Political Beliefs and Values
Noah Scott
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers political beliefs, values, and ideologies, differentiating between individual beliefs and broader ideologies. It explores authoritarian (rule by law) and democratic (rule of law) regimes, comparing their approaches to concepts like social welfare and post-materialism using examples from China, Mexico, the UK, Iran, Russia, and Nigeria. The guide also provides practice multiple-choice and free-response questions focused on comparing and contrasting these concepts across different political systems.
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This topic is crucial because it connects political ideologies to real-world state actions. Expect questions that ask you to compare how different regimes handle issues like corruption and social welfare. Understanding this is key to scoring well!
#Core Concepts: Beliefs, Values, and Ideologies
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Political Beliefs and Values: These are the individual principles that drive political action. Think of them as your personal 'why' in politics. 🧐
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Political Ideologies: These are the broader frameworks that organize political beliefs. They're the 'how' of politics—how a government should operate.
It's important to differentiate between individual beliefs and broader ideologies. Beliefs are personal, while ideologies are systems. This distinction is often tested in multiple-choice questions.
#Types of Political Ideologies
Let's look at how different regimes apply their ideologies:
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Authoritarian Regimes: Often use rule by law. The state uses the law to reinforce its authority. Think of it as the government being above the law. 🏛️
- Examples: Russia, China, Iran
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Democratic Regimes: Focus on rule of law. The state is limited by the same rules as its citizens. Everyone is equal under the law. ⚖️
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Examples: UK, Mexico, Nigeria
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Rule by Law vs. Rule of Law: Remember, in 'rule by law,' the government uses the law to control. In 'rule of law,' the law controls the government. Think of it as 'by' vs. 'of'—the government is either the source or subject of the law.
#Comparing Political Ideologies Acros...
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