Government Ideologies Flashcards
What did liberals favor through 18th and 19th century?
Limited government
What has happened over time to ideology of liberals?
Remained individualists but view on need for government changed.
What is conservatism?
Belief in private property rights and free enterprise.
What are liberals criticized for?
Rely too much on government to solve problems. Limit capacity of markets and create large unmanageable bureaucracies.
What do conservatives want in terms of government size?
Smaller government
What are social conservatives?
Focus more on morality and lifestyle.
Who believes in the new right?
Social conservatives
What is some criticism against conservatives?
Basically opposing liberals.
What is socialism?
Means of production are controlled by the state and state provides human welfare services. Allows for free markets in other activities.
What is communism?
Single political party represents working classes controls the government.
