Political Spectrum Flashcards
Definition of Radical
Very different from the usual or traditional
Definition of Liberal
Willing to respect the other sides opinions
Definition of Moderate
Average in views
Definition of Conservative
Doesn’t like change and has traditional views
Definition of Reactionary
Opposed to social, political, and economic change.opposed to social, political, and economic change.
Definition of Libertarian
Someone who believes in minimal government interference in people’s lives, focusing on individual freedom and personal responsibility
What do the terms Left and Right mean?
Left = Progressive, more government involvement
Right = Conservative, less government involvement
Where do Democrats and Republicans fall on the Spectrum?
Democrats = Left (progressive, more government involvement)
Republicans = Right (conservative, less government involvement)
Healthcare
Supported by liberals
Abortion
Supported by liberals
Gun Control
Supported by liberals
Taxes
Conservatives oppose high taxes and advocate for lower taxes
National Debt
It is not directly supported by either
Jobs/Big Businesses
Supported by Liberals
