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The government should encourage rather than restrict prayer in the public schools. What is the political viewpoint?
The federal government has an obligation to regulate business to preserve the environment for future generations. What is the political viewpoint?
Affirmative action programs deny equality of opportunity to whites in hiring. What is the political viewpoint?
The federal government should provide funds to improve public schools and make college possible for more young adults. What is the political viewpoint?
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I want the government to create political and social change. What is the political viewpoint?
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I defend the status quo. What is the political viewpoint?
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I believe we should have a very active national government. What is the political viewpoint?
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I support the return of power to the states, as opposed to it being in the hands of the national government. What is the political viewpoint?
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I have a passion for helping disadvantaged and unorganized groups. What is the political viewpoint?
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I stress responsibility and freedom to make their own economic and personal decisions. What is the political viewpoint?
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I want to free individuals from oppression, discrimination, and prejudice. What is the political viewpoint?
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I'm inclined to pass laws that regulate moral, economic, and cultural beliefs. What is the political viewpoint?
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I believe that there should be no religion in schools. What is the political viewpoint?
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I believe there should be religion in schools. What is the political viewpoint?
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I want to regulate business to protect the environment. What is the political viewpoint?
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I oppose government regulations of big business, as it hurts profits. What is the political viewpoint?
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I'm pro-affirmative action. What is the political viewpoint?
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I believe in work for yourself. What is the political viewpoint?
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Pro-welfare all the way. What is the political viewpoint?
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I oppose new taxation and universal governmentally funded healthcare. What is the political viewpoint?
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I'm pro-universal healthcare. What is the political viewpoint?
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Pro-choice, no doubt. What is the political viewpoint?
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Anti-abortion. Sad isn't it? What is the political viewpoint?
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Pro-equal rights amendment, no discrimination on my watch. What is the political viewpoint?
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Won't guarantee rights to women, minorities, or homosexuals. What is the political viewpoint?
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Anti-death penalty. What is the political viewpoint?
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The death penalty is appropriate. What is the political viewpoint?
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I wish to defend the rights of the accused. What is the political viewpoint?
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I want criminals to pay debt to society with tough consequences. What is the political viewpoint?
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Decrease the taxes for military spending against the Patriot Act. Believes in a strong military first and domestic issues second. What is the political viewpoint?
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Pro-diplomatic. What is the political viewpoint?
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Pro-NRA. What is the political viewpoint?
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Believes that guns kill people. What is the political viewpoint?
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Believes people kill people. What is the political viewpoint?
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Everyone has a right to citizenship. What is the political viewpoint?
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Illegal immigrants should be deported. What is the political viewpoint?
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The individual is basically responsible for his own well-being, so the government should make welfare recipients go to work. What is the political viewpoint?
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The federal government should limit its spending so that individuals enjoy the maximum freedom of choice in spending their income. What is the political viewpoint?
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Unregulated free enterprise benefits the rich at the expense of the poor. What is the political viewpoint?
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The government should guarantee medical care for everyone. What is the political viewpoint?
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The Supreme Court should reverse its decision to legalize abortions in order to protect the right to life for a fetus. What is the political viewpoint?
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The federal government should guarantee the rights of homosexuals. What is the political viewpoint?
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Present federal laws effectively guarantee the rights of women and make passage of the equal rights amendment unnecessary. What is the political viewpoint?
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Study Notes
Conservative Views
- Favor government encouragement of prayer in public schools.
- Assert that affirmative action denies opportunity to white individuals.
- Support the status quo and resist major political and social change.
- Advocate for the return of power to state governments from the national government.
- Emphasize personal responsibility and freedom of economic choices.
- Oppose government regulation of big business to protect profits.
- Support the death penalty as an appropriate punishment.
- Believe in strict consequences for criminals, advocating for a tough justice system.
- Support military spending over domestic issues, prioritizing a strong military.
Liberal Views
- Advocate for federal regulation of business to ensure environmental preservation.
- Support public funding for education to enhance accessibility for students.
- Desire governmental action to create social and political change.
- Stand for helping disadvantaged groups and fighting discrimination.
- Call for the separation of church and state in education.
- Support universal healthcare and welfare programs.
- Strongly pro-choice and advocate for women’s rights.
- Oppose the death penalty and seek to defend the rights of the accused.
- Promote diplomatic solutions over military action.
- Assert that everyone has a right to citizenship, opposing deportation of illegal immigrants.
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Test your understanding of liberal and conservative ideologies with this engaging quiz. Each question focuses on key beliefs and policies from both perspectives, helping you identify where they stand on various issues. Perfect for students and anyone interested in political science.
