1. Political Scale/Spectrum 5050 100 0 People obey the Government Government obeys the people RIGHTLEFT

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

3. Political Spectrum Liberal (Democrats) RADICALSRADICALS REACTIONARIESREACTIONARIES Middle Conservatives (Rep.) 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 “Basic change through any means” “Leave things as they are” 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