2.5 - Negative and Positive Liberty
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Practice Questions
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Define negative liberty.
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to be free without others interfering.
Give an example of positive liberty.
💡 Hint: Consider what opportunities help a person grow.
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What is negative liberty?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means to be free with no one limiting your actions.
Positive liberty emphasizes which of the following?
💡 Hint: It’s about enabling conditions in society.
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Discuss how negative and positive liberty can affect legislation surrounding freedom of speech.
💡 Hint: Consider different perspectives on how speech impacts society.
Analyze a societal situation in which both negative and positive liberty are needed to address a social issue, such as poverty.
💡 Hint: Link popular examples of social aid programs to liberties.
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