Expansion of the State: Key to Achieving Socialism (Beatrice Webb) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What did Beatrice Webb argue was essential for achieving socialism?
What did Beatrice Webb argue was essential for achieving socialism?
Expansion of the state
What was Webb's position on suffrage expansion?
What was Webb's position on suffrage expansion?
It shouldn't be expanded too quickly
Which type of democracy did Webb advocate for?
Which type of democracy did Webb advocate for?
Representative democracy
How did Webb view revolution as a means to achieve socialism?
How did Webb view revolution as a means to achieve socialism?
Chaotic and counterproductive
Which services did Webb argue the welfare state should provide?
Which services did Webb argue the welfare state should provide?
Healthcare, education & security
Why did Webb support nationalization of key industries?
Why did Webb support nationalization of key industries?
For equitable resource management
What did Webb emphasize about the civil service?
What did Webb emphasize about the civil service?
Professional and impartial
What role did Webb assign to the state in the economy?
What role did Webb assign to the state in the economy?
Regulation and economic planning
How did Webb believe socialism should be achieved?
How did Webb believe socialism should be achieved?
Through parliamentary democracy
When did Webb's ideas influence the creation of the British welfare state?
When did Webb's ideas influence the creation of the British welfare state?
After World War II
What did Webb believe about elite management of the state?
What did Webb believe about elite management of the state?
Elites can run state for citizens
What approach did Webb favour over revolutionary socialism?
What approach did Webb favour over revolutionary socialism?
Gradual, peaceful reforms