Meaning of the Term 'Liberal'

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What does the term 'liberal' primarily refer to historically?

Distinctive set of political ideas

Generous helpings of food and drink

Men who were neither serfs nor slaves (correct)

Open-mindedness

When was the term 'liberalism' first used to denote a political allegiance?

1840s

19th century (correct)

14th century

1830s

Who was appointed premier and established the first distinctly Liberal government in the UK?

Spain

Parliamentary faction

Whigs

W. E. Gladstone (correct)

What is the central theme of liberal ideology?

Commitment to the individual and the desire to construct a society for people's interests and fulfillment Signup and view all the answers

What is the Latin origin of the term 'liberal'?

'liber' referring to a class of free men Signup and view all the answers

Which principle are liberal societies organized around?

Constitutionalism and consent Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of classical liberalism?

Belief in a 'minimal' state Signup and view all the answers

What are individuals entitled to?

Equal legal and political rights, as well as rewards based on talents and willingness to work Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between classical liberalism and modern liberalism according to the text?

Modern liberalism accepts state intervention to help people, while classical liberalism does not Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the state according to classical liberalism?

Maintenance of domestic order and personal security Signup and view all the answers

Meaning of the Term 'Liberal'

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What does the term 'liberal' primarily refer to historically?

When was the term 'liberalism' first used to denote a political allegiance?

Who was appointed premier and established the first distinctly Liberal government in the UK?

What is the central theme of liberal ideology?

What is the Latin origin of the term 'liberal'?

Which principle are liberal societies organized around?

What is the main characteristic of classical liberalism?

What are individuals entitled to?

What is the main difference between classical liberalism and modern liberalism according to the text?

What is the primary function of the state according to classical liberalism?

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