Pearson Edexcel A Level · Politics (9PL0)

Liberalism: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Liberalism.

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Question 1

1 mark

What term is used in liberalism to describe a society where advancement is based purely on individual ability and hard work rather than social status?

Question 2

1 mark

What is the significance of 'foundational equality' in liberal theory?

Question 3

1 mark

Why is foundational equality considered a prerequisite for the liberal concept of meritocracy?

Question 4

1 mark

Which liberal thinker specifically argued that formal equality must be extended to women because they are rational and independent beings capable of reason?

Question 5

1 mark

Which of the following best represents the tension between egoistical individualism and developmental individualism within liberal thought?

Question 6

2 marks

In the context of liberal thought, what does the term foundational equality imply about the status of individuals at birth?

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Question 7

3 marks

In the context of liberal thought, how does developmental individualism differ from egoistical individualism regarding the potential of the human person?

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Question 8

6 marks

Compare John Stuart Mill's perspective on individual freedom with Mary Wollstonecraft's views on the role of reason in achieving formal equality for women.

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Question 9

3 marks

Explain the core liberal principle of rationalism and how it informs the liberal view of a progressive society.

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Question 10

5 marks

Compare and contrast classical liberalism and modern liberalism in their approaches to the state and the economy. In your answer, you must consider:
(a) The transition from egoistical individualism to developmental individualism.
(b) The shift from laissez-faire capitalism to Keynesianism.

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