Liberalism is a political and moral philosophy.

It is based on liberty, consent of the governed and equality before the law.

They support limited government, individual rights (human rights and civil rights), capitalism (free markets), democracy, secularism, gender equality, racial equality and freedom of speech, freedom of the press and freedom of religion.

Yellow is the political colour associated with liberalism.

Liberalism became a distinct movement in the Age of Enlightenment.

It sought to replace the norms of hereditary privilege, state religion, absolute monarchy etc.

It promotes free trade and free markets.

Philosopher John Locke is often credited with founding liberalism as a distinct tradition.

British liberal tradition has emphasized expanding democracy, French liberalism has emphasized rejecting authoritarianism and is linked to nation building.