Origins, Beliefs, and Strands (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What intellectual movement did liberalism emerge from in the 17th & 18th centuries?
What intellectual movement did liberalism emerge from in the 17th & 18th centuries?
The Enlightenment
Which type of freedom do classical liberals emphasize?
Which type of freedom do classical liberals emphasize?
Negative freedom
According to Locke, why do individuals create the state through a social contract?
According to Locke, why do individuals create the state through a social contract?
To resolve clashes of interest
What key rights did Mary Wollstonecraft argue women should have?
What key rights did Mary Wollstonecraft argue women should have?
Property, education, vote, marriage rights
What is Mill's harm principle?
What is Mill's harm principle?
State can only intervene to prevent harm
What is egotistical individualism in classical liberalism?
What is egotistical individualism in classical liberalism?
Humans are naturally self-seeking
Why do modern liberals justify a welfare state?
Why do modern liberals justify a welfare state?
It provides equality of opportunity
What is Rawls' 'veil of ignorance' in the original position?
What is Rawls' 'veil of ignorance' in the original position?
Not knowing your place in society
Who was the most prominent neo-liberal thinker?
Who was the most prominent neo-liberal thinker?
F. A. Hayek
What did Mill fear about universal suffrage?
What did Mill fear about universal suffrage?
Tyranny of the majority