Differing views and tensions within conservatism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does neo-liberalism advocate for in terms of state intervention in the economy?
What does neo-liberalism advocate for in terms of state intervention in the economy?
Minimal state intervention
Which scholars are identified as key figures associated with neo-liberalism?
Which scholars are identified as key figures associated with neo-liberalism?
Ayn Rand, Robert Nozick, Milton Friedman
What is the primary focus of neo-conservatism?
What is the primary focus of neo-conservatism?
Preserving traditional values & order
What characterized the post-war consensus after World War II?
What characterized the post-war consensus after World War II?
Mixed economy with state intervention
Which decade saw the breakdown of the post-war consensus due to economic problems?
Which decade saw the breakdown of the post-war consensus due to economic problems?
1970s
Complete Thatcher's quote: 'There is no such thing as society. There are individual...'
Complete Thatcher's quote: 'There is no such thing as society. There are individual...'
men and women, and there are families
Which industries were privatized under Thatcher's government in the UK?
Which industries were privatized under Thatcher's government in the UK?
British Telecom, Gas & Airways
What was the 'Big Bang' of 1986?
What was the 'Big Bang' of 1986?
Financial sector deregulation
What does atomistic individualism emphasize?
What does atomistic individualism emphasize?
Self-reliant individuals
What social changes concerned neo-conservatives in the 1960s and 1970s?
What social changes concerned neo-conservatives in the 1960s and 1970s?
Counter-culture, crime, family breakdown
What law and order measures do neo-conservatives advocate?
What law and order measures do neo-conservatives advocate?
Strict enforcement & harsher penalties
Which institutions should the state support to promote public morality, according to neo-conservatives?
Which institutions should the state support to promote public morality, according to neo-conservatives?
Family, church & schools