe

Question 11

The distinction between ideology and religion in the Western world can be characterized as:

Accepted Answer

A)  scientific v. mythical 
B)  true v. false 
C)  public v. private 
D)  learned v. believed 
A)  scientific v. mythical 
B)  true v. false 
C)  public v. private 
D)  learned v. believed

Question 12

Which of the following ideologies does NOT assume that people wish to change society?

Accepted Answer

A)  conservatism 
B)  liberalism 
C)  socialism 
D)  feminism 
A)  conservatism 
B)  liberalism 
C)  socialism 
D)  feminism

Question 13

Governmental legitimacy inherently involves ethical problems.What must ideologies therefore contain?

Accepted Answer

A)  political and philosophic beliefs 
B)  rational and historical beliefs 
C)  emotional and personal beliefs 
D)  moral and factual beliefs 
A)  political and philosophic beliefs 
B)  rational and historical beliefs 
C)  emotional and personal beliefs 
D)  moral and factual beliefs

Question 14

Nationalism does not fit onto the standard left-right spectrum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Multidimensional scaling refers to a process whereby ideas are scaled down to the level of common understanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Ideology is the study of the complex ways that politics and economics function in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which statement is true if we consider economic issues in the left-right spectrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  The left favours active government intervention, while the right does not. 
B)  The right supports active government intervention, while the left does not. 
C)  The right supports progressive taxation, while the left wants a flat tax. 
D)  The left and right both favour active and redistributive government intervention. 
A)  The left favours active government intervention, while the right does not. 
B)  The right supports active government intervention, while the left does not. 
C)  The right supports progressive taxation, while the left wants a flat tax. 
D)  The left and right both favour active and redistributive government intervention.

Question 18

What are the six main ideological families?

Accepted Answer

The six main ideological families common

Question 19

What is the famous slogan of the French revolution that embodies its central ideological values?

Accepted Answer

A)  liberty, equality, fraternity 
B)  life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness 
C)  Give me liberty or give me death. 
D)  From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs. 
A)  liberty, equality, fraternity 
B)  life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness 
C)  Give me liberty or give me death. 
D)  From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs.

Question 20

The word ideology was coined during the latter days of the English Revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 9: Ideology

Which two ideologies share the most in common?

Under what circumstances was the term ideology coined? Why is it a distinctively modern invention?

What is the most important consideration for a political leader from any ideology?

In which way does a multidimensional analysis differ from the standard unidimensional spectrum?

Which of the following beliefs would most likely be shaped by an ideology?

What is the best use for the left-right spectrum?

In the standard left-right-centre spectrum,where does the New Democratic Party of Canada fall?

Three ideologies that do not easily or completely fit onto the standard left-right spectrum are _____________,___________,and ___________.

Which of the following policy platforms best fits with the Conservative Party of Canada?

Define what is meant by the left-right spectrum of ideology.Provide specific examples.

The distinction between ideology and religion in the Western world can be characterized as:

Which of the following ideologies does NOT assume that people wish to change society?

Governmental legitimacy inherently involves ethical problems.What must ideologies therefore contain?

Nationalism does not fit onto the standard left-right spectrum.

Multidimensional scaling refers to a process whereby ideas are scaled down to the level of common understanding.

Ideology is the study of the complex ways that politics and economics function in the world.

Which statement is true if we consider economic issues in the left-right spectrum?

What are the six main ideological families?

What is the famous slogan of the French revolution that embodies its central ideological values?

The word ideology was coined during the latter days of the English Revolution.

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