The '''political spectrum''' classifies some political positions as [[leftist]] or [[rightist]].
The '''political spectrum''' classifies some political positions as [[leftist]] or [[rightist]].
Politics on the 'right' usually
Politics on the 'right' usually
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imply taking positions in favor of the traditional system of a society, including its traditional values and its traditional ruling institutions, while politics on the left
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imply taking positions in favor of the traditional system of a society, including its traditional values and its traditional ruling institutions, while politics on the'left' usually
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imply challenging the traditional system of a society, by people who believe their economic interests, or personal values, or political rights are not supported by the traditional ruling institutions.