MY POLITICAL IDEALOLOGY

The ACE Project defines a political party as, "an organized group of people with at least roughly similar political aims and opinions , that seeks to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office." Political Parties in America are often seen as the core elements of American politics as they tend to decide which elected officials get into office and carry out the party's ideological policies.  Parties have had key functions in democracy since the founding of America as they link the governmental institutions with different communities with roughly similar political and social views. A political party's key roles but are not exclusive to: Representing groups of interest.  Mobilizing citizens to participate in political decisions. (Ex. elections) Then transforming these opinions into real policies.  Socializing and educating voters in the key functioning of the political and electoral system (often times in favo...

One of the most influential pieces of American politics are  Interest Groups . Interest groups are organized groups who attempt to persuade government through lobbying. Interest groups try to shape policies   by mobilizing voters  and putting pressure on elected officials (primarily congress). Interest groups do this through gathering information (often times through misguided polling) and massive campaigns contributions. I like to look at interest groups as minority groups  or special interest groups . Interest groups often times give a voice to an underrepresented population of America but also are often a source of controversy as their methods to influence policymakers are often questionable. Below I've listed some advantages to Interest Groups . ADVANTAGES Promoting Democracy : Interest groups allow for all groups of people to have some sort of representation in the political field. Especially those based on religion, gender, race, etc. Numbers: Lobbying...

After taking the "People-Press" political ideology test , I was described as a 'Market Skeptic Republican '. As someone reigning from a very liberal and progressive city but coming from a very moderate household, I wasn't too surprised by the result. Market Skeptic Republicans carry the majority of Republican beliefs. This includes but is not exclusive to: Low taxation Protection of the state's and individual's rights Allowance for immigration, but discouraging illegal immigration On the other hand, a Market Skeptic Republican is very unlike the rest of the Republican Party because of 2 beliefs: The American economic system unfairly favors the powerful & wealthy Corporate America makes an unjust amount of profit These beliefs are all generally conservative but aren't exclusive to the GOP. The GOP isn't the only party present in America though, in fact, there is one party in particular that holds heavy contrasts in beliefs ...