Political Traditions 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsConservatismA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: StewartCreated on: 10-04-15 14:53 Tradition An institution or practise which has existed for a long period of time and therefore embodies stability and continuity 1 of 8 Organic Society Society is like a living organism with unequal and interdependent parts 2 of 8 Hierarchy Static, structured inequality where an individual's position is not determined by ability or effort 3 of 8 Authority Rightful, legitimate power 4 of 8 Property The ownership of wealth or material goods, whether by individuals, groups or the state 5 of 8 Libertarianism Advocacy of strong, centralised control from above, coercive if necessary 6 of 8 Neo-liberalism A contemporary version of classical liberal theory which favours a free-market capitalist economy and minimal state intervention 7 of 8 Neo-conservatism A contemporary version of authoritarian social conservatism, which advocates strict law and order, exclusive nationalism and traditional family values 8 of 8
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