Identify two leaders, one at the state level, and one at the national level, that have conservative and liberal beliefs. Examine whether those beliefs match your personal position. Explain how they do and how they do not.
Abortion
Affirmative Action
Death Penalty
Education – vouchers & charter schools
Liberals believe in government action to achieve equal opportunity and equality for all. It is the duty of the government to alleviate social ills and to protect civil liberties and individual and human rights. Believe the role of the government should be to guarantee that no one is in need. Liberal policies generally emphasize the need for the government to solve problems.
Conservatives believe in personal responsibility, limited government, free markets, individual liberty, traditional American values and a strong national defense. Believe the role of government should be to provide people the freedom necessary to pursue their own goals. Conservative policies generally emphasize empowerment of the individual to solve problems.
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