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Why do we say that liberals during this time could not be called ‘democrats’?

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The liberals opposed the uncontrolled power of dynastic rulers and wanted to safeguard the rights of individuals against governments.

  • They also argued for a representative, elected parliamentary government, subject to laws interpreted by a well-trained judiciary that was independent of rulers and officials. But, however, they could not be called democrats.
  • They did not believe in universal adult franchise and also did not want the vote for women. They felt right to vote should only be for men of property.


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