Question 1

What is Edmund Burke NOT known for?

Accepted Answer

A)  rejecting the redistributive state and defending private property 
B)  supporting the revolutionaries in France 
C)  defending the American colonies in their dispute with England 
D)  advocating for the hereditary aristocracy 
A)  rejecting the redistributive state and defending private property 
B)  supporting the revolutionaries in France 
C)  defending the American colonies in their dispute with England 
D)  advocating for the hereditary aristocracy B

Question 2

Explain the significance of Edmund Burke's political thought.Describe some aspects of his thinking.

Accepted Answer

Edmund Burke's political thought is significant for several reasons. First and foremost, he is considered one of the founding figures of modern conservatism. His ideas have had a lasting impact on political philosophy and have influenced conservative thought for centuries.

One of the key aspects of Burke's thinking is his emphasis on the importance of tradition and the gradual evolution of society. He believed that society should be guided by the wisdom of past generations and that sudden, radical change could lead to chaos and instability. This idea is often referred to as "Burkean conservatism" and has been influential in shaping conservative attitudes towards social and political change.

Burke also emphasized the importance of institutions and the rule of law in maintaining social order. He believed that a strong, stable government was necessary to prevent the tyranny of the majority and protect individual rights. This idea has been influential in shaping conservative attitudes towards limited government and the protection of individual liberties.

Another important aspect of Burke's thinking is his critique of the French Revolution. He was deeply critical of the revolutionary fervor and the violent overthrow of the established order, arguing that it would lead to anarchy and the loss of traditional values. This critique has been influential in shaping conservative attitudes towards revolutionary movements and the dangers of radical change.

Overall, Edmund Burke's political thought is significant for its emphasis on tradition, stability, and the importance of institutions in maintaining social order. His ideas have had a lasting impact on conservative thought and continue to be influential in shaping political discourse.

Question 3

What conclusion can we draw when we examine the economic policies of the liberal governments of Canada,the United States,and Britain in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conservative economic policies will never last in the long run. 
B)  Real political parties do not always fit perfectly within ideological frameworks. 
C)  Liberal economic policies are more practical than conservative ones. 
D)  The 1990s saw a decline in responsible economic planning. 
A)  Conservative economic policies will never last in the long run. 
B)  Real political parties do not always fit perfectly within ideological frameworks. 
C)  Liberal economic policies are more practical than conservative ones. 
D)  The 1990s saw a decline in responsible economic planning. B

Question 4

Which type of "conservative" would be most likely to support legalized physician-assisted suicide?

Accepted Answer

A)  libertarian 
B)  Red Tory 
C)  Burkean 
D)  social conservative 
A)  libertarian 
B)  Red Tory 
C)  Burkean 
D)  social conservative

Question 5

What is referred to as the most "intellectually consistent" type of conservatism,and why is it called that?

Accepted Answer

The term "intellectually consistent" typ

Question 6

Who would today be considered a pioneer of conservatism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adam Smith 
B)  John Stuart Mill 
C)  Edmund Burke 
D)  John Locke 
A)  Adam Smith 
B)  John Stuart Mill 
C)  Edmund Burke 
D)  John Locke

Question 7

Despite their differences,economic conservatives,fiscal conservatives,social conservatives,classical liberals,and libertarians have very similar beliefs regarding the role of government in the economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the term for people who hold the view that government must restrain individual choice outside the economy in the name of the common good?

Accepted Answer

A)  fiscal conservatives 
B)  Red Tories 
C)  social conservatives 
D)  neoconservatives 
A)  fiscal conservatives 
B)  Red Tories 
C)  social conservatives 
D)  neoconservatives

Question 9

Why is conservatism a self-contradicting ideology? Which two aspects are at odds with each other? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Conservatism can be seen as a self-contr

Question 10

Those who espouse the view that government must restrain individual choice outside the economy in the name of the common good can be called: ____________.

Accepted Answer

social con

Question 11

Edmund Burke,one of the pioneering figures of conservatism,defended prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A project involving alternative methods of financing daycare is proposed in a federal legislature.Which of the following statements would a Burkean conservative most likely make?

Accepted Answer

A)  "A similar project failed ten years ago, so we should not bother trying again." 
B)  "We have never done a project like this, so we should try, and see what happens." 
C)  "A similar project worked in a different country, so we should go ahead and try it here." 
D)  "There is popular demand and widespread support for this project, so we should try it." 
A)  "A similar project failed ten years ago, so we should not bother trying again." 
B)  "We have never done a project like this, so we should try, and see what happens." 
C)  "A similar project worked in a different country, so we should go ahead and try it here." 
D)  "There is popular demand and widespread support for this project, so we should try it."

Question 13

On which of the following policies would conservatives and classical liberals disagree?

Accepted Answer

A)  cutting back social programs aimed at helping the poor 
B)  limiting the powers of government over the people 
C)  imposing religious or moral teaching on school children 
D)  deregulating market activity 
A)  cutting back social programs aimed at helping the poor 
B)  limiting the powers of government over the people 
C)  imposing religious or moral teaching on school children 
D)  deregulating market activity

Question 14

Which term refers to the sale of publicly owned corporations and activities to the private sector?

Accepted Answer

A)  nationalization 
B)  irredentism 
C)  deregulation 
D)  privatization 
A)  nationalization 
B)  irredentism 
C)  deregulation 
D)  privatization

Question 15

The election of ___________ in Great Britain in 1979,___________ in the U.S.A.in 1980,and ___________ in Canada in 1984 brought about a wave of modern __________.

Accepted Answer

Margaret Thatcher; R

Question 16

While Edmund Burke spoke against the French Revolution,he supported the American Revolution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the central belief of social conservatism?

Accepted Answer

A)  society should not change 
B)  society must be protected through the use of force 
C)  individual desires are less important than the common good 
D)  society is ordered by God 
A)  society should not change 
B)  society must be protected through the use of force 
C)  individual desires are less important than the common good 
D)  society is ordered by God

Question 18

Which ideology has the most in common with modern-day conservatism?

Accepted Answer

A)  contemporary reform liberalism 
B)  modern social democracy 
C)  traditional classical liberalism 
D)  historical Red Toryism 
A)  contemporary reform liberalism 
B)  modern social democracy 
C)  traditional classical liberalism 
D)  historical Red Toryism

Question 19

One of the main convictions of conservative thinkers is that civilized society requires classes,orders,and hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What did Burke describe as a vast filter for selecting desirable and discarding undesirable innovations?

Accepted Answer

A)  social science 
B)  natural selection 
C)  spontaneous order 
D)  the state 
A)  social science 
B)  natural selection 
C)  spontaneous order 
D)  the state

Exam 11: Conservatism

What is Edmund Burke NOT known for?

Explain the significance of Edmund Burke's political thought.Describe some aspects of his thinking.

What conclusion can we draw when we examine the economic policies of the liberal governments of Canada,the United States,and Britain in the 1990s?

Which type of "conservative" would be most likely to support legalized physician-assisted suicide?

What is referred to as the most "intellectually consistent" type of conservatism,and why is it called that?

Who would today be considered a pioneer of conservatism?

Despite their differences,economic conservatives,fiscal conservatives,social conservatives,classical liberals,and libertarians have very similar beliefs regarding the role of government in the economy.

What is the term for people who hold the view that government must restrain individual choice outside the economy in the name of the common good?

Why is conservatism a self-contradicting ideology? Which two aspects are at odds with each other? Explain.

Those who espouse the view that government must restrain individual choice outside the economy in the name of the common good can be called: ____________.

Edmund Burke,one of the pioneering figures of conservatism,defended prejudice.

A project involving alternative methods of financing daycare is proposed in a federal legislature.Which of the following statements would a Burkean conservative most likely make?

On which of the following policies would conservatives and classical liberals disagree?

Which term refers to the sale of publicly owned corporations and activities to the private sector?

The election of ___________ in Great Britain in 1979,___________ in the U.S.A.in 1980,and ___________ in Canada in 1984 brought about a wave of modern __________.

While Edmund Burke spoke against the French Revolution,he supported the American Revolution.

What is the central belief of social conservatism?

Which ideology has the most in common with modern-day conservatism?

One of the main convictions of conservative thinkers is that civilized society requires classes,orders,and hierarchy.

What did Burke describe as a vast filter for selecting desirable and discarding undesirable innovations?

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