In the United States today, what does it really mean to be a ‘liberal’?

READINGS: Chapters 1-2; 15-16 Part II: Mini-Essays 1&2 (50 points; Maximum 25 points each) Prompt: This week’s course content deals specifically with the concepts of the ‘Original Dilemma’ and the so-called ‘Modern Dilemma’ of politics & society, as well as the broad concepts of what it means to be ‘Liberal’ or ‘Conservative’. As such, answer the following two short-essay questions with at least 500 words for each response: In the United States today, what does it really mean to be a ‘liberal’? What does it really mean to be ‘conservative’? What are the different types of ‘liberals’ and ‘conservatives, and how do these play out in modern American politics? Compare and contrast the issues of the ‘Original Dilemma’ and the ‘Modern Dilemma’ with regard to how we look at politics and society and the relationship between the role of government and the freedom of individuals? What is more important: individual liberties or national security?