Liberalism

Definition= a tradition within liberalism that seeks to maximize the freedom of the unconstrained individual, by establishing a minimal state and a free(-ish) market economy

• Modern liberalism

• Social liberalism

• Classical liberalism

• Neoliberalism

Definition= a tradition within liberalism that promotes social and economic intervention as a means of promoting personal development and freedoms.

• Modern liberalism

• Neoliberalism

• Classical liberalism

• Constitutional liberalism

which of the following is NOT a key belief/value of liberalism?

• individualism

• justice

• toleration

• equality

Why was there no liberalism in feudal societies?

• Because most people were already free

• Because there was no democracy

• Because most people were seen as members of a social group, not as individuals

• Because almost everyone was a slave

Individualism is the belief in...

• a powerful supreme leader

• the importance of the individual over any social group/class

• doing what you want whenever you want

• never letting one person get too much power

The belief that society is essentially made up of self-interested and largely independent individuals is called....

Classical and modern liberals differ in their view of human nature because modern liberals believe...

• human nature is completely egotistical

• human nature is conditioned by class and gender

• human nature is partly egotistical but also altruistic

• There is no such thing as "human nature"

The supreme political value for all types of liberals is...

• equality

• solidarity

• freedom

• order

Which type of ideology supports negative freedom?

• modern liberalism

• socialism

• fascism

• classical liberalis

Negative freedom means...

• not being able to do whatever you like

• not having any political freedom, such as the right to vote

• opportunities for personal growth and self-development

• the absence of constraints on the individual