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Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Topic 4.8
In terms of government size and intervention, how does conservatism compare with libertarianism?
The two philosophies share identical views regarding governmental size and involvement.
Libertarians usually advocate for bigger government compared to conservatives.
Conservatives typically accept a larger governmental role in societal issues than libertarians do.
Both ideologies generally reject any form of government intervention or regulation.
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