Distinguishing Democratic Socialism

Political ideologies significantly influence voter behavior and policy preferences in the United States. A major spectrum within these ideologies includes liberalism, conservatism, and democratic socialism. While liberalism typically advocates for social equality and government intervention in the economy, conservatism emphasizes limited government and traditional social values. An emerging ideological perspective, democratic socialism, seeks to combine democratic governance with equitable distribution of resources and social welfare initiatives.

Which of the following statements best captures a key feature that distinguishes democratic socialism from both liberalism and conservatism?