Ideology A comprehensive set<span> of </span>beliefs about the nature of people<span> and about the </span>role<span> of an institution or </span>government<span>. | Conservatism </span>A set<span> of beliefs that includes a limited </span>role<span> for the national </span>government<span>in helping individuals, support for traditional </span>values<span> and lifestyles, and a cautious response to change.</span>