The Political Spectrum

1.Moderate 2.Independent 1.Left 2.Liberal 3.Democrat 1.Right 2.Conservative 3.Republican

Typical Beliefs – Left, Liberal, Democract Taxes – fund programs that help society Scope of Gov’t – gov’t control / business regulation stabalizes society Foreign Affairs – Spreading democracy and protecting human rights General Ideas: –Equal Opportunity is the gov’t job to protect –The “worker”, minority groups, students should be protected –Pro choice, anti-capital punishment

Typical Beliefs: Right, Conservative, Republican Taxes – Penalize the successful Scope of Gov’t – gov’t that is too big infringes individual freedom Foreign Affairs – Protect US business / economic interests; a strong military is important General Ideas: –Gov’t not compete with private industry –Business should be able to make as much profit as possible –Family, Faith, Patriotism –Pro-life, Pro-Capital Punishment