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| − | A '''conservative''' is one who adheres to principles of limited government, personal responsibility and moral virtue. He 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]].
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| − | A conservative relies more on the application of reason rather than personal whim. Conservatives oppose collectivism and emphasize equal opportunity rather than equal results. Conservatives support a complete right of self-defense both on an individual level and for our nation as a whole.
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| − | In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by the following beliefs:
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| − | * National defense and high military spending
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| − | * Return of prayer in school
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| − | * Stronger protection of 2nd Amendment rights (weaker gun control laws)
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| − | * Economic allocative efficiency (as opposed to popular equity)
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| − | * Stronger law enforcement and anti-crime laws, including the death penalty
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| − | * Prevention of teaching sexual education, evolution, global warming, and other controversial issues in public schools
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| − | * Abandonment of public schools in favor of private, particularly using tuition vouchers
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| − | * Private medical care and retirement plans
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| − | * Strong, unilateral foreign policy
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| − | * Weakening or cancellation of failed social support programs
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| − | * Government restrictions on same-sex marriage and abortion
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| − | 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.
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| − | About every 20-60 years, a conservative has been elected president of the United States. Examples include:
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| − | <br>[[George Washington]]
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| − | <br>[[James Monroe]]
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| − | <br>[[Abraham Lincoln]]
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| − | <br>[[Grover Cleveland]]
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| − | <br>[[Warren G. Harding]]
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| − | <br>[[Ronald Reagan]]
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| − | In America, most conservatives tend to align with the [[Republican Party]] or the [[Libertarian Party]].
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| − | <references/>
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