10 Questions
What is the primary emphasis of liberal democracy?
Individual freedom
According to Rousseau, what is the basis of laws in a democratic government?
General will of the people
What is essential for realizing freedom and equality in a democratic government, according to Rousseau?
A social contract
What is a crucial component of Rousseau's vision of democracy?
Education
What is the role of elected representatives in Rousseau's vision of democracy?
To serve as servants of the people
Which philosopher believed that citizens can be taught to be free and that good education can make citizens productive and responsible?
Rousseau
What is a key feature of socialism according to Karl Marx?
No private property and equal distribution of wealth
What is essential for democracy, according to Charles Taylor?
Inclusion and recognition of diversity
What is a key aspect of Robert Dahl's view of democracy?
Strong democratic institutions and civil society
What is a key feature of populism, according to Charles Taylor?
Direct connection between leaders and citizens
Test your knowledge on the principles of liberal democracy, focusing on individual freedom, pluralism, Jean-Jacques Rousseau's beliefs, and the concept of a social contract for government legitimacy.
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