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Political Scale/Spectrum

Political Scale/Spectrum. LEFT. RIGHT. Anarchy. Communism. Socialism. Liberal Tendancies. Moderate. Conservative Tendancies. Conservatives. Totalitarianism. Liberals. Nat'l Socialism. Fascism. 50. 0. 100. People obey the Government. Government obeys the people.

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Political Scale/Spectrum

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  1. Political Scale/Spectrum LEFT RIGHT Anarchy Communism Socialism Liberal Tendancies Moderate Conservative Tendancies Conservatives Totalitarianism Liberals Nat'l Socialism Fascism 50 0 100 People obey the Government Government obeys the people

  2. Liberal vs. Conservative…. What does it mean??? Watch each of the following video clips and try to define Liberal and Conservative…. Take notes in a T-chart: Conservative Liberal Liberal vs. Conservative? Crash Course Are their brains different? Ted Talk

  3. Political Spectrum “Basic change through any means” “Leave things as they are” Middle RADICALS Liberal Conservatives REACTIONARIES Optimistic outlook & a basic belief in the goodness of humanity & the inevitability of progress -prefer evolutionary reforms -help to define the direction of change 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?

  4. Political Spectrum “Basic change through any means” “Leave things as they are” Middle Conservatives (Rep.) RADICALS Liberal (Democrats) REACTIONARIES • 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 • 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

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