11.  These features make elite theory central in arguments about the liberal democratic state.

12.  One of the contradictions of the liberal state is that capitalism has required rational administration and greater state intervention.

13.  In the liberal state, and competitive capitalism, it is the system of representative institutions.

14.  Brazilian stocks suffered in the week as liberal state spending habits showed no sign of abating before local elections are held later this year, analysts said.

15.  A traditionally liberal state, Minnesota has been the most reliably Democratic state in presidential elections for a generation.

16.  By increasingly integrating it into the world economy, some engagers argue, China will over time become a more liberal state.

17.  Either way, Nader has struck a chord with tens of thousands of activists in liberal states like Massachusetts.

18.  Hawaii, another liberal state, remains sharply divided over gay marriage, with opponents seeking to overrule the courts with a statewide referendum next year.

19.  In contrast, the most liberal states set no time limit.

20.  In a liberal state like New York, that may be the perfect political outcome for Republican Gov. George Pataki.