Individualism and Collectivism Quiz Flashcards
order of parties on the political spectrum from left to right
communism, democratic socialism, liberalism, conservatism, fascism
what is another name for far-left government
radical; progressive
what is another name for far-right government
reactionary; regressive
how does a radical government want to change
change conditions as quickly as possible
How does reactionary want change
Believe in keeping tradition and maintaining the present system
communism
system based on community or state ownership
socialism
Individuals participate in the system but the government plays a strong role in regulating the economy
liberalism beliefs about change
Favours change through moderate means when necessary to improve societal conditions
what does conservatism want
favours keeping traditions and protecting existing conditions
fascism
Dictatorial form of government which encourages private ownership through a state-controlled private enterprise economy
john Locke
government interference to establish order in society and to protect rights of life liberty and prosperity
what did voltaire believe in
believed in having a strong enlightened monarch who would protect the rights of the people
rousseau
in favour of individual freedoms but against private property; thinks people should give up some freedom in favour of the will of the majority
what did montesquieu do
created separate branches of the government
hobbes
Thinks people are brutal and violent and that if left to themselves they would act on this evol so there needed to be a high level of government control
