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Authoritarians (Statists) want government to advance society and individuals through expert central
planning. They often doubt whether self-government is practical. Left-authoritarians are also called
socialists, while fascists are right-authoritarians.
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Left-Liberals prefer self-government in personal matters and central decision-making on economics.
They want government to serve the dis-advantaged in the name of fairness. Leftists tolerate social diversity,
but work for economic equality.
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Centrists (Moderates) favor selective government intervention and emphasize practical solutions to
current problems. They tend to keep an open mind on new issues. Many centrists feel that government serves
as a check on excessive liberty.
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Right-Conservatives prefer self-government on economic issues, but want official standards in personal
matters. They want the government to defend the community from threats to its moral fiber.
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Libertarians are self-governors in both personal and economic matters. They believe government's
only purpose is to protect people from coercion and violence. They value individual responsibility, and
tolerate economic and social diversity.
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