Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Framers' View

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the framers' view of liberty?

• A)Liberty is the absence of government.
• B)Liberty is less important than social and economic equality.
• C)Government promotes liberty by maintaining order.
• D)The framers feared that democracy and equality could undermine individual liberty.

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