Conservatism - The New Right 1.2

Question 1

the new right is made up of what two strand of conservatism

Answer 1

• neo-liberalism
• neo-conservatism

Question 2

how is ‘the new right’ radical

Answer 2

• abandon state interventionism in economic and social affairs
• attack ‘pessimist’ social attitudes
• traditional values

Question 3

sum up the new right ( neo - liberalism/conservatism ) in 5 WORDS

Answer 3

economic liberty and moral responsibility

Question 4

what is Keynesian ( for like the 600th time ) ?

Answer 4

mixed economy

Question 5

what are the neo - liberal features of thatcherism

Answer 5

• control money supply and encourage economic investment
• privatisation
• promotion of free market
• less trade union power

Question 6

what are the neo - conservative features of thatcherism

Answer 6

• traditional families
• strong law and order
• opposition to ‘alternative’ lifestyle ( Section 28 on homosexuality )
• regulation on viewership