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Line 1: − A '''conservative''' is one who adheres to principles of limited government, personal responsibility and moral virtue. He or she agrees with the statement in George Washington's [[Farewell Address]] that "religion and morality are indispensable supports" to political prosperity.<ref>http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/democrac/49.htm</ref> Conservatism arose in the 19th century as a response to [[liberalism]], particularly as manifested in the [[French Revolution]].+ − − In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by the following beliefs: − − * National defense and high military spending − * Return of prayer in school − * Stronger protection of 2nd Amendment rights (weaker gun control laws) − * Economic allocative efficiency (as opposed to popular equity) − * Stronger law enforcement and anti-crime laws, including the death penalty − * Prevention of teaching sexual education in public schools − * Abandonment of public schools in favor of private, particularly using tuition vouchers − * Private medical care and retirement plans − * Strong, unilateral foreign policy − * Weakening or cancellation of failed social support programs − * Government restrictions on same-sex marriage and abortion − − Many conservatives hold a strong [[libertarian]] conviction in the belief that the state should not interfere with the [[economy]], [[gun control]], and the redistribution of wealth. − − About every 20-60 years, a conservative has been elected president of the United States. Examples include: − − <br>[[George Washington]] − <br>[[James Monroe]] − <br>[[James Polk]] − <br>[[Abraham Lincoln]] − <br>[[Grover Cleveland]] − <br>[[William Hoard Taft]] − <br>[[Warren G. Harding]] − <br>[[Ronald Reagan]] − <br>[[George W. Bush]] − − − In America, most conservatives tend to align with the [[Republican Party]] or the [[Libertarian Party]]. − − In the United Kingdom the present parlimentary opposition party is called the Conservative party [http://www.conservatives.com]and as it's name suggests hold traditional conservative views. It's current leader is David Cameron − == References == − − Conservative party UK <http://www.conservatives.com/> − [[Category:Politics]]
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