Political Spectrum
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Favor keeping things the way they are, which is called keeping the status quo, can be hesitant or cautious. They might not want to adopt new policies, especially if they involve increasing government responsibility. They feel that less government involvement in everyday life and business is better for our country.
Conservative
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On the far left of the political spectrum, call for wide-sweeping, rapid change in the political, social, or economic system. They may be willing to resort to extreme methods to bring about change, including the use of violence and revolution.
Radical
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Believe that the government should be actively involved in the promotion of social welfare of a nation’s citizens- which means to help make sure everyone has basic needs met. They usually call for peaceful and gradual change within the existing political system. They reject violent revolution as a way of changing the way things are, often called the status quo.
Liberal
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May share viewpoints with both liberals and conservatives. They are seen as tolerant, (accepting of other people’s views) They do not hold extreme views of their own. They advocate a “go-slow” or “wait-and-see” approach to social or political change.
Moderate
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Are on the far right of the ideological spectrum, want to go back to the way things were—the “good ol’ days.” , willing to use extreme methods, like abusing government power to achieve their goals.
Reationary