Which statements are examples of contemporary liberal beliefs? check all that apply. 1-government should not have a large role in the economy. 2-tax rates should be raised to pay for government programs. 3-the us military should remain strong to protect foreign interests. 4-the government should regulate businesses to protect consumers. 5-gay people should have greater rights, and abortion should be legal. 6-there should be stiff penalties for offenders who commit violent crimes.

. Some of the contemporary liberal thoughts and ideas are:
4-The government should regulate businesses to protect consumers.
5.Gay people should have greater rights, and abortion should be legal.
6.Tax rates should be raised to pay for government programs.

Liberals believe that the government should be larger, and that is through increased taxation to pay for social programs. In addition,liberals believes that government should participate more in the economy in order to protect consumers. They also call for protection of gays,and other minorities.