State (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which centuries did Classical Liberalism emerge?
In which centuries did Classical Liberalism emerge?
18th and 19th centuries
What type of freedom do Classical Liberals emphasise?
What type of freedom do Classical Liberals emphasise?
Negative freedom
When did Modern Liberalism develop?
When did Modern Liberalism develop?
Late 19th & early 20th centuries
What does positive freedom mean for Modern Liberals?
What does positive freedom mean for Modern Liberals?
Freedom to achieve self-realisation
Why do Liberals view the state as a 'necessary evil'?
Why do Liberals view the state as a 'necessary evil'?
Needed for order but can remove liberty
Which thinkers are associated with social contract theory?
Which thinkers are associated with social contract theory?
John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau
What does the mechanistic theory view the state as?
What does the mechanistic theory view the state as?
A machine created by individuals
What economic system do Classical Liberals support?
What economic system do Classical Liberals support?
Laissez-faire economy
What economic system do Modern Liberals advocate for?
What economic system do Modern Liberals advocate for?
Mixed economy
What is the 'night-watchman' state?
What is the 'night-watchman' state?
A minimal state protecting from harm
What happens if the government breaks the social contract?
What happens if the government breaks the social contract?
People can withdraw consent and rebel
What services do Modern Liberals believe the state should provide?
What services do Modern Liberals believe the state should provide?
Education, healthcare, and welfare
How do Classical and Modern Liberals differ on the state's role?
How do Classical and Modern Liberals differ on the state's role?
Minimal state vs enabling state