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Anarchy
Lack of Government
Sovereignty
The right to rule yourself. (in context of government sovereignty means the right for the gov. To govern itself)
State
government, population, territory, sovereignty
Rule of law
“No one is above the law” Those who rule the gov. Must obey the same rules as citizens
Social Contract
Where those who are being governed give up some of their rights in return from protection and security from the government. (an exchange)
Evolution Theory
As the people evolve, the government evolves with it, (from emperors religion, to the gov we have today based on regulations and rights)
Force Theory
When force is used to take power, it will be continuously used to stay in power.
Divine right
The belief that people are given powers to rule by religion, god.
Social Contract
Where those who are being governed give up some of their rights in return from protection and security from the government. (an exchange)
The Enlightenment
Late 1600’s to 1700’s where people focused on science rather than religion. Questioned authority of kings, and queens and discussed the role of logic, evidence
Thomas Locke
People will behave cruelly without a government to hold them to standards
Why we need gov; To enforce punishment
John Locke
People have the ability to stay in line, govern themselves, and make choices without a government.
Why we need a government: Even though everyone has the ability to govern themselves in the state of nature, the government is necessary to stop everyone invading each other's rights, and property.
Rosseua
State of Nature: People are fine in state of nature and are free of themselves
Why we need gov: To endorse the free will we have been provided with without having ruler or influence
Public Policies
rules, laws, regulations that are determined by the government
