Paternalism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does paternalism in conservatism refer to?
What does paternalism in conservatism refer to?
State acting as 'father figure'
What approach does traditional conservatism's paternalism lead to?
What approach does traditional conservatism's paternalism lead to?
Authoritarian approach
How does traditional paternalism affect society?
How does traditional paternalism affect society?
More orderly but less free society
How do one-nation conservatives interpret paternalism?
How do one-nation conservatives interpret paternalism?
Moral obligation to care for poor
What does one-nation conservatism aim to ensure through paternalism?
What does one-nation conservatism aim to ensure through paternalism?
Basic standard of living for all
What does paternalism result in for the economy in one-nation conservatism?
What does paternalism result in for the economy in one-nation conservatism?
Greater state intervention
What is a key feature of economic decisions in traditional paternalism?
What is a key feature of economic decisions in traditional paternalism?
Decisions are centralized
What type of state does traditional conservatism's paternalism create?
What type of state does traditional conservatism's paternalism create?
Authoritarian state
What belief about human nature does paternalism reflect?
What belief about human nature does paternalism reflect?
Humans are imperfect
What risk does paternalism pose regarding individuals?
What risk does paternalism pose regarding individuals?
People may become dependent
What does the New Right emphasise in rejecting paternalism?
What does the New Right emphasise in rejecting paternalism?
Individual responsibility
What type of economy does the New Right advocate for?
What type of economy does the New Right advocate for?
Free market economy