Question 6 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2
Which statements are examples of contemporary liberal beliefs? Check all that apply.Government should not have a large role in the economy.Tax rates should be raised to pay for government programs.The US military should remain strong to protect foreign interests.The government should regulate businesses to protect consumers.Gay people should have greater rights, and abortion should be legal.There should be stiff penalties for offenders who commit violent crimes.
Answer
A
Government should not have a large role in the economy.
B
Tax rates should be raised to pay for government programs.
C
The US military should remain strong to protect foreign interests.
D
The government should regulate businesses to protect consumers.
E
Gay people should have greater rights, and abortion should be legal.
F
There should be stiff penalties for offenders who commit violent crimes.
Explanation
Contemporary liberals generally support using government programs to address social and economic needs, including raising taxes to fund those programs. They also favor regulating businesses to protect consumers and supporting equal rights for gay people and legal abortion. Limiting government’s role in the economy, emphasizing a strong military to protect foreign interests, and imposing stiff penalties for violent crimes are more commonly associated with conservative views.
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