Directions: Using the topic below, write an essay describing your personal political and social beliefs.  Would you describe yourself as generally liberal or conservative?  Do you favor a larger government role in peoples lives (everything from healthcare to greater regulation of business) or a smaller role of government in peoples lives (such as legalizing some things or having fewer restrictions on other things)? Or have you not spent much time thinking about it. Remember to use the standard writing conventions of English such as grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling. Your essay should have at least three paragraphs: an introduction, body, and conclusion