Principles Of Liberalism Unit test

Spectrum

Non-Democratic Extreme, modern liberalism, classical liberalism, non democratic extreme.

Principles of Liberalism

Private Property, Rule of Law, Individual rights, Competition, Economic Freedom, Self-Interest

Private property

the right to own, buy, and sell, including land and physical possessions

Rule of Law

everyone is under the law no one is above it

Individual Rights

individuals are born with inalienable rights (Free speech, protests, voting)

Competition

rivalry between individuals is positive, competition between political parties, and businesses

Economic Freedom

government should not tell individuals what they can buy sell or create, should be free to pursue profit however it best suits them

Self-Interest

idea that individuals need to be responsible for themselves. You go to work it benefits you but also benefits society

limited government

government power should be restriced

secularization

seperation of religion from government

legitimate government

authority comes from the consent of the people

Human Rights

basic rights belong to all people

Equality of rights

everyone has the same legal rights

free press

media can report freely without censorship

pluralism

many different groups and views are accepted

humanitarism

helping people

social contract

citizens consent to being governed in return for security

seperation of powers

judical legislative

accountability

leaders must answer for their actions

principles of collectivism

public property, responsibilty for the group, Cooperatio, norms of the group, economic equality

public property

property should be owned by everyone.

responsibilty of the group

all decisions made by an individual needs to align with whats best for the group

cooperation

individuals should work togther so everyone can benefit

norms of the group

people are encouraged to go along with what everyone else is doing

economic equality

the wealth of a society should be shared out equally

classical liberal

would support core principles of liberalism PRICES

conservative

desire society to return to classical liberal traditions and values

modern liberal

fully supports democratic principles of liberalism (individual rights, rule of law)may sometime take issue with economic principles

socialist

ideas came about because of the problems associated with liberal ideas

communism/fascism

ideas completely opposite to liberals

John Locke

man is born good and should be entitled to indivual rights

Adam Smith

self interest pro

Thomas Hobbes

people give up freedom in ecxchange for security

Jean Jacques

calls for direct democracy

john stuart mill

people can do whatever as long as they dont harm

Baron of Montesquere

seperation of powers, judical, legislatvie, executive