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Conservatism

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Pragmatism?

a)

This rejects practical experience and argues that innovation is the way forward

b)

This argues that you must take a fundamentalist approach to theory

c)

This rejects theory and ideology in favour of practical experience

d)

This argues that you should keep trying different options until something works

2.

What 2 strands of Conservatism are associated with pragmatism? (2 answers)

a)

Traditional

b)

Neo

c)

Ultra

d)

One-Nation

3.

What is tradition? (2 answers)

a)

A sense that things were better in the old days

b)

Hip Hop prior to 1996

c)

A religious doctrine arguing that we should return to older values

d)

An attachment to the institutions, customs and practices of a society

4.

Because of human imperfection, conservatives stress that (2 answers):

a)

There needs to be a tough stance on law and order to deter criminal behaviour

b)

We are naturally competitive, self-interest is a more powerful motivator than altruism

c)

The state is bad, its existence corrupts us and makes us do evil things

d)

Cooperation is needed, a sense of equality that binds us together as one

5.

What is Atomism? (2 answers)

a)

The idea that society is made up of self-interested and self-sufficient individuals

b)

The commit to building a nuclear weapon within five years

c)

The idea that society consists of an explosion of common interests that need to be tied together

d)

Increasing social breakdown and isolation

6.

What is paternalism?

a)

A hierarchical organic society designed to ensure social cohesion

b)

Men should be dominant in society and act as father figures

c)

A great leader should be appointed, who should give us guidance and direction

d)

The collective is always more important than the individual

7.

What ideas does the New Right believe in? (2 answers)

a)

Keynesian Economics

b)

Libertarianism

c)

Neo-Liberalism

d)

Paternalism

8.

What does "Noblesse Oblige" mean?

a)

Nobles have no obligations

b)

Obligations are essential to a effective society

c)

Nobles have to behave with honour for greater glory

d)

Nobility and privilege brings social responsibilities with it

9.

What is laissez-faire capitalism?

a)

Capitalism should be free from restriction or controls set by the government

b)

Lazy people will dominate the economic system, taking long toilet breaks and sitting in the park

c)

Capitalism needs to be controlled and regulated by a higher authority

d)

Life needs to be fair. Capitalism should promote equality and mutual understanding

10.

What ideas did Friedman promote? (2 answers)

a)

Keynesian economics

b)

Neo-Liberalism

c)

Modern Liberalism

d)

Monetarism

11.

What 2 ideas are linked to anti-permissiveness? (2 answers)

a)

People need to be more self-reliant and stop asking permission to do things

b)

People should be allowed to choose whatever lifestyle they like.

c)

It leads to the spreading of immoral lifestyles, these go against the teachings of God

d)

People choosing different moral positions undermines social cohesion

12.

What did Thomas Hobbes argue?

a)

That people need an ordered society so that they can lead a free life

b)

That an ordered society should be structured around the collective need

c)

The state is bad, we need a small state so that people are free to live their independent lives

d)

Society needs a dictator who can dominate us. This will keep order and give us structure

13.

Burke argued in favour of Empiricism, what is empiricism?

a)

Theory gives us a structure from which to build a society from

b)

To seek an Empire is natural, it is the job of developed nations to civilise the world

c)

Knowledge comes from real experience, not from abstract theories

d)

Society should beware of short term trends and victories. Long term history is far more important

14.

What did Edmund Burke argue?

a)

Change is natural and necessary and should be encouraged

b)

The French Revolution demonstrates the importance or radical, revolutionary change

c)

The American Revolution was not a true revolution, as society was not sufficiently transformed afterwards

d)

Change should be approached with caution, protecting the delicate balance of society

15.

What does Michael Oakeshott argue about theory?

a)

That they create a collective mindset which is dangerous for national stability

b)

It is a fundamental building block of modern politics

c)

That they oversimplify complex situations

d)

That they are not abstract enough, and this makes application difficult

16.

What did Ayn Rand argue?

a)

People should work hard to achieve a life of purpose and productiveness

b)

People have a moral obligation to support their fellow human beings

c)

That a person's happiness is a secondary consideration to the needs of the state

d)

People should be free to do whatever they like as long as they do not cause harm to others

17.

Robert Nozick holds which New Right viewpoint?

a)

Individuals are a secondary consideration, compared to the needs of the nation

b)

Individuals own their bodies, talents, abilities and labour

c)

Individuals are a part of a wider collective, this makes up the state

d)

Individuals must have their actions limited by the state, this will protect order and stability

18.

Robert Nozick likens the state to a...

a)

Self Portrait

b)

Laughing Cavalier

c)

Picasso Cubist Portrait

d)

Night Watchman