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== <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Remembering</span> == * '''Liberalism''' β A political and moral philosophy based on "Individual Rights," "Liberty," "Consent of the Governed," and "Equality before the Law." * '''Natural Rights''' (Locke) β The belief that all humans are born with the right to **Life**, **Liberty**, and **Property**. * '''The Harm Principle''' (Mill) β The rule that "The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to **Prevent Harm to Others**." * '''Individualism''' β The belief that the "Individual" is the primary "Moral Unit" of society, rather than the "Group" or "Nation." * '''Pluralism''' β The "Acceptance" that different people have "Different Views" of the "Good Life," and that the "State" should not "Pick one." * '''Tolerance''' β The "Practice" of "Allowing" beliefs or behaviors that one "Disapproves" of (e.g., 'Religious Tolerance'). * '''State Neutrality''' β The idea that the "Government" should not "Promote" one religion or lifestyle over another. * '''Liberal Democracy''' β A system that "Combines" "Democratic Voting" with "Liberal Rights" (Protection of minorities). * '''Laissez-Faire''' β (See Article 518). The "Economic" part of liberalism: "Let it be," or "Free Markets" with minimal government interference. * '''Social Contract''' β The idea that "Government" only has "Authority" because the "People" "Agreed" to follow it in exchange for protection. </div> <div style="background-color: #006400; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 15px;">
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