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Liberalism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Broadly speaking, liberalism seeks a society characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on power, especially of government and religion, the rule of law, the free exchange of ideas, a market economy that supports private enterprise, and a transparent system of government in which the rights of minorities are guaranteed. |
 | | Liberals are in favour of a pluralist system in which differing political and social views, even extreme or fringe views, compete for political power on a democratic basis and have the opportunity to achieve power through periodically held elections. |
 | | Liberal conservatism is a hybrid of economic liberalism and conservative social philosophy. |
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