1. The Political Spectrum40 20
Moderate
Conservative
Liberal

2. What does it mean to be… …CONSERVATIVE?
Likes the status quo (the way things are now)
Traditional American values and a strong National Defense
Personal responsibility, limited or less gov’t
Places more importance on states’ rights than the federal government

3. What does it mean to be… Liberal? Advocates change and innovation
Tends to trust the government to provide a better life-”take care of those who can’t take care of themselves”
Gov’t needs to help to achieve equal opportunity and equality for all
Less $pending on military (defense)-more on social programs

4. What does it mean to be… Radical?
Wants immediate change, and lots of it
Believes that government should be highly involved in every aspect of life
Believes that government should provide many free services in exchange for control

5. What does it mean to be… Reactionary?
Want to return to a time before government
Believe in the near elimination of all government control-total freedom