Are you a Democrat? A Conservative? A Libertarian? A Republican? A Progressive?You hear people talk about Red states and Blue states. Is California Red or Blue?

What are you?

You are not alone in the beliefs and values you have about society and politics. Your values and beliefs make you part of a much larger group.

But which group?

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  GOV. / AM. HIST. ASSIGNMENT:

• Go to this website.

You will see a series of 25 opposing opinions (Statement 1 and Statement2).

• On each issue, decide which side you agree with, and how strongly you agree.

Try to answer as many questions as possible. If you are confused by the question, come back to it later.

At the end of the test, they will ask what political party you consider yourself part of. Answer if you can, but if you have no idea, leave it blank. Same with the Liberal / Moderate / Conservative question.

• Click CALCULATE MY RESULTS

You will get a Results Page that describes the group you are part of.

Group Titles include:

Enterprisers
Social Conservatives
Pro-Government Conservatives
Upbeats
Disaffecteds
Conservative Democrats
Disadvantaged Democrats
Liberals
Bystanders

• Copy the full group description into your blog. (Not the part where it just repeats your test responses.)

• To find out what your group thinks on various political issues, go to this page.

• Write in your blog about your reaction to the description. Is it accurate? How are you similar to or different from your Typological Group. What issues are most important to you, and are issues you would consider in voting for a candidate or on a law?

  

Liberal

Based on your answers to the questionnaire, you most closely resemble survey respondents within the Liberal typology group. This does not mean that you necessarily fit every group characteristic or agree with the group on all issues.

Liberals represent 17 percent of the American public, and 19 percent of registered voters.

Basic Description
This group has nearly doubled in proportion since 1999, Liberals now comprise the largest share of Democrats and is the single largest of the nine Typology groups. They are the most opposed to an assertive foreign policy, the most secular, and take the most liberal views on social issues such as homosexuality, abortion, and censorship. They differ from other Democratic groups in that they are strongly pro-environment and pro-immigration, issues which are more controversial among Conservative and Disadvantaged Democrats.

Defining Values
Strongest preference for diplomacy over use of military force. Pro-choice, supportive of gay marriage and strongly favor environmental protection. Low participation in religious activities. Most sympathetic of any group to immigrants as well as labor unions, and most opposed to the anti-terrorism Patriot Act.

Who They Are
Most (62%) identify themselves as liberal. Predominantly white (83%), most highly educated group (49% have a college degree or more), and youngest group after Bystanders. Least religious group in typology: 43% report they seldom or never attend religious services; nearly a quarter (22%) are seculars. More than one-third never married (36%). Largest group residing in urban areas (42%) and in the western half the country (34%). Wealthiest Democratic group (41% earn at least $75,000).

Lifestyle Notes
Largest group to have been born (or whose parents were born) outside of the U.S. or Canada (20%). Least likely to report having a gun at home (23%) or attending bible study or prayer group meetings (13%).

2004 Election
Bush 2%, Kerry 81%

Party ID
59% Democrat; 40% Independent/No Preference, 1% Republican (92% Dem/Lean Dem)

Media Use
Liberals are second only to Enterprisers in following news about government and public affairs most of the time (60%). Liberals’ use of the internet to get news is the highest among all groups (37%). 

I think this political party is like me. I strongly disagree with the war in Iraq like the other Liberals. The results say im very enviromental which is also true, I like animals and hate to see things torn down for a mall or shopping center.

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