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AQA A-Level Politics Paper 3 > Conservatism: types > Flashcards

Conservatism: types Flashcards

1
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When did Traditional Conservatism emerge and why?

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late 1700s

Response to French Revolution & Enlightenment

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Who is the most well-known traditional conservative thinker?

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Edmund Burke

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What are key principles of Traditional Conservatism?

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Organic Society

Gradual Reform

Pragmatism

Tradition

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What is the concept of an Organic Society in Traditional Conservatism?

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Complex RS between parts of society work together for harmony and functionality

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What does Hierarchy mean in Traditional Conservatism?

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People are not equal and different jobs require different societal groups

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What is the importance of Gradual Reform in Traditional Conservatism?

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Change should be gradual

->ensures social cohesion

Sudden/radical change is harmful

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What is the role of Pragmatism in Traditional Conservatism?

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ideological atttempts to create a perfect society will fail

Practical experience is essential

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How does Tradition function in Traditional Conservatism?

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Past wisdom- seen in institutions like religion and monarchy

Holds society together

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key thinkers associated with Traditional Conservatism?

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Edmund Burke

Thomas Hobbes

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When did One Nation Conservatism emerge and why?

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1800s

Threats to laissez-faire capitalism
Increased industrialisation

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Who is considered the founder of One Nation Conservatism?

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PM Benjamin Disraeli

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What are the main ideas of One Nation Conservatism?

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Maintain tradition

Imperialism

Social reform

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What is the significance of social reform in One Nation Conservatism?

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Offset negative effects of laissez-faire capitalism

Reduce chances of revolution

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How do One Nation conservatives view state intervention?

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Reject excessive state intervention in personal freedoms

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What economic approach have One Nation conservative governments used?

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Keynesian economics
-> increase employment
->provide welfare

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Who championed the New Right in the 1970s?

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Margaret Thatcher

17
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What two elements does the New Right combine?

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Neo-liberalism

Neo-conservatism

18
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What are the main ideas of the New Right?

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Radical opposition to social and economic intervention
traditional values
reactionary policies

19
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What does Neo-Liberalism advocate for?

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Minimal state

Individual freedom

FM economy

20
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What is the role of a Minimal State in Neo-Liberalism?

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Avoid economic inefficiency
created by nationalisation and high taxation

21
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What is the importance of Individual Freedom in Neo-Liberalism?

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People should be self-sufficient

Not rely on state welfare

Stops dependency

22
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How does Free Market Economics function in Neo-Liberalism?

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Meets consumer demand

Creates prosperity

Achieves results without gov intervention

23
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What does Neo-Conservatism advocate for?

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Social order

Tradition

Public morality

24
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What is the role of Social Order in Neo-Conservatism?

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Strong political leadership

Maintain societal cohesion

25
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How does Tradition contribute to Neo-Conservatism?

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Uphold traditional values eg religion

Maintains social discipline

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What is the stance on Public Morality in Neo-Conservatism?

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Reject alt lifestyles
eg gay marriage

Avoid undermining social cohesion

AQA A-Level Politics Paper 3 (13 decks)

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