Liberal v Conservative

Phil believes that people who are able to work should get jobs, and if they choose not to, they should not expect to get assistance from the rest of society, and especially not from the government which is too involved in our lives anyway.

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Libertarian

Lisa thinks that a same sex couple would be just as good parents if they both loved the child as a heterosexual couple. She thinks that family values includes having two loving parents for a child and therefore states should allow same sex couples to adopt children without regard to their sexuality.

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Libertarian

This group believes in discarding old ideas and embracing new behaviors and opinions.

• Conservatives
• Liberals
• Reactionary
• Radical

Government should be actively involved in promotion of the social welfare of nation's citizens

• Conservative

• Moderate

• Socialist

• Liberal

• Authoritarian

This group likes to hold on to old traditions and ideas and does not want to change or reform anything in relation to politics and religion.

• Liberals

• Libertarian

• Reactionary

• Conservatives

Associated with liberals, this political party has a more progressive ideology. They believe the government should play a more active role in the lives of its citizens.

• Democrats
• Republicans
• Reactionary
• Radical

Associated with conservatives, this political party holds onto its traditional values. They favor lower tax rates and believe the government should play less of a role in the lives of its citizens.

• Democrat
• Republican
• Reactionary
• Radical

Prefers a medium-sized government that regulates personal behavior but not the economy.

• Communitarian

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Libertarian

Prefers a medium-sized government that regulates the economy and uses taxes to pay for public services.

• Communitarian

• Conservative

• Liberal

• Libertarian

What is the term for personal opinions about how government should operate?

• Political Ideology

• Political Socialization

• Public Opinion

• Push Poll