Liberal values, i.e. they want or allow a lot of political and economic freedom and supporting gradual social, political or religious change.
The state should regulate collective interests such as environment, transport and education.
Public spending (=offentlige udgifter) is necessary in order to help the most disadvantaged people (=de mest dårligt stillede).
The wealthiest should pay more taxes.
Women should have the right to choose abortion (=pro-choice).
Against morning prayer in school.
Gun control is necessary.
Everybody should have access to health care based on an employer-funded health insurance, not on a tax-financed system.
Affirmative action (=positiv forskelsbehandling) of minorities (=mindretal) is necessary (example: gay marriage).
Conservative values, i.e. they are opposed to sudden social change and prefer traditional styles and values
The state should regulate as little as possible.
Public spending (=offentlige udgifter) must be kept at a minimum.
Tax must be kept low for all.
Abortion should not be allowed because the life of the unborn child should be protected.
For morning prayer in school.
The American citizens must be able to defend themselves, which is why they should have the right to bear arms.
Health is a private matter and should be funded through private insurance.
Often against affirmative action (=positiv forskelsbehandling).
