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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.

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Examples of contemporary liberal beliefs (check all that apply):

- Tax rates should be raised to pay for government programs. — (Yes: supports progressive taxation to fund social programs.)
- The government should regulate businesses to protect consumers. — (Yes: favors regulation to ensure consumer/environmental/worker protections.)
- Gay people should have greater rights, and abortion should be legal. — (Yes: supports civil rights for LGBTQ+ people and pro‑choice positions.)

Not typically liberal:

- Government should not have a large role in the economy. — (No: this is a conservative/small‑government view.)
- The US military should remain strong to protect foreign interests. — (Generally more associated with conservative/realist positions.)
- There should be stiff penalties for offenders who commit violent crimes. — (More associated with conservative “tough on crime” policies.)