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A conservative 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>
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]].
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.
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.
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. A majority also believe that the state should legislate and control issues like [[abortion]], [[homosexuality]], and [[drugs]].
In the United States, conservatives are generally characterized by the following beliefs:
* Private economic interest and minimal government intervention
* National defense and high military spending
* Prayer in school
* Weaker gun control laws (stronger protection of 2nd Amendment rights)
* Economic allocative efficiency (as opposed to popular equity)
* Stronger law enforcement and anti-crime laws, including the death penalty
* Prevention of teaching sexual education, evolution, and other issues 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 social support programs such as welfare
* 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.
Every 20-60 years a conservative is elected president of the United States. Examples include:
Every 20-60 years a conservative is elected president of the United States. Examples include:
<br>[[George Washington]]
<br>[[George Washington]]
<br>[[James Monroe]]
<br>[[James Monroe]]
<br>[[Ronald Reagan]]
<br>[[Ronald Reagan]]
<br>[[George W. Bush]]
<br>[[George W. Bush]]
In America, most conservatives tend to align with the [[Republican Party]] or the [[Libertarian Party]].
== References ==
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