Paternalism and Conservatism Quiz

Why do neoliberals oppose paternalism?

• It promotes too much freedom

• It negates individual freedom

• It encourages economic growth

• It supports cultural diversity

What does the image from Hobbes’s Leviathan symbolize?

• Individual freedom

• Collective power of the state

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural diversity

What does the debate among conservatives focus on?

• The role of technology

• The extent of state intervention

• The importance of cultural heritage

• The benefits of globalization

Which British Prime Minister is associated with one-nation conservatism?

• Benjamin Disraeli

• Winston Churchill

• Margaret Thatcher

• David Cameron

What did traditional conservatives favor before the Industrial Revolution?

• Localized paternalism

• Global capitalism

• Industrial socialism

• Feudal communism

Who was the prime minister of the UK between 1957 and 1963?

• Benjamin Disraeli

• Harold Macmillan

• Winston Churchill

• Clement Attlee

Which economic ideas did Macmillan's publication steer between?

• Capitalism and Communism

• Laissez-faire and Keynesian economics

• Socialism and Fascism

• Mercantilism and Free Trade

What was the focus of the government job support scheme announced in September 2020?

• Reducing taxes

• Supporting employment

• Increasing exports

• Cutting public spending

What did Michael Oakeshott distrust about postwar conservatism?

• The generosity of welfare

• The unintended consequences of paternalism

• The size of the state

• The level of taxation

What is a concern shared by neoconservatives and neoliberals?

• Erosion of individual liberty

• Expansion of public transport

• Increase in military spending

• Growth of the tech industry