| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| [**Liberal (**Left Side of Politics) | |
| More likely to change policy with the times. Supports tax money to help the poor and to provide government services. Supports liberties over order.](https://imported-tree-606.notion.site/Liberal-Left-Side-of-Politics-More-likely-to-change-policy-with-the-times-Supports-tax-money-to-h-18b42880c459813ba91cfccb4c341a3b) | Likely to change with times. Chooses liberties over order |
| Centrists (Middle of Politics) | People who belief in both Conservative and Liberal values. |
| [Conservative (Right Side of Politics) | |
| More likely to be slow with change. Favors less government involvement in the economy and services. Support order over liberties. ](https://imported-tree-606.notion.site/Conservative-Right-Side-of-Politics-More-likely-to-be-slow-with-change-Favors-less-government-inv-18b42880c459815e9692c866355987ed) | Unlikely to change with times. Chooses order over liberties |
| [Individualism | |
| Places an individual’s interest above the group; people pursue their own self-interest with little government interference. (Generally a conservative belief)](https://imported-tree-606.notion.site/Individualism-Places-an-individual-s-interest-above-the-group-people-pursue-their-own-self-interest-18b42880c4598103a453e178452b7b0a) | Individuals can best argue their own interests |
| [Equality of Opportunity | |
| Agrees that government support (through laws and policy) creates a level-playing field for opportunity for ALL people (Generally a liberal belief)](https://imported-tree-606.notion.site/Equality-of-Opportunity-Agrees-that-government-support-through-laws-and-policy-creates-a-level-pla-18b42880c45981fc8936fcb7f52583f6) | Government support should create equal opportunity for people |
| [**Free Enterprise | |
| “**Laissez Faire” government approach in the economy; the economy would be naturally regulated by the decisions of consumers and producers (Generally a conservative belief)](https://imported-tree-606.notion.site/Free-Enterprise-Laissez-Faire-government-approach-in-the-economy-the-economy-would-be-naturally-r-18b42880c45981d986f7e3fb153fe384) | Economy should be regulated by consumers and producers. |
| Laissez Faire | Means “Let It Be” applied to the free market. |
| [Rule of Law | |
| A government that establishes laws that apply equally to ALL, including government leaders; prevent abuses of powers (Generally a liberal belief) ](https://imported-tree-606.notion.site/Rule-of-Law-A-government-that-establishes-laws-that-apply-equally-to-ALL-including-government-leade-18b42880c4598115885df86302d19d85) | Law should effect everyone |
**Liberal (**Left Side of Politics) More likely to change policy with the times. Supports tax money to help the poor and to provide government services. Supports liberties over order.
Conservative (Right Side of Politics) More likely to be slow with change. Favors less government involvement in the economy and services. Support order over liberties.
Individualism Places an individual’s interest above the group; people pursue their own self-interest with little government interference. (Generally a conservative belief)
Equality of Opportunity Agrees that government support (through laws and policy) creates a level-playing field for opportunity for ALL people (Generally a liberal belief)
**Free Enterprise “**Laissez Faire” government approach in the economy; the economy would be naturally regulated by the decisions of consumers and producers (Generally a conservative belief)
Rule of Law A government that establishes laws that apply equally to ALL, including government leaders; prevent abuses of powers (Generally a liberal belief)
POLITICAL SOCIALIZATION: The process by which you develop your political beliefs