Political Ideologies 03 19 2013 Anarchism opposes the existence of any form of gov often through violence lawlessness desireable Nihilism total destruction of all existing social political institutions is Monarchism political power should be concentrated in one person Constitutional monarchies monarchs in gov that only serve as figureheads w in gov Fascism a totalitarian system headed by a popular charismatic leader in which a single political party carefully controlled violence have complete social political control not communism b c economic structure if privately owned Uses scapegoats on which to blame society s ills racial undertones Nazism National Socialism form of fascism based on extreme nationalism militarism racism The Religious Right a core of fundamentalists or evangelical Christians who saw politics as an outgrowth of their religious values Capitalism economic system where indivs own the means of productions can legally amass unlimited personal wealth Gov should not impose restrictions on economic activity Laws of supply demand to regulate economy Private sector makes key decisions about production employment savings investments etc Libertarianism belief that gov is a necessary evil that should interfere w indiv freedom privacy as little as possible minimalism Leftist Ideologies Rooted in collectivism public good is best served by common ownership not indiv administrations of the political community s means of production distribution Socialism favors collective gov ownership over indiv private ownership rejects individualism private ownership profits advocates collectivism Communism Marxism like socialism but brought about by class struggle revolution gov ownership is important Monopoly capitalism last stage before the downfall of capitalist system Gradualism belief that major change in society should take place slowly through reform rather than suddenly via revolution Democratic socialism based on popular elections public ownership control of economy 03 19 2013 03 19 2013
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