Which of the Following Was a Key Difference Between Republicanism

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a key difference between republicanism and liberalism?

• A) Republicanism viewed social inequality as innate to society, while liberalism considered inequality as solely evidence of poor governance.
• B) Republicanism stressed active participation in public life, while liberalism focused on individual rights that were essentially private.
• C) Republicanism emphasized the equality of property owners and non-property owners, while liberalism rejected the idea of the "social contract" and the existence of "natural rights."
• D) Republicanism embraced a limited role for government, while liberalism saw the government as having a role in enforcing public morality.
• E) Republicanism was the first political school of thought to oppose slavery, while liberalism considered slavery essential to the liberty of white men.

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