WORLD HISTORY

FRENCH REVOLUTION

FRANCE UNDER NAPOLEON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes the concept of liberalism?
A
a political philosophy based on the ideas that people should be as free as possible from government restraint
B
a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability
C
a political philosophy favoring obedience to political authority and organized religion
D
a political philosophy favoring the continuation of monarchies
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Liberalism is a political and moral philosophy based on the rights of the individual, liberty, consent of the governed, political equality and equality before the law. Liberals espouse various views depending on their understanding of these principles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Economic liberalism opposes government intervention in the economy when it leads to inefficient outcomes. They are supportive of a strong state that protects the right to property and enforces contracts. They may also support government interventions to resolve market failures.

Detailed explanation-3: -Libertarian philosopher Roderick T. Long defines libertarianism as “any political position that advocates a radical redistribution of power from the coercive state to voluntary associations of free individuals", whether “voluntary association” takes the form of the free market or of communal co-operatives.

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