Question

Liberals argued for a representative, elected parliamentary government, subject to laws interpreted by a well-trained judiciary. However, they were not democrats.Do you agree with the statement? Justify your reason

Answer 1

Yes, I agree with the statement.

• Liberals wanted a representative government but they were non-democratic people.
• Liberals did not favor the universal adult franchise which gave voting rights to every person above the age of 18.
• They granted voting rights only to powerful men who owned land. Only these men could cast their votes and have their voices raised in the parliament. The poor were neglected.
• Women were not given any voting rights under the liberals.