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Political ideology

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Intro to Political Science

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Political ideology is a set of ethical ideals, principles, doctrines, myths, or symbols of a social movement, institution, class, or large group that explains how society should work and offers some political and cultural blueprint for a certain social order. It encompasses a broad range of topics including economics, education, healthcare policy, and human rights.

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