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What is the main concept of classical liberalism?
What is the main concept of classical liberalism?
- Government should prioritize the collective over the individual
- Government should have absolute power
- Government should be limited to protect individual freedoms (correct)
- Government should control every aspect of individual lives
According to John Locke's tabula rasa theory, what is the state of the human mind at birth?
According to John Locke's tabula rasa theory, what is the state of the human mind at birth?
- Completely moldable like a blank slate (correct)
- Fully developed with innate knowledge
- Pre-determined by genetics
- Partially influenced by societal norms
What is the central idea of social contract theory?
What is the central idea of social contract theory?
- Government should have unlimited power over its citizens
- People give up some freedom for government protection and services (correct)
- Individuals should live in complete isolation
- Government should not provide any services to its citizens
What was a key outcome of Enlightenment thinking in Europe?
What was a key outcome of Enlightenment thinking in Europe?
What do enlightened absolutist rulers embrace despite having absolute power?
What do enlightened absolutist rulers embrace despite having absolute power?
How do classical liberals view the role of government in relation to individual freedoms?
How do classical liberals view the role of government in relation to individual freedoms?
Which concept asserts that individuals give up some freedom for governmental services and protection?
Which concept asserts that individuals give up some freedom for governmental services and protection?
In which type of government does the king or queen possess unrestricted power?
In which type of government does the king or queen possess unrestricted power?
'Enlightened Absolutism' was characterized by rulers who...
'Enlightened Absolutism' was characterized by rulers who...
'Tabula rasa' theory proposed by John Locke suggests that individuals...
'Tabula rasa' theory proposed by John Locke suggests that individuals...
Which philosopher's ideas were instrumental in shaping the concept of classical liberalism?
Which philosopher's ideas were instrumental in shaping the concept of classical liberalism?
What is the primary assertion of Locke's 'tabula rasa' theory?
What is the primary assertion of Locke's 'tabula rasa' theory?
According to social contract theory, what do the governed give up in exchange for government protection and services?
According to social contract theory, what do the governed give up in exchange for government protection and services?
What is the central idea behind the concept of 'enlightened absolutism'?
What is the central idea behind the concept of 'enlightened absolutism'?
Which type of government is characterized by a ruler with unrestricted power?
Which type of government is characterized by a ruler with unrestricted power?
According to the social contract theory, what is the basis for the governed to install a new government?
According to the social contract theory, what is the basis for the governed to install a new government?
Which document was greatly inspired by the social contract theory?
Which document was greatly inspired by the social contract theory?
What was a key outcome of Enlightenment thinking in Europe?
What was a key outcome of Enlightenment thinking in Europe?
Which group of thinkers was highly influential on the American Founding Fathers?
Which group of thinkers was highly influential on the American Founding Fathers?
What is the primary distinction between classical liberalism and enlightened absolutism?
What is the primary distinction between classical liberalism and enlightened absolutism?
