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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]]