Consider why political ideology is so important in American government. Then reflect on your own political ideology. Where does your political ideology stand on the political spectrum? 

Do you see yourself as a conservative, liberal, socialist, libertarian, a member of a minor political party, or some mix thereof? 

Use the Political Parties Template and Party Match quiz in the Learning Resources to answer the questions in your Discussion response. Be sure to answer the questions carefully and truthfully, and then complete the Party Match Quiz to determine your political ideology and party identification for purposes of discussion (you will not submit the Quiz to your instructor). Review and evaluate the political commercials in the Learning Resources and their influence on American political life. Then consider the following questions: Which political party was responsible for producing each commercial? How did this influence the content of the commercial? What was the intent of the message in each commercial? How might these commercials impact voter decisions? What role does the media plays in shaping your political ideology and party identification? Include at least one reference and citation from the course readings and one reference and citation from an article found in the Walden Library