Core Political Ideas - Liberalism

What is the key concept of liberalism?

• Collective responsibility and extensive government intervention

• Authoritarianism and centralized power

• Social equality and wealth redistribution

• Individual freedom and limited government intervention

According to liberalism, what is the view on human nature?

• Humans are inherently lazy and lack ambition.

• Humans are inherently good and capable of reason and progress.

• Humans are neutral and have no inherent qualities.

• Humans are inherently evil and incapable of reason and progress.

How does liberalism view society?

• Liberalism views society as a collection of individuals with individual rights and freedoms.

• Liberalism views society as a collective entity with no individual rights.

• Liberalism views society as a static and unchanging entity.

• Liberalism views society as a hierarchical structure with a dominant ruling class.

What is the role of the state according to liberalism?

• The role of the state is to protect individual rights and promote individual freedom.

• The role of the state is to limit individual freedom for the greater good.

• The role of the state is to prioritize collective rights over individual rights.

• The role of the state is to control and restrict individual rights.

What is the economic view of liberalism?

• High taxes and extensive welfare programs

• Government control over all economic activities

• Free markets, limited government intervention, and individual economic freedom.

• Central planning and state ownership of resources

Who is considered a key thinker of liberalism?

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Karl Marx

• Adam Smith

What does the key concept of liberalism emphasize?

• Authoritarianism, inequality, and unlimited government intervention.

• Individual freedom, equality, and limited government intervention.

• Collective responsibility, hierarchy, and extensive government intervention.

• Communal ownership, central planning, and minimal government intervention.

How does liberalism view the role of individuals in society?

• Individuals are viewed as autonomous and capable of making their own choices and decisions.

• Individuals are viewed as powerless and unable to make their own choices and decisions.

• Individuals are viewed as insignificant and irrelevant in society.

• Individuals are viewed as dependent on society for their choices and decisions.

What is the main focus of liberalism in terms of the state?

• Promoting individual freedom and limited government intervention.

• Promoting collective rights and social equality.

• Supporting authoritarian rule and centralized power.

• Advocating for strong government control and regulation.

Who is known for their contribution to liberal economic theory?

• Karl Marx

• John Maynard Keynes

• Milton Friedman

• Adam Smith