Conservatism Core Principles

Pragmatism rejects ideological theory in favour of …

• Practical Experience

• Free Market Economics

• Philosophical Debate

• Abstract Idea

"Change to Conserve" is linked to which Conservative principle?

• Organicism

• Pragmatism

• Tradition

• Paternalism

The principle of tradition has roots in what?

• Philosophy

• Ideology

• Religion

• Common Sense

What traditional institution is credited with providing a sense of national identity and pride?

• Family

• Monarchy

• Parliament

• Magna Carta

What principle was used to criticise New Labour's constitutional reforms?

• Pragmatism

• Human Imperfection

• Libertarianism

• Tradition

Which of these is not one of the three categories of 'human imperfection'?

• Physical

• Psychological

• Intellectual

• Moral

What do Conservatives believe humans cannot understand?

• Anything

• Maths

• Complex realities of the world

• Politics

What do Conservatives believe is the answer to moral flaws?

• Tough Law & Order

• Rehabilitation

• National Security

• Encourage Co-Operation

Organicism believes that society is a what?

• Traditional Institution

• Living Organism

• Family

• Atomism

Underpinning organic society are 2 key things - what are they?

• Hierarchy

• Welfare

• Order

• Authority