Social Contract.pptx

What is the purpose of government?

is to protect the life liberty and property of its people

What is the government?

is the system for implementing decisions made through the political process

Philosophy of Government

• Theocracy

• Autocracy

• Democracy

Define Theocracy

Power comes from god/deity

Define Autocracy

Power comes from strength/force

Define Democracy

Power comes from people

What is a social contract?

Agreeing with others to unite as a community; give up unlimited freedom for some restrictions that protect property & lives.

Social contract between individuals and government whereby people give consent to be governed.

What is the state of nature according to Thomas Hobbes?

The condition of man in the state of nature is a condition of war of everyone against everyone

What is the state of nature?

Unlimited freedoms; violent and chaotic

What is the state of nature according to John Locke?

The condition of man in the state of nature is a condition of unlimited freedom

What is the American system of government?

A system of democracy that supports the values of popular sovereignty, liberty, equality, and justice.

What four values does American democracy support?

• popular sovereignty

• liberty

• equality

• justice

What is popular sovereignty?

The authority of the state is sustained by the consent of the people.

What is liberty?

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by government

What is equality?

Likeness or sameness in status, treatment, and opportunity.

What is justice?

fair and impartial treatment under the law

What do people have different opinions about?

How government should protect our lives, liberty, and property. (Political ideology)

What is political culture?

Set of attitudes and beliefs that form assumptions central to government – held by society.

What does the political ideology example say about liberty and justice?

Liberty and Justice applies to legal residents and citizens

Liberty and justice also applies to?

Liberty and Justice applies to every resident regardless of legal status

What is political ideology?

Set of ideas, attitudes, or values about government and politics - held by individuals

What is consent of the governed?

(Popular Sovereignty) People’s agreement on government is the basis of government; can form new government if unhappy

How does the consent of the govern apply to Anglo?

The Anglo colonists, unhappy with the Mexican government, declared independence in 1836 and forged their own social contract to become the Republic of Texas

What brought Anglos to Texas?

Mexico offered empresario contracts to
poor anglos who wanted a better life
Multiple colonies in Texas were settled

What was the Social Contract between anglo empresarios and the Mexican Government

• Become Mexican Citizens

• Adopt Catholicism as official religion

• Renounce Slavery – human trafficking

What happens If slaves are brought with the empresario to settle land?

they must be paid and are free to leave their employer at any time

What happened in 1830?

Mexican government forbids further anglo immigration to Texas

What happened in 1834?

General Santa Anna becomes the dictator of Mexico

What happened in 1835?

Anglo Texian Militia win the battles of Gonzales, Goliad, and San Antonio

Why did the Anglo colonists break the social contract with Mexico?

because the government was no longer fulfilling its duty to protect the life liberty and property of its anglo citizens

What led Texans to fight for Independence from Mexico?

Restricted immigration, no slave labor, religious conversion

Where was Texas independence won?

Battle of San Jacinto

What was signed in May 14, 1836?

Santa Anna signed
Treaties of Velasco that recognized
Texas independence

Who was the first president of the
Texas Republic?

Sam Houston

Sam Houston also served as:

• 3rd president of the
  Texas Republic

• U.S. Senator
  representing Texas

• Governor of Texas

Where was the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed at?

Washington on the Brazos

Who was named commander-in chief of Texian militia?

Sam Houston

What is political culture?

set of attitudes and beliefs that give order and meaning to a
political process and provide the underlying assumptions and rules that
govern behavior in the political system

What are the three parts of political culture listed in the notes?

• What government
  should do

• Who participates in
  politics

• How government is
  practiced

What is political ideology? Last Slide

is set of ideas, attitudes, or values about government
and politics held by individuals.

What are the two dimensions of political ideology?

Economic dimension and social dimension.

What does the economic dimension include?

Capitalism, business regulation, taxes and spending.

What does the social dimension include?

Marriage, abortion, welfare, education, and environment.