LIBERALISM

Political Ideologies - LIBERALISM

Multiple Choice

Some of the pillars of classical LIBERALISM are...

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Rule of Law

• All of them

Multiple Select

Examples of political "liberties" or freedoms are...

• freedom of speech

• newspaper and media are not censored by the government

• There is no official religion and you may choose to follow any of them

• The population must join certain clubs and associations

Multiple Choice

Why is the "rule of law" so important for a true LIBERAL?

• Because it guarantees that everyone must follow the laws, including the government.

• Because the government should be above the law

• Because the rule of law is only valid for the citizens not the rulers.

• Not sure...

Multiple Select

What does it mean to defend LIBERAL ideas in the ECONOMY?

• Free market - the government does not control the economy and businesses compete with each other

• The government owns most means of production such as banks, factories, farms...

• There is private property - people can buy and own companies, factories, banks, etc

• The government has limited power over the economy

Multiple Select

Could a liberal defend an "autocracy" (dictatorship, tyranny)?

• YES, because

• NO, because

• It depends

Multiple Choice

Which Enlightenment philosopher do you think is more closely aligned with LIBERALISM?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• J. J. Rousseau

• Charles Montesquieu

Multiple Choice

Could a true political LIBERAL defend racist or sexist ideas?

• NO, because...

• YES, because...

• It depends...