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Understanding the Political Spectrum: Liberals vs. Conservatives in America

This overview explores the key differences between liberals and conservatives in American politics. It details how liberals advocate for a larger government with more healthcare involvement and progressive social policies, while conservatives prefer a smaller government with limited healthcare involvement, focusing on individual freedoms and traditional values. The document further examines economic views, such as government spending and taxation, and social stances on issues like gay marriage and abortion. Understanding these distinctions is crucial to navigating the political landscape.

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Understanding the Political Spectrum: Liberals vs. Conservatives in America

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  1. The Political Continuum

  2. Liberal vs. Conservative Liberal = Conservative = Republican Right Wing Red • Democrat • Left Wing • Blue

  3. Political Differences Democrats Republicans Prefer smaller government Less involvement in healthcare Should be privatized Follows Constitution closer Provide people with the freedom to pursue own goals • Prefer larger government • More involvement in healthcare • Looser interpretation of Constitution • Provide services to limit needs of people

  4. Economic Democrat Republican Less government spending Tax cuts for the wealthy and businesses • More government spending to provide services • More taxing of the wealthy

  5. Social Democrat Republican Opposed to gay marriage, anti-abortion, anti-stem cell research Support the right to bear arms • Not opposed to gay marriage, abortion, stem cell research • Do not agree with freedoms involving gun (right to bear arms)

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