John Locke Social Contract Theory 1/21

State of Nature

A concept in political philosophy where individuals exist without political authority, characterized by equality of power and jurisdiction.

Law of Nature

A moral principle which states that no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions.

5th Amendment

Part of the U.S. Constitution that protects individuals from being deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process.

Absolute Power

A form of government where the ruler has unrestricted authority over the state.

Sir John Laws' principle on citizens and government

For the individual citizen, everything which is not forbidden is allowed; for public bodies, everything which is not allowed is forbidden.

ASA - Anti-Soviet Agitation

A crime in the USSR aimed at suppressing dissent against the Soviet regime.

KRD - Counter-Revolutionary Activity

An offense in the USSR associated with actions taken against the government or the revolution.

KRTD - Counter-Revolutionary Trotskyite Activity

A serious charge in the USSR that indicated a person's Trotskyite sympathies, resulting in harsher penalties.

PSh - Suspicion of Espionage

An accusation in the USSR that could lead to legal action depending on the level of suspicion.

SVPSh - Contacts Leading to Suspicion of Espionage

A term used to describe individuals whose connections raised flags of potential espionage.

KRM - Counter-Revolutionary Thought

A designation for ideas deemed harmful to the state, often leading to persecution.

VAS - Dissemination of Anti-Soviet Sentiments

An offense related to spreading negative views about the Soviet government.

SOE - Socially Dangerous Element

A label used in the USSR for individuals perceived as threats to societal stability.

SVE - Socially Harmful Element

A term used to categorize individuals whose actions were harmful to the community.

PD - Criminal Activity

A common accusation against individuals, particularly former camp inmates, when other charges were unavailable.

ChS - Member of a Family

A term to describe relatives of individuals convicted under Soviet charge categories.