Political Scale/Spectrum

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People obey the Government

Government obeys the people

RIGHTLEFT

Political Spectrum

LiberalRADICALS

REACTIONARIES

Middle

Conservatives

Optimistic outlook & a basic belief in the goodness of humanity & the inevitability of progress

-prefer evolutionary reforms

-help to define the direction of change

“Basic change through any means”

“Leave things as they are”

Focus on the selfishness of humanity & the need to restrict individual freedoms in order to preserve the traditional moral values of American Society

-Point out past accomplishments and strive to preserve our cherished heritage of the past

“Individuals tend to become more conservative as they get older” Why?

Why don’t radicals or reactionaries get elected in this country?

Political Spectrum

Liberal (Democrats)RADICALS

REACTIONARIES

Middle

Conservatives (Rep.)

Optimistic outlook & a basic belief in the goodness of humanity & the inevitability of progress

-prefer evolutionary reforms

-help to define the direction of change

-Believe in strong, supportive government

-Government protection

-Big Government

“Basic change through any means”

“Leave things as they are”

Focus on the selfishness of humanity & the need to restrict individual freedoms in order to preserve the traditional moral values of American Society

-Point out past accomplishments and strive to preserve our cherished heritage of the past

- Based on traditional christian values (their interpretation)

-Individual responsibility

-Small Government