2b+Form+of+government+(left-and+right-wing)+ideology

2b Form of government (left and right wing) ideology

Right-Wing Beliefs and Ideas
 * Economic Libertarianism (The belief everyone is entitled to economic freedom)
 * Social Conservatism (The national government, or the state, should have a greater role in the social and moral affairs of its citizens)
 * Advocate for an aggressive foreign policy
 * Favor of centralizing political power in the hands of the leaders of government

The Right rejects most of the beliefs from the Left-wing that everyone is equal and deserves and equal opportunity at life. They believe in greater personal responsibility and that freedom will lead to an individuals success, which will in turn open up opportunities for those less fortunate. This means a citizen must be responsible for his or her own life.

Downsides for a society too far to the right
 * Free market capitalism. The idea that the rich will create jobs, which will help the poor take better care of themselves. This itself is impractical.
 * Allowing a free economy puts too much faith into the people. This could lead to people giving into greed and benefiting themselves at the expense of the poor.

The Right includes conservatives, capitalist, nationalist, and fascist.

Left Wing Beliefs and Ideas
 * Support a more egalitarian society (all people are equal)
 * Support the more radical ideas for change
 * Favor of distributing political power to the people

The Left have much more of a concern for those in society who are disadvantaged and not given the same opportunity that some of the more wealthy are given. They also believe in a greater state responsibility for the benefits of all citizens. Their goal is to create an "equal" society.

The Left includes social democrats, socialists, communists, and anarchists.

Downside of a society too far to the left
 * If the rich are taxed to give to the poor, incentive will be loss and the people who are poor will feel something is owed to them, therefore not trying to better their lives, and instead rely on the rich.

The link below can give you an idea of if you are more leaned towards the left or right, by answering questions on the website.

http://www.politicalcompass.org/

Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party Political Views
 * Hitler was for equality amongst the German people. Jews and "aliens" however would lose their rights of citizenship
 * Aiming at the total control of all politics, economy, social relationships and thought
 * Anti-Communism, anti-Marxist, anti-Semitic, anti-democratic

Sources http://www2.dsu.nodak.edu/users/dmeier/Holocaust/hitler.html http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/GERnazi.htm

-Alex Purtee