Conservative
From the Latin conservare, meaning “to keep or guard,” conservatism doesn’t refer to a clearly
defined set of political beliefs. Conservatives hold that tradition is the
fundamental political value. Conservatives may point to religious or to
cultural traditions. Some argue for maintaining current traditions, while some
seek to return to earlier traditions. In the U.S., conservatives are sometimes
divided into two camps: Fiscal conservatives advocate for lower taxes and
reduced government spending; social conservatives advocate for traditional
(often religious) moral values.
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