MOdern LIberalism

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According to John Stuart Mill, when is it justified to exercise power over a member of a civilized community against their will?

  • To promote economic equality
  • To maintain political power
  • To enforce conformity to societal norms
  • To prevent harm to others (correct)

What is the primary reason for exercising power over an individual, according to John Stuart Mill?

  • To uphold personal beliefs
  • To protect individual freedom
  • To prevent harm to others (correct)
  • To promote societal harmony

In the context of civilized society, what is the rightful purpose for exercising power over an individual, as per John Stuart Mill?

  • To ensure political dominance
  • To suppress opposing viewpoints
  • To maintain social order
  • To prevent harm to others (correct)

What was one of the primary causes of the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Emergence of laissez-faire capitalism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ideology of the Industrial Revolution included the principles of laissez-faire capitalism and promoted basic individual rights?

<p>Classical liberalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common feature of the Industrial Revolution that led to horrible working conditions for people?

<p>Child labor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following ideologies of the Industrial Revolution advocated for minimal government intervention in the economic decisions of a country?

<p>Laissez-faire capitalism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the political and economic climate during the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Exploitation of working-class people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a common feature of the Industrial Revolution that resulted in children as young as four working in dirty and dangerous conditions?

<p>Utilization of child labor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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