age of absolution Flashcards
absolute monarchy
system of gov’t in which one ruler has complete authority over the gov’t and the lives of people
power passes from Generation to generation
parliament had no real power
divine right
authority to rule comes directly from God
God’s representatives on Earth
Acted in God’s name
Monarchs were now able to regain control of the Church
what did Thomas Hobbs believer about natural rights?
to use his own power, as he will himself, for the preservation of his own Nature; that is to say, of his own Life.”
what did John Locke believer about natural rights?
that they are life liberty (freedom) and property and that of these come from God
what did Thomas Hobbs believer about state of nature?
without Government everyone will fight for what they want which will lead to anarchy
what did John Locke believer about state of nature?
no ones natural rights would be safe without government
what was Thomas Hobbs’ social contract?
A one way street give up liberty to gain security
what was John Locke’s social contract?
a two way exchange
You give up some freedoms but only if the government protects everyone’s rights.
You never give up your natural rights. Governments should always protect them.
A two-way exchange between citizens and the government.
If the government fails to deliver, the people can revolt!
what was Thomas Hobbs’ ideal government?
absolute monarchy
what was John Locke’s ideal government?
limited government
what was the magna carta and when was it signed?
signed 1215
it was the start of the people pushing back against the king’s ultimate power
