Conservatism in the United States
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Conservatism in the United States is based on a belief in individualism, traditionalism, republicanism, and limited federal governmental power in relation to U.S. states.[1][2] It is one of two major political ideologies of the United States. Conservative and Christian media organizations and American conservative figures are influential, and American conservatism is a large and mainstream ideology in the Republican Party and nation. As of 2021, 36 percent of Americans consider themselves conservative, according to polling by Gallup, Inc.[3][4][5]
American conservatives tend to support Christian values,[6] moral absolutism,[7] traditional family values,[8] and American exceptionalism,[9] while opposing abortion, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, and transgender rights.[10] They tend to favor economic liberalism,[11][12] and are generally pro-business and pro-capitalism,[13][14] while opposing communism and labor unions.[15][16][17] They often advocate for a strong national defense, gun rights, capital punishment, and a defense of Western culture from perceived threats posed by communism and moral relativism.[18][19] American conservatives tend to question epidemiology, climate change, and evolution more frequently than moderates or liberals.[20][21][22]