Question
Which of the following statements on modern liberals and conservatives are correct (click all that apply)
Liberals favor a tax system that taxes the rich more heavily than it does the poor.
Conservatives support active state and local governments over an active national government.
Liberals believe that government must do more to help society's have-nots.
Liberals believe that big government infringes on individual rights.
Liberals favor a tax system that taxes the rich more heavily than it does the poor.
Conservatives support active state and local governments over an active national government.
Liberals believe that government must do more to help society's have-nots.
Liberals believe that big government infringes on individual rights.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Based on the principles typically associated with modern liberals and conservatives, the following statements are correct:
1. **Liberals favor a tax system that taxes the rich more heavily than it does the poor.** - This is generally accurate, as modern liberals often advocate for progressive taxation to address income inequality.
2. **Conservatives support active state and local governments over an active national government.** - This statement is also correct; conservatives often emphasize the importance of local governance and states' rights, preferring less federal intervention.
3. **Liberals believe that government must do more to help society's have-nots.** - This accurately reflects the liberal viewpoint that government has a role in addressing social inequalities and providing social safety nets.
4. **Liberals believe that big government infringes on individual rights.** - This statement is typically more associated with conservatives, who often argue that a large government can lead to overreach and infringement on personal liberties. Liberals, on the other hand, tend to believe that government can be a force for good in promoting rights and equality.
Therefore, the correct statements are:
- Liberals favor a tax system that taxes the rich more heavily than it does the poor.
- Conservatives support active state and local governments over an active national government.
- Liberals believe that government must do more to help society's have-nots.
1. **Liberals favor a tax system that taxes the rich more heavily than it does the poor.** - This is generally accurate, as modern liberals often advocate for progressive taxation to address income inequality.
2. **Conservatives support active state and local governments over an active national government.** - This statement is also correct; conservatives often emphasize the importance of local governance and states' rights, preferring less federal intervention.
3. **Liberals believe that government must do more to help society's have-nots.** - This accurately reflects the liberal viewpoint that government has a role in addressing social inequalities and providing social safety nets.
4. **Liberals believe that big government infringes on individual rights.** - This statement is typically more associated with conservatives, who often argue that a large government can lead to overreach and infringement on personal liberties. Liberals, on the other hand, tend to believe that government can be a force for good in promoting rights and equality.
Therefore, the correct statements are:
- Liberals favor a tax system that taxes the rich more heavily than it does the poor.
- Conservatives support active state and local governments over an active national government.
- Liberals believe that government must do more to help society's have-nots.