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Limited government means minimizing government's power to tax and spend.

False

Welfare liberals believe in regulating capitalism for the public good.

True

Ideologies are inclusive of religious and mystical philosophies.

False

Welfare liberals are socialists.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fascists support the value of individualism.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

All fascists are Nazis.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Market conservatives believe the role of government should be to advance industry and commerce.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Welfare liberals and neoclassical liberals differ on public policies but agree on Liberal values.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

John Locke advocated the establishment of the Liberal welfare state.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Social programs, like the Affordable Care Act, are examples of negative freedoms.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Social conservatives believe government should infringe on individual rights and freedoms to protect customs and traditions.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Libertarians are philosophically closer to welfare liberals than market conservatives.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Bill of Rights is a statement of positive freedoms.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Equal opportunity is a central tenet of Liberalism.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Democrats and Republicans are ideologically different.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Welfare liberals believe in state ownership of the means of production.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Liberalism was an outcome of the Enlightenment.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Jean Jacques Rousseau said the state of nature was nasty, brutish, and short.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Thomas Hobbes emphasized that the legitimacy of government is based on the consent of the governed.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Liberalism was founded on the idea that rationalism and science can advance the public good.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Majoritarianism is a Liberal value.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Laissez-faire translates roughly as 'laziness is natural.'

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Neoliberals are to the left of welfare liberals.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Market conservatives and welfare liberals agree on the value of protecting individualism.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

All Nazis are fascists.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one believes in an activist government?

<p>Welfare liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a welfare state?

<p>A national social safety net comprised of government programs that provide security to people who are at-risk of income, employment, or health crises.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Liberal political philosopher emphasized the significance of capitalism in a liberal society?

<p>Adam Smith</p> Signup and view all the answers

In politics, facts are what?

<p>Values</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Welfare Liberal 'obstacle' to 'freedom'?

<p>Poverty and discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which answer is not one of the three components of an ideology?

<p>A plan for revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ideological leaning prefers to place rights over order?

<p>The left</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is sovereignty vested in the United States?

<p>People</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Liberal theory of the origins of government called?

<p>Social contract theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another term for a representative government?

<p>Republicanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the 'Left' and the 'Right' terms originate?

<p>The French Estates General</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a closed system of ideas that is used to simplify an understanding of society?

<p>Ideology</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Classical Liberal 'obstacle' to 'freedom'?

<p>Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Liberal political philosopher emphasized the role of private property and rule of law in a liberal society?

<p>John Locke</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between democratic socialists and welfare liberals?

<p>Democratic socialists advocate for a mixed economy where private and public interests form a partnership, whereas welfare liberals advocate for regulated capitalism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Limited Government and Ideologies

  • Limited government seeks to restrain power, particularly in taxation and spending.
  • Welfare liberals advocate for regulation of capitalism to protect the public good.
  • Ideologies exclude religious and mystical philosophies.
  • Welfare liberals are not synonymous with socialists.
  • Fascism rejects the value of individualism; not all fascists are Nazis.

Political Ideologies and Their Beliefs

  • Market conservatives support government action to promote industry and commerce.
  • Welfare liberals and neoclassical liberals share Liberal values despite differing public policy views.
  • John Locke did not propose the establishment of a Liberal welfare state.
  • Social programs like the Affordable Care Act exemplify positive freedoms, not negative ones.

Key Liberal Concepts

  • Social conservatives believe in government intrusion to preserve traditional customs.
  • Libertarians align more with market conservatives than with welfare liberals.
  • The Bill of Rights outlines negative, not positive, freedoms.
  • Equal opportunity is fundamental to Liberalism, emphasizing fairness and access.
  • Democrats and Republicans share core ideologies, contrary to common belief.

Foundations and Philosophies

  • The Enlightenment significantly influenced Liberalism's development.
  • Thomas Hobbes highlighted consent of the governed as the basis for government legitimacy.
  • Liberalism posits that rationalism and science enhance public welfare.

Governance and Power Structures

  • Majoritarianism is not a value embraced by Liberalism.
  • Laissez-faire pertains to economic non-intervention, not laziness.
  • Neoliberals sit to the right of welfare liberals along the political spectrum.

Understanding Welfare and Freedom

  • Welfare liberalism endorses an activist government to address societal needs.
  • A welfare state consists of government programs providing safety nets for those at risk.
  • Adam Smith emphasized capitalism's importance within a liberal framework.
  • "Values" govern political facts, influencing perceptions and policies.
  • Poverty and discrimination are seen as obstacles to freedom in Welfare Liberalism.

Ideology and Political Structure

  • Ideologies simplify societal understanding but can obscure complexity.
  • The left prioritizes individual rights over societal order.
  • Sovereignty in the US resides with the people, reflecting democratic principles.
  • Social contract theory describes Liberal thoughts on governmental origins.
  • Republicanism is synonymous with representative government.

Historical Context and Terminology

  • The terms "Left" and "Right" in politics originated from the seating arrangement in the French Estates General.
  • Classical liberals see government as a primary obstacle to personal freedom.
  • John Locke emphasized the significance of property rights and the rule of law.
  • Democratic socialists strive for a mixed economy that balances private and public interests, contrasting with welfare liberals' regulatory focus.

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