Classical liberalism looks with suspicion on government as a potential source of "interference" with personal freedom, but modern liberalism looks on the power of the government as a positive force used to contribute to
A) the elimination of social and economic conditions that adversely affect people's lives.
B) the basic premise of laissez-faire.
C) the overall economic growth of all citizens.
D) none of these.

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Classical liberalism focuses on limited government intervention in individual affairs and economic transactions, while modern liberalism emphasizes the use of government to promote social justice and equality of opportunity. Therefore, modern liberalism sees the power of the government as a positive force to eliminate social and economic conditions that adversely affect people's lives.

Classical Liberalism Looks with Suspicion on Government as a Potential