Ch 1 Democratic Theory Flashcards

1
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Power

def? ex?

A

The ability to make others do what you want them to do (to coerce, coercion)
ex: getting sister to let you borrow sweater

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2
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Authority

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the legitimate exercise of power

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3
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What constitutes legitimacy?

ex of legitimate and illegitimate?

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group in democratic system that have legitimate power
ex legitimate: police, president
ex illegitimate: robber

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4
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Do you need legitimacy to exercise power?

Do you need legitimacy to exercise authority?

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No, robber has power and authority but illegitimate

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5
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Legitimate power aka

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sovereignty (given to us in democracy)

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6
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Plato

governed by what 2 forces? what else played a role?

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governed by 2 forces: Desire (basics, animalistic) & Reason (way to delay impulses)
Spiritedness (ego)
(once enlightened, obligated to go back in cave to enlighten those in darkness, like repub. form of gov.)

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Aristotle

student of Plato

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society should be governed by reason
(ppl w/ reason should be leaders, not just blood born)
reformation, protestantism, enlightenment (realized just personal relationship w/ God)

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8
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Reformation

A

printing press

bible, realized structure wasn’t in bible

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9
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Protestantism

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(protesting)

against catholic structure

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10
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Enlightenment

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began seeking freedom

can govern ourselves

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Thomas Hobbes

believed? what protects us from it? States role?

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(all evil, we are animals treated poorly) (wanted more gov)
“Enlightened self-interest” protects us from our worse nature
(early contract theory btwn governed and governor, give loyalty and labor, receive safety) (living outside city=less gov but more freedom)
State’s role is to keep ppl from doing what comes “naturally” which is killing each other

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John Locke

believed? States obligations? “State” formed and guided by what?

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(argued against Hobbes, not going to kill each other)
Human beings are born equal, endowed by their maker w/ abilities & talents & are generally good
State’s obligation=ensure everyone’s right to pursue & enjoy happiness & security
“State” is formed by social contract and guided ultimate equalizer: “LAW” (like playground, step in when needed)

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13
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America Adopts what model?

what did that look like?

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Lockean Model (3 principles of human nature)

  • Law makers, enforcers, interpreters (laws consistent w/ values)
  • Legislative, Executive, Judicial branch
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14
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Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears

who was papa? mama? baby bear?

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papa bear= Alexander Hamilton
mama bear= Thomas Jefferson (opposed each other)
baby bear= James Madison (settled arguments)

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15
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Hamiltonian

what was his rule?

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(superiority by success story)
Elite rule: Elites are most qualified to lead bc they have the most to lose. Thus: INDIRECT democratic rule by elites, elected elites (limited franchise (vote))

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16
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Jeffersonian

what was his rule?

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(man of the ppl)
Popular Rule: The yeoman farmer is the real American & can govern himself in DIRECT participatory type democracy (expanded franchise)

17
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Madisonian

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Representative Democracy: Elite rule through popularly elected representatives (expanded franchise w/ a check on popular power)

18
Q

Aristotle vs Plato in painting
Plato-hand pointing up
Aristotle-hand pointing out

A

Plato- Hamiltonian bc answers are from above

Aristotle- Jeffersonian bc answers right here among ppl