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Exam II
Political theory and ideologies
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Political Studies
Undergraduate 2
03/08/2006

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Political Theory
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A subfield within political science taht studies ethical questions
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Liberalism
Definition
Liberalism advocates liberty.Theoretical roots of liberalism can be traced back to John Locke, and Adam Smith.These early liberals are known as classical liberals.
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Modern Liberalism
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In the nineteenth century, liberalism was modified by theorists such as T.H. Green and Jane Adams. This later form of liberalism became known as modern liberalism
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Interventionist Government
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A government that takes a role in regulating economic and social interactions.
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Expanisve liberty
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The objetive sought by the interventionist government
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Marxism-Leninism
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Society needs one Vanguard party and does not need multi party competition.
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Social Democracy
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Socialism and democracy are consistant with each other. Economic opression is no less harmful than political oppression, and therefore government shoujld promote economic equality no less than political equality. Socialism should be brought about by peaceful, democratic means.
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Expansive liberty
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A form of liberty promoted by interventionist gobernment when government acts to promote conditions in which human potential can be maximized, advocated by modern liberalism.
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Traditional conservitism
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Conservatism drawing on the teachings of Edmund Burke and emphasizing the importance of civil institutions, the dangers of political change, and the value of following traditional morality
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