modern liberals' view on the state

Question 1

what sort of state do they favour?

Answer 1

an enabling state - actively promotes freedom by ensuring that all individuals live and work in the minimum conditions necessary for them to realise their goals

Question 2

what context influenced this idea?

Answer 2

-in the 19th century there was a lot of poverty and social injustice after Britain had industrialised

Question 3

example of the enabling state: liberal government reforms 1906-1911

Answer 3

-free school meals for the poor
-free treatment for children
-state pensions