right, left, and center on the political spectrum
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Headlines in the PressHeadlines in the Press
“Gunmen Kill a Leftist Politician in Mexico”-New York Times
“The resurgent right and an unlikely possible ally for moderates”-The Economist
What You Should KnowWhat You Should Know
Understand the basics of the political spectrum: left, right, and center.
Identify left, right, and center according to: (1) political ideologies (2) concepts and issues
Features and ConsiderationsFeatures and Considerations
Refers to differences in political ideology
Varying Forms: Detailed / Basic / Country Specific
People may have views on both sides of the spectrum.
General FeaturesGeneral Features
Basic Representation
Communism Socialism LiberalBeliefs
Moderate ConservativeBeliefs
Nationalism* Fascism
----The Left ---------------- The Center
------- The Right -------------
General TermsGeneral Terms
Key Ideologies on the Left
LiberalismEnvironmentalism Socialism Communism
General TermsGeneral Terms
Key Ideologies on the Right
ConservatismNationalism* TheocracyFascism Anarchism
Historical FiguresHistorical Figures
Adolph Hitler (Fascist)
Mao Zedong (Communist)
Bill Clinton (Moderate Liberal)
In general, where are they on the political spectrum?
IssuesIssues
Left Right
Social Welfare / Social Equality Economic and Individual Freedom
Progressive Values Traditional Values
Anti-Globalization, Free Trade Pro-Globalization, Free Trade
Greater Regulations Fewer Regulations
Government can solve problems
Individual can solve problems
These issues may vary from country to country. This is a general framework.
Political PartiesPolitical Parties
South Korea’s Grand National Party and Minju Party
The United States’ Republicans and Democrats
In general, where are they on the political spectrum?
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