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Political Ideologies — Revision Notes
ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science
Political Ideologies revision notes for ICSE Class 11 Political Science: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Political Science syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Liberalism: Meaning and Core Idea
- Liberalism recognises the significance of liberty, the worth of the individual, and the dignity of the individual.
- It is committed to freedom as a method and policy in government, an organising principle in society, and a way of life.
- The central idea of liberalism is liberty or freedom.
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Features of Liberalism
- In the social sphere, liberalism stands for secularism and freedom from religious orthodoxy.
- It supports a scientific temper and a critical attitude toward customs that have lost usefulness.
- In the economic sphere, liberalism means freedom to produce, exchange, and distribute goods, and to carry on trade or profession.
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Classical and Modern Liberalism
- Old or classical liberals treated the liberty of the individual and the authority of the state as opposite to each other.
- Classical liberalism is based on laissez faire, meaning leave man alone.
- The state was seen as a necessary evil in classical liberal thought.
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Important Liberal Thinkers
- John Locke is called the Father of Liberalism.
- Locke first formulated the idea of constitutionalism.
- J.S. Mill was a pioneer of individual liberty and later accepted some state regulation.
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Liberalism is the belief inIndividualism places the individual above societyNegative liberalismPositive liberalismConstitutionalism means limited government
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in Political Ideologies for ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Political Ideologies include Liberalism: Meaning and Core Idea, Features of Liberalism, Classical and Modern Liberalism, Important Liberal Thinkers. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Political Ideologies for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Political Ideologies. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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