Liberalism (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does liberalism identify as the fundamental unit of human life?
What does liberalism identify as the fundamental unit of human life?
The individual
Which type of individualism views people as self-seeking, self-reliant and independent?
Which type of individualism views people as self-seeking, self-reliant and independent?
Egotistical individualism
According to Locke, what three natural rights do all individuals possess?
According to Locke, what three natural rights do all individuals possess?
Life, liberty and property
Which religious doctrine did Enlightenment liberals reject about human nature?
Which religious doctrine did Enlightenment liberals reject about human nature?
Original sin
Mill argued government should only intervene to prevent what?
Mill argued government should only intervene to prevent what?
Actions harmful to others
What ensures power is dispersed through separation of powers and bicameralism?
What ensures power is dispersed through separation of powers and bicameralism?
Fragmented government
What system rewards individuals based on talent and hard work rather than heredity?
What system rewards individuals based on talent and hard work rather than heredity?
Meritocracy
What term describes the market automatically guiding individuals to make rational choices?
What term describes the market automatically guiding individuals to make rational choices?
Invisible hand
Classical liberals support a 'night-watchman' state while modern liberals favour what?
Classical liberals support a 'night-watchman' state while modern liberals favour what?
An enabling state
When is it rational to withdraw consent from the state according to social contract theory?
When is it rational to withdraw consent from the state according to social contract theory?
When it fails to protect rights