Differing views and tensions within liberalism (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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In which centuries did classical liberalism emerge?
In which centuries did classical liberalism emerge?
17th and 18th centuries
What are the core principles of classical liberalism?
What are the core principles of classical liberalism?
Individual liberty, private property, limited govt
According to classical liberals, what should the government's role be limited to?
According to classical liberals, what should the government's role be limited to?
Property, contracts, national defence
Who wrote the book 'Self Help' in 1859?
Who wrote the book 'Self Help' in 1859?
Samuel Smiles
What does 'negative freedom' mean in classical liberalism?
What does 'negative freedom' mean in classical liberalism?
Absence of restraint
Why is private property considered important by classical liberals?
Why is private property considered important by classical liberals?
Fundamental right and cornerstone of freedom
When was Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations' published?
When was Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations' published?
1776
What does the 'invisible hand' refer to in Adam Smith's work?
What does the 'invisible hand' refer to in Adam Smith's work?
Market forces guiding resources productively
By what year had free market economics helped Britain become the largest economy?
By what year had free market economics helped Britain become the largest economy?
1860
When did the popularity of free market economics surge with neo-liberalism in the UK and USA?
When did the popularity of free market economics surge with neo-liberalism in the UK and USA?
1980s and 1990s
Why do classical liberals oppose wealth redistribution?
Why do classical liberals oppose wealth redistribution?
It undermines responsibility and incentives
According to classical liberals, what does protecting individual liberty lead to?
According to classical liberals, what does protecting individual liberty lead to?
Greater creativity, innovation, prosperity