Conservatism

There are six key terms that Edexcel want you to know for Conservatism. Select the one which is not one of those six:

• Pragmatism

• Tradition

• Atomism

• Human Imperfection

Of the three correct answers in the last question, which one fits this definition:

'The quality of dealing with a problem in a sensible way that suits the conditions that really exist, rather than following fixed theories, ideas, or rules.'

• Human Imperfection

• Tradition

• Pragmatism

Another definition:

'A belief, principle, or way of acting that people in a particular society or group have continued to follow for a long time, or all of these beliefs, etc. in a particular society or group'

• Pragmaism

• Tradition

• Human Imperfection

• Herd Mentality

Conservatives have a________________ view of human nature.

Empiricism: learning through ________________

Type the two missing words from this conservative belief: C_____________ to C______________

According to Conservatives, humans are flawed. Tick all that apply:

• Psychologically

• Morally

• Intellectually

• Physically

Since humans are flawed, Conservatives believe there should be order before L_______________

The idea that society is made up of self-interested and self-sufficient individuals.

• Ableism

• Atomism

• Selfishness

• Idealism

Why do Conservatives value Tradition? Tick all that apply.

• continuity & stability

• sense of history

• unites people

• promotes nationalism