What is the liberal position on rights?

Correct answer: D. a and c

  • A. The liberal position on rights maintains that life liberal and property are rights that are inalienable and unconditional. The only acceptable reason for constraining one individual is to protect the rights of another
  • B. The liberal position on rights privileges freedoms over rights
  • C. The liberal position on rights says that the primary function of government is to protect the rights to life, liberty and property
  • D. a and c

Explanation

Liberalism treats life, liberty and property as basic rights, and sees government mainly as their protector. It permits restricting one person's freedom only to safeguard another person's rights, so both statements a and c apply.

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