Your Political Ideology: Where Do You Stand?
Political Ideology: A consistent set of beliefs and values about the proper purpose and scope of government.
1. Visit the following webpages and take the quizzes. Answer all online quiz questions as
truthfully as possible. Copy your responses in the appropriate locations below. Print
your results.
Website #1: IdeaLog - https://www.idealog.org/en/quiz/15145076c- This website helps you
understand the differences in two ideological categories: Liberal vs. Conservative and
Libertarian vs. Communitarian/Authoritarian. Complete the 3 parts: Introduction, Tutorial, and
Self-Test. As you read through the Introduction and Tutorial, describe the major differences
between Liberals and Conservatives and between Libertarians and Communitarians. After
answering the Self-Test questions, copy your “smiley-face” location on the chart below.
What does a “Liberal” believe?
What does a “Conservative” believe?
What does a “Libertarian” believe?
What does a “Communitarian” believe?
Based on your understanding of U.S. government and politics, do you agree with the findings of
this quiz? Why or why not?
Website #2: Pew Research Political Typology Quiz - http://people-press.org/typology/quiz/ This website details your ideology based on a series of 20 statements. Choose the statement
that you MOST agree with. You may not agree with either, but choose the best one! At the
bottom, enter your information and click the “See Where You Fit” button. After submitting your
quiz, answer the questions below:
A) Based on your responses, what group label are you part of? _________________________.
B) Explain at least five generalizations of your political typology group label.
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Do you agree with the findings of this quiz? Why or why not?
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Part 2: You will introduce yourself and present your findings to the class in a 2-3 minute
presentation on Monday/Tuesday. Discuss the following topics during your presentation:
1. State your name and when you will turn (or turned) 18.
2. Why are you taking this class & what do you expect/request from your classmates this year?
3. On a scale of 1-5 on political/issue awareness (with 5 being high), where would you rate
yourself? What political topics interest you and would you like to know more about and/or discuss
this year?
4. According to the first quiz, where do you fit? Do you agree with this result?
5. According to the second quiz, where do you fit? Do you agree with this result?
Part 1 and Part 2 Grading Rubric
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B
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F
Part 1
(Website Quizzes
& Worksheet)
Completed all
parts of
assignment with
good detail
Completed all
parts of
assignment with
basic detail
Completed at least
half of assignment
with good detail
Completed at least
half of assignment
with basic detail
Did not complete
at least half of the
assignment
Part 2
(Presentation)
Presented findings
with good detail
and reference to
Part 1
Presented findings
with some detail
and reference to
Part 1
Presented findings
on a basic/surface
level with some
reference to Part 1
Little effort given to
presentation and
little reference to
Part 1
Did not present
when called upon