Question

Write a few lines about: The Liberals

Answer 1

• Liberals did not believe in the idea of a universal adult franchise, in other words they did not want to give voting rights to every citizen.
• Liberals did not want to give women the right to vote.
• Liberals wanted the voting rights to be given to men having properties.
• Safeguarding the rights of individuals was one of the aims of the Liberals.
• Liberals desired a nation which had tolerance for all religions.
• Liberals were one of the groups which wanted to change society.
• Uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers was opposed by the Liberals.
• Liberals argued for an elected and representative parliamentary government, subject to lawsinterpreted by the judiciary which was well trained and which had independence from officials and rulers.