Characteristics of Individualism

Question 1

Individualism - Characteristic 1

Answer 1

Characterized by a lack of restraint on the freedom of individuals

Question 2

Individualism - Characteristic 2

Answer 2

Governments, for the most part, are not to interfere with the way individuals conduct their lives

Question 3

Individualism - Characteristic 3

Answer 3

Strongly linked to liberal ideology

Question 4

Liberal Ideologies

Answer 4

Support individualism within the framework of politics and soiety

Question 5

Western Democracies (Nations)

Answer 5

Most are liberal democracies, regardless of which political party forms the government

Question 6

Liberal Societies

Answer 6

Guarantee certain rights and freedoms: ie. freedom of speech, freedom of association, and the right to vote

Question 7

Self-Interest

Answer 7

Central to liberal economies. Citizens are free to pursue their own interest, even if it isn’t beneficial to general society, so long as it is legal and does not harm citizens

Question 8

The “Rule of Law”

Answer 8

The concept that no one is above the law (including political leaders)

Question 9

Rule of Law exits…

Answer 9

to protect people and property from harm or abuse. Citizens may not infringe on the rights of others: ie. hurt others, take their good, enter their homes without permission

Question 10

Citizens in liberal societies…

Answer 10

may own private property and legally consume what they own as they choose