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What does the term 'liberal' primarily refer to historically?
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?
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?
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?
What is the central theme of liberal ideology?
What is the Latin origin of the term 'liberal'?
What is the Latin origin of the term 'liberal'?
Which principle are liberal societies organized around?
Which principle are liberal societies organized around?
What is the main characteristic of classical liberalism?
What is the main characteristic of classical liberalism?
What are individuals entitled to?
What are individuals entitled to?
What is the main difference between classical liberalism and modern liberalism according to the text?
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?
What is the primary function of the state according to classical liberalism?
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