Consider the significance of ‘social conservatives’ in US politics.

This is a short answer question requiring the student to describe and analyse. There is no need for extensive evaluation and the focus should remain on the question.-       Socially conservative views; pro-life on the abortion issue, and opposition to same-sex marriage and stem cell research. -       Social conservatives have been an important voting ‘base’ or core vote of the Republican Party in elections since 1980. -       The growing concern within the Tea party for social issues alongside the significance it places on fiscal conservatism. -       The influence of some of its supporters and spokespersons, Mike Pence VP, Don Willett and Jim Ho to sit on 5thU.S. Circuit of Appeals – Texans that prove a victory for conservatives who are getting the judges they want -       Links to the right wing of the Republican Party 

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