types:
ideologie
an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation
paradigma
the generally accepted perspective of a particular discipline at a given time
wereldbeeld
a comprehensive view of the world and human life
totalitarisme
the principle of complete and unrestricted power in government
collectivisme
a political theory that the people should own the means of production
communisme
a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society
behoudzucht,
conservatisme
a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
democratie
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
sociaal-democratie
the belief in a gradual transition from capitalism to socialism by democratic means
extremisme
any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
fascisme
a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
federalisme
the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units
liberalisme,
vrijzinnigheid
a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
meritocratie
the belief that rulers should be chosen for their superior abilities and not because of their wealth or birth
radicalisme
the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society
republicanisme
the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government
socialisme
a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
theocratie
the belief in government by divine guidance
agnosticisme
a religious orientation of doubt; a denial of ultimate knowledge of the existence of God