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In politics, the term 'the left' refers to the radical or socialist views and political position of certain parties of a political system, or may refer to the position taken by members within a particular political group, party or sector. ('The right' refers to a more conservative position, one that preserves traditional or cultural values.) Related political terms: left wing, center (holding moderate views, neither left nor right), right wing. ---- NOTE:
1. While it is easy to describe certain political positions as being either 'left' or 'right', in reality such a clear distinction cannot always be made between their respective policies. Many right-wing groups embrace left-wing principles, and vice versa. Party manifestos cover a wide range of social, financial and commercial issues, and often there is very little difference, if any, between the position of the 'leftists' and the 'rightists' on some matters. (In order to identify how far 'left' or 'right' a particular position is, a close and detailed analysis of each political stance is recommended.) 2. Political views are far more complex than simply left or right. See related links below. ---- IDEOLOGIES
Some ideologies considered to be ...
* left: communism, anarchism, social democracy, anti-capitalist * right: monarchists, 'aristocrats', royalists, Imperialism, fascism, religious fundamentalism, capitalist. EXTREMES: Some leftist or rightist views are considered by others to be extreme-left or extreme-right (far right). ------------------------------------------------------- A few examples of political positions, by country:
US
Center-left: Democrats, Green Party, Liberalism
Centrist: Independents
Center-right: Republican UK
Center-left: Labour
Center, center-left: Liberal
Right, center-right Conservative
Far right: British National Party France
Left: Socialist Party
Centrist: Radical Party
Center-right: Union for a Popular Movement
Far right: National Front Germany
Left: Social Democrats
Right: Christian Democrats Russia
Left: Just Russia, Communist Party of the Russian Federation
Centrist: United Russia
Far right: Russian National Unity ------------------------------------------------------------------
For political parties of other countries, search for 'politics + (country)' in a web search engine such as Google. For more information about political left/right, try the 'Related links' listed below
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What are the two early views of interest groups?
One view is that interest groups are on the same level as political parties. The interest groups should be considered a faction and should be feared. They are inevitable but should be feared. The second view is that interest groups are good for the country and make the views of the public more upfront with the politicians.
Are seven percent of the population lefties?
No, far more than 7% hold views considered to be on the left.
What is a limitation of first person narration in a story?
The other characters' views and thoughts are left out.
Do individuals described as left of center have liberal views or conservative views?
"Left" refers to liberal, and "right" refers to conservative. Thus, "left of center" is moderately liberal.
Special interest groups can contribute money to candidates supporting their views on issues?
in establishing what special -interest groups can contribute money to candidates supporting their views on issues
How did Ataturk's views on westernization differ from fundamental Islamic groups?
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What is A public disagreement between groups with different views?
Epistemological debate.
A public disagreement between groups with different views is called a what?
Epistemological debate.
What public disagreement between groups with different views is called?
Epistemological debate.
What is a public disagreement between groups with different views is called?
Epistemological debate.
Are religious groups considered interest groups?
Yes...
What are different views of citizenship?
A legal view, e.g. a person with rights of residence; views of citizenship by different organisations in society, e.g. public services, religious groups, pressure groups including "Amnisty International" and "Greenpeace".
