3.1.1 Liberalism

• What role does constitutionalism play in liberalism?

  Limits government power
• What natural rights did John Locke advocate for?

  Life, liberty, and property
• Modern liberalism supports an active government role in promoting social equality.


  True
• Liberalism emphasizes individual freedom, limited government, equality, the rule of law, and constitutionalism
• Why does liberalism advocate for limited government?

  To prevent government overreach
• The rule of law in liberalism ensures that laws apply equally to everyone.


  True
• Liberalism emerged from the Enlightenment period in the 18th century.


  True
• What type of liberalism did the New Deal in the United States reflect?

  Social liberalism
• What is the primary focus of classical liberalism?

  Protecting individual freedoms
• Constitutionalism limits government power to prevent abuse.

  True
• Equality in liberalism ensures equal rights and opportunities
• John Locke's ideas heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence.


  True
• The New Deal in the United States reflected social liberalism.

  True
• What is the role of government in modern liberalism?

  Promote social and economic equality
• What is an example of classical liberalism in practice?

  Laissez-faire capitalism
• Affirmative action programs are examples of policies promoting equality
• Achieving true equality is challenging due to disparities in wealth, power, and opportunity
• Modern and classical liberalism agree on the importance of individual liberty but differ on government intervention.

  True
• Individual freedom protects personal liberties and autonomy
• Match the principle of liberalism with its emphasis:

  Individual Freedom ↔️ Personal liberties

  Limited Government ↔️ Minimal state intervention

  Equality ↔️ Equal rights
• The radical phase of the French Revolution highlighted the challenges in implementing liberal ideas in practice
• Match the type of liberalism with its description:

  Modern Liberalism ↔️ Active government role in equality

  Classical Liberalism ↔️ Limited government intervention
• Classical liberalism supports minimal government intervention.


  True
• Match the policy area with a liberal example:

  Individual Freedom ↔️ Freedom of speech

  Limited Government ↔️ Deregulation of industries

  Equality ↔️ Anti-discrimination laws

  Rule of Law ↔️ Independent judiciary

  Constitutionalism ↔️ Bill of Rights
• What do critics argue can result from an emphasis on individual freedom?

  Selfishness and lack of responsibility
• What is liberalism defined as a political ideology?

  Emphasis on individual freedom
• Individual freedom in liberalism emphasizes personal liberties and autonomy.

  True
• Equality in liberalism means equal rights and opportunities for all
• Match the key concept or figure with its definition or contribution:

  Enlightenment ↔️ Intellectual movement emphasizing reason

  John Locke ↔️ Advocated for natural rights

  American Revolution ↔️ Embodied liberal principles

  New Deal ↔️ Reflected social liberalism
• The Reform Act of 1832 in Britain expanded voting rights
• Key thinkers of classical liberalism include John Locke and Adam Smith
• What does the principle of the rule of law ensure in a liberal society?

  Equal application of laws
• Why is minimal state intervention important in liberalism?

  Prevents government overreach
• Chronological order of key historical events influencing liberalism:

  1️⃣ Enlightenment

  2️⃣ John Locke's philosophy

  3️⃣ American Revolution

  4️⃣ French Revolution

  5️⃣ Reform Act of 1832
• What did the Reform Act of 1832 in Britain reflect in liberal terms?

  Political participation
• Key thinkers of modern liberalism include John Maynard Keynes and Franklin D. Roosevelt
• What is an example of protecting individual freedom in liberal policy?

  Freedom of religion
• Critics believe limited government can lead to exploitation and inequality.


  True