Origins, Beliefs, and Strands (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Which event triggered the emergence of conservatism in the late 18th century?
Which event triggered the emergence of conservatism in the late 18th century?
The French Revolution
What does the conservative principle 'change to conserve' mean?
What does the conservative principle 'change to conserve' mean?
Change should be gradual & incremental
How did Hobbes describe life in the state of nature?
How did Hobbes describe life in the state of nature?
'Solitary, poor, nasty, brutish & short'
Why did Burke support the American but oppose the French Revolution?
Why did Burke support the American but oppose the French Revolution?
American preserved rights, French was theory
What are 'little platoons' in traditional conservatism?
What are 'little platoons' in traditional conservatism?
Local communities like families & churches
Which phrase captures Disraeli's one-nation conservatism?
Which phrase captures Disraeli's one-nation conservatism?
'Palace not safe when cottage not happy'
What did Oakeshott propose instead of the 'politics of faith'?
What did Oakeshott propose instead of the 'politics of faith'?
Politics of scepticism
What divides neo-conservatives from neo-liberals in the New Right?
What divides neo-conservatives from neo-liberals in the New Right?
Views on state role in morality
What is the foundation of Ayn Rand's philosophy of objectivism?
What is the foundation of Ayn Rand's philosophy of objectivism?
Rational self-interest as highest moral aim
How did Nozick describe taxation of earnings?
How did Nozick describe taxation of earnings?
As on a par with forced labour