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AP United States Government and Politics›Unit 4: American Political Ideologies and Beliefs›American Political Ideologies and Beliefs

Ideology and Policymaking

Ideology shapes economic and social policy, from views on taxes and regulation to debates over individual liberty.

Keynesian vs. supply-side
Monetary policy and the Fed
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4American Political Ideologies and Beliefs

Political Socialization and Public Opinion Polling
Liberal and Conservative Ideologies
Ideology and Policymaking

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