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Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Topic 4.3
How does a "liberal" perspective differ from a "conservative" one concerning social issues?
Conservatives often espouse increased governmental control over personal freedom, while liberals urge more personal freedom with less governmental intrusion.
Both liberals and conservatives regularly prefer traditional societal norms to remain constant.
Both liberals and conservatives usually support flexible societal norms depending on circumstances.
Liberals tend to favor progressive changes, while conservatives typically support traditional societal norms.
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