Features of liberalism

Barbara Godwin in her book "Using Political Ideas" identified 7 features of liberalism.

1. Human being is a free, rational, self improving and autonomous entity.
2. Government is based on consent and contract
3. Constitutionalism and Rule of Law
4. Freedom as choice which includes right to choose government from among different representatives.
5. Equality of opportunity
6. Social justice based upon merit and tolerance
7. Tolerance