Personal Political Ideology - Coursework Example

In simple words, political ideology consists of certain notions or ideas about how the socio-political regime should function to create a certain type of social order, and concerns itself as to how the political power should be allocated and be used to what ends. Personally, my political ideology would tend to be more of a conservative type. I have always believed that my country comes first, and one should consistently be ready to fight for his country, without looking at the ethical or moral side of the issue. As per my beliefs, a good, stable economic condition of a country comes from the individual efforts of its citizens and a free trading order. I strongly believe that in the US, especially in today’s context, immigrants have become a huge burden, with them taking away a large share of the job market, which should in the natural course have gone to the Americans. Though not overtly religious, I believe in more conservative social values and do not particularly endorse the concept of same-sex marriage. Environmental protection certainly does not top the list of my priorities, as I feel that the US has already done more than enough in this regard, and any further effort would mean job cuts and economic losses. I find private spending is more efficient than the government pattern of expenditure which is far more extravagant and inefficacious. So all these personal political ideologies put me into the bracket of what in the US is known as the Conservative Republican.

 In regards to the government’s involvement in our lives, for better or for worse, I certainly feel that we could do without too much interference from the government in our daily lives. Less government certainly spells better for us. Strict trading regulations by the government tend to create problems of stagnation and a closed economy, which results in widespread poverty and destitute conditions. Competition in the free market certainly spells better for any economic condition. This is primarily owing to the fact any government interference would inevitably lead to corruption and improvident handling of matters. Individual choices and civil society involvement should be given more importance, over government interferences. The civil populace should be allowed to handle to certain social responsibilities, to make them feel more involved in society at large.

My political philosophy as per the typology test shows to be that of an ‘Enterpriser,’ and is closely linked to the ideals of the Conservative Republican political party of the US.

This result is analogous to my self-assessment of my political ideology. My beliefs are more or less at par with the ideologies of the Conservative Republicans, whose chief notions are based on less interference of the government in issues about individual matters and trade activities, complete devotion towards the country, less involvement in matters of environmental protection and general building a social discouragement for same-sex marriages. I also strongly support the Conservative Republican view that we have done more than enough for the environment, and it’s time we start thinking about how to further increase our flagging economy so that every American has a job.

I fit into the Conservative group that comprises about 26% to 36% of the total US population. It comprises of a small percentage of the total population, where most people are seen holding views of the Moderate type (35%-50% of the total population according to the New York Times/CBS News surveys consist of Moderates). This does not surprise me, as I certainly hold views that seem to be of a more conservative type. For me, service for the country comes first, even above any sort of personal views and opinions. I believe that personal endeavor and the noninterference of the government are two factors that will better the economy of the country. Though I am not what can be termed as overtly religious, I certainly have some sort of reservations against the passing of the bill that will legalize gay marriages. These personal political ideologies of mine, indeed without any doubt, would most certainly place me as a Conservative Republican.