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title: "Political Ideology Definition and Importance"
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- A political ideology is a coherent system of ideas, values, and beliefs about the proper organization of state, society, and economy that guides political action.
- Who coined the term 'ideology' and how did Marx redefine it?
- What is the origin of the Left–Right political spectrum?
- How does the Indian Constitution reflect multiple ideologies?
- What is meant by the 'end of ideology' thesis?

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