Liberalism - The state : a ‘necessary’ evil 2.1

Question 1

why do liberals agree with some aspects of the state

Answer 1

avert disorder and protects the vulnerable from exploitation

Question 2

why do liberals also disagree with the state

Answer 2

that people in power tend to follow their own agendas when reaching this level of power

Question 3

so what do liberals oppose convlusively

Answer 3

concentration of political power
LORD ACTON - ‘Power tend to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely’

Question 4

therefore, what do liberals advocate as a sensible style of government

Answer 4

limited government ( with checks and balances )

Question 5

what are the three branches in which power is equally divided in America

Answer 5

• Legislature
• Executive
• Judiciary

Question 6

what do liberals take inspiration from america

Answer 6

bill of rights

Question 7

what do liberals do when there is a co concentration of political power

Answer 7

devolution

Question 8

what is federalism

Answer 8

number of states form a union under a central government while each state retains responsibility for its own affairs

Question 9

who was the original thinker of ‘laissez faire’ capitalism be

Answer 9

Adam Smith

Question 10

what is Adam Smiths quote

Answer 10

‘it is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from the regard of their own interest’