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Which of the following is the BEST illustration of the 'positive' dimension of liberty?
AA citizen being free to walk anywhere on a public road
BA citizen being free from arbitrary arrest
CA citizen being guaranteed legal protection against censorship
DA citizen being provided free public education enabling meaningful exercise of choice
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A citizen being provided free public education enabling meaningful exercise of choice
Positive liberty requires conditions that make the EXERCISE of freedom substantive — education, healthcare, livelihood. The first, second, and fourth are textbook examples of negative liberty (absence of interference).
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