Right, Left, and Center on Right, Left, and Center on the Political Spectrumthe Political Spectrum

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

The Center

Centrism

-Moderate

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?

Where are you on the spectrum?Where are you on the spectrum?

Take this short quiz: http://www.theadvocates.org/quizp/quiz.php

Ted Talk on Liberals and Conservatives:http://www.ted.com/talks/

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