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LIBERAL (LEFT) IDEOLOGY A liberal believes the government should actively promote health, education, and justice. Liberals are willing to curtail economic freedom to increase equality, for example, by regulating business to protect consumers. In social matters, however, liberals believe the government should not restrict most individual freedoms.
CONSERVATIVE (RIGHT) IDEOLOGY A conservative believes in limiting the role of government, except in supporting traditional moral values. Conservatives believe individuals, not the government, should solve social problems. They oppose government limitations on businesses and believe free markets ensure the best economic outcomes.
MODERATES and LIBERTARIANS (MIDDLE) Moderates fall somewhere between liberals and conservatives. For example, a moderate may want the government to regulate business and support traditional values. Libertarianssupport both economic and social freedoms – free markets and unrestricted speech (NIMBY) (“Out of my pocket and out of my bedroom”)
AUTHORITARIAN Authoritarianswant governments to advance society and individuals through expert central planning. They often doubt whether self-government is practical. Left-authoritarians are also called socialists, while fascists are right-authoritarians.