Understanding Liberalism

What is the central problem of politics according to liberalism?

• Freedom of the individual

• National security

• Environmental sustainability

• Economic equality

Which philosopher's work formally expressed the political ideas that inspired revolts in England?

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• John Locke

• Thomas Hobbes

• Voltaire

What was the initial limitation on voting rights in early liberal democracies?

• Only women could vote

• Only landowners could vote

• Only white males with certain capital could vote

• Only military personnel could vote

Which document is considered a classic embodiment of the separation of powers?

• The British Bill of Rights

• The French Declaration of the Rights of Man

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Magna Carta

What is the term used to describe liberal thought applied to the economy?

• Socialism

• Communism

• Feudalism

• Liberism

Who introduced the concept of liberism in American academia?

• John Maynard Keynes

• Milton Friedman

• Giovanni Sartori

• Adam Smith

Which right was NOT among those emphasized in the 18th and 19th centuries?

• Right to property

• Right to free speech

• Right to universal healthcare

• Right to free assembly

Which document is NOT associated with affirming individual rights in liberal democracies?

• The French Declaration of the Rights of Man

• The Communist Manifesto

• The U.S. Declaration of Independence

• The British Bill of Rights

How is liberalism perceived in the political spectrum of the United States?

• Far-right

• Centre-left

• Far-left

• Centre-right

Why should political philosophies be dynamic according to the video?

• To maintain traditional values

• To ensure economic growth

• To adapt to historical moments and population needs

• To preserve cultural heritage