2. Believe in government action to achieve equality
Liberalism
Believe in government action to achieve equality
Government’s job = to ensure no one is in need
Emphasize individual’s rights, equality of opportunity
Everyone has an equal footing, equal chance to gain opportunities

3. Religious, cultural, nationally-defined beliefs and customs
Conservatism
Political philosophy that favors tradition in face of external forces for change
Religious, cultural, nationally-defined beliefs and customs
Critical of radical social change
Role of government: step back, do not provide means to achieve, but the freedom to achieve goals

4. Third Parties
Political parties organized as an alternative to major parties in the 2 party system
Still fall on the political spectrum, but usually focuses more on specific issues, like business or the environment

5. With your table partners…
You’ll get a list of political parties, as well as third parties
On your desk, you’ll draw the spectrum and work TOGETHER to place each party on the spectrum
One marker per group, must negotiate and talk with your partner about where each party goes
How to talk:
I think this one goes here because…
Okay, I agree because…
Okay, I disagree because…
How did you get to that conclusion?