AP Government-Liberals Vs

Name: Period: October 25, 2017 AP Government-Liberals vs. Conservatives

Definitions:

1. Liberals: Desire change, prefer an active government in dealing with the economy, expanding opportunities for the disadvantaged and redistributing income (Democrats)

2. Conservatives: Want to conserve the past, prefer fewer governmental regulations, fewer policies for the disadvantaged, fewer tax laws, support defense spending (Republicans)

Thesis:

--Liberals support a more active role for government in most spheres while conservatives prefer to limit the scope of government.

Directions: Explain the difference between liberals’ and conservatives’ views on the scope of government. Use the viewpoints packet OR page 199 in your textbook OR your own knowledge to complete the following chart