in simple terms?

Question

whats a liberal

and whats a republican

Answer 1

A liberal is a progressive who focuses mostly on civil liberties. Most democrats are liberal, while a few are conservative. A republicans values freedom of minds and markets but is steeped in tradition and is very cautious about change. A clasical liberal is actually a republican by today's standards.

Answer 2

Liberalism refers to a broad array of related ideas and theories of government that advocate individual liberty.Liberalism has its roots in the Western Age of Enlightenment.

Broadly speaking, liberalism emphasizes individual rights and equality of opportunity. A liberal society is characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on power, the rule of law, the free exchange of ideas, a market economy, free private enterprise, and a transparent system of government in which the rights of all citizens are protected.In the 21st century, this usually means liberal democracy with open and fair elections, where all citizens have equal rights by law.
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Republican's support a strong pro-business platform, with further foundations in economic libertarianism, nationalism, and a brand of social conservatism increasingly based on the viewpoints of the Religious Right.

Answer 3

Now that you know what a liberal is, isn't weird that people throw that word around like it's the plague? Liberals want progress and equality.
It was the liberals who thought blacks and women should be able to vote. People don't think about those things. They just assume every liberal is a "baby killing," gay loving hippie. It is all just propaganda.

Answer 4

A liberal is someone who values civil liberties, freedom and diversity. Liberals oppose most govt regulation.

Some liberals are Democrats -- many liberals are not.

Liberals are NOT socialists, because liberals value free market economy, while socialists want govt regulation of business.

A Republican is member of the Republican political party, which is comprised mainly of conservatives. Some value free market economy, and small govt (fiscal conservatives). Some want govt regulation of everything (neo-conservatives).

Answer 5

Liberal-A person who favors a political philosophy of progress and reform and the protection of civil liberties.

Republican-Having the supreme power lying in the body of citizens entitled to vote for officers and representatives responsible to them or characteristic of such government.

Answer 6

A Liberal :
Not limited to or by established, traditional, orthodox, or authoritarian attitudes, views, or dogmas; free from bigotry.

A Republican :
A group of people working as equals in the same sphere or field

Answer 7

Liberal: Socialist

Republican: Someone who thinks he is a conservative but isn't.

Answer 8

I think they explain themselves.

Answer 9

sry dont know