Conservative vs. Liberal

What do conservative policies generally emphasize?

• The need for the government to solve problems.

• The empowerment of the individual to solve problems.

• The need for extensive social programs.

• The need for government control over the economy.

What do conservatives believe about taxpayer-funded abortions?

• They support taxpayer-funded abortions.

• They believe taxpayer dollars should not be used for abortions.

• They believe the government should provide abortions.

• They support partial birth abortions.

What is the liberal stance on partial birth abortion?

• They support legislation to prohibit partial birth abortions.

• They believe it is a personal choice of a woman.

• They believe it is the murder of a human being.

• They believe taxpayer dollars should not be used for partial birth abortions.

What is the conservative stance on partial birth abortion?

• They support legislation to prohibit partial birth abortions.

• They believe it is a personal choice of a woman.

• They believe it is not a human life.

• They believe taxpayer dollars should be used for partial birth abortions.

What do conservatives believe about the free market system?

• It should be regulated by the government.

• It creates the greatest opportunity and highest standard of living.

• It is motivated by public interest.

• It needs government intervention to level the playing field.

What do liberals believe about the use of school vouchers?

• They improve school performance.

• They create competition.

• They take money away from public schools.

• They are necessary for school choice.

According to conservatives, what is the impact of the free market system?

• It burdens society with excessive government regulation.

• It produces less economic growth.

• It creates fewer jobs.

• It provides the highest standard of living.

What is the liberal perspective on energy resources?

• Support increased production of nuclear energy.

• Support increased exploration of oil and gas.

• Support increased production of alternative energy sources like wind and solar power.

• Support private ownership of gas and electric industries.

According to the liberal view, what is a major contributor to global warming?

• Increased production of nuclear energy.

• Increased production of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels.

• Increased production of wind and solar energy.

• Increased production of hydroelectric power.

What is the liberal perspective on the role of local and federal government in gun control?

• The government should not be involved in gun control.

• The government should protect people through law enforcement agencies and the military.

• The government should allow individuals to have guns for protection.

• The government should reduce gun control laws.