Liberalism

A family of ideas emphasizing individual rights, consent of the governed, and the rule of law, with debate over how active government should be in promoting equality and opportunity.

Interpretations

Classical Liberal: Prioritizes limited government and economic freedom to protect individual liberty.
Social Liberal: Supports government action to expand equal opportunity and social welfare.
Libertarian: Seeks minimal state intervention across both economic and personal life.

Examples

A simple, concrete illustration to make it click.

Everyday: Signing a lease or service contract with clear rights and remedies; you choose and consent, and the agreement is enforceable under neutral rules.
Policy: A law requiring warrants for phone searches to protect individual rights, or expanding open‑records rules to hold officials accountable under the rule of law.