May 7, 20141. Unit 12 Introduction: The 1980’s and

the Conservative Resurgence (Ch. 33)2. Begin 33.1 Notes: Liberal vs.

Conservative3. 33.2 Vocabulary

Democrat Republican

Liberal ConservativeLeft

Right

Democrat Republican

• Liberal1. Government action to

achieve equality for all.2. Government fix problems

and protect individual rights. 

3. Government should guarantee no one is in

need. 4. Support social programs5. Help minorities and poor6. “People” over “person”

7. Not so religious

• Conservative1. Personal responsibility

2. small national government3. laissez-faire

4. The individual matters5. traditional values

6. strong military7. Government should provide

people freedom necessary to pursue goals. 

8. Self-reliance9. Not as sympathetic to minorities

and poor10. Religious

What’s the Difference?

Abortion

Death Penalty

Gay Marriage

Gun Control

Immigration

Legalizing marijuana

Universal health care

War

Where do you stand?