Liberalism key terms 1: Core ideas & principles

Question 1

FOUNDATIONAL EQUALITY

Answer 1

Rights all human haves by virtue of being born which can’t be taken away (natural, inalienable rights)

Question 2

FORMAL EQUALITY

Answer 2

All individuals have same legal & political rights in society

Question 3

EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY

Answer 3

All individuals should have equal chances in life to rise & fall

Question 4

SOCIAL CONTRACT

Answer 4

State/society is set up with agreement from the people to respect its laws which serve to protect them

Question 5

MERITOCRACY

Answer 5

A society organised on the basis that success is based on ability & hard work

Question 6

MECHANISTIC THEORY

Answer 6

State created to serve the people & act in their interests

Question 7

TOLERANCE

Answer 7

Willingness to respect values, customs & beliefs with which one disagrees

Question 8

LIMITED GOVERNMENT

Answer 8

Role of gov. limited by checks & balances, and a separation of powers because of the corrupting nature of power