Understanding Liberalism

What is the primary goal of a government according to liberalism?

• To expand its power

• To ensure individual freedom

• To promote economic growth

• To maintain social order

Which historical document is considered a starting point for modern liberalism?

• The Treaty of Westphalia

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Magna Carta

• The Bill of Rights

Which of the following is NOT a key thinker associated with the development of modern liberalism?

• John Stuart Mill

• Karl Marx

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

Which philosopher argued that people are naturally in a state of perfect freedom?

• John Stuart Mill

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Thomas Hobbes

What did John Stuart Mill believe was necessary for individuals to seek truth?

• Wide-ranging free speech

• Government intervention

• Religious guidance

• Strict adherence to tradition