political compass/spectrum Flashcards
political philosophy
your belief about government (gov u think we should have)
libertarian
government regulations NOTHING SOCIAL
authoritarian
government regulations ALL SOCIAL BEHAVIOR
liberal
government should regulate business/economy to maintain economy opportunity for all
conservative
government should stay out of economy
libertarian liberal
yes economy regulation + no social regulation
libertarian conservatives
MINIMAL economy regulation + MINIMAL social regulation
authoritarian liberal
yes economy regulation + yes social regulation
authoritarian conservatives
MINIMAL economy regulation + yes social regulation
the political spectrum
single continuum based on a individuals orientation to change
political left
supportive of change
political right
suspicious of change
moderates
centrists
conservative (spectrum)
maintain the PAST traditions (respects it)
reactionary (spectrum)
replace current system with PAST system