Chapt. 1 Flashcards
(38 cards)
Why do we have government
To protect rights
Natural right philosophy
Explain why we have government
What are our rights
Right to life, liberty, property/prosperity, and Revolution
How does the government protect our rights?
Through social contract
If the government doesn’t protect our rights, what can we do?
Revolt/ elect a new president
What is a state of nature?
Chaos
Who takes over in a state of nature?
Biggest, strongest smartest
What do the minority (smallest weakest) do in a state of nature?
Ban together to create government
What happens if a government breaks a social contract?
Back to a state of nature-chaos
What is a social contract?
Contract between you and government
What do you have to do in a social contract
Follow laws, revolt if the government doesn’t do job
What does a government have to do in a social contract?
Protect our rights
What are direct ways to consent to be governed
Pledge of allegiance, applying for citizenship
What are indirect ways to be governed
Born into society, choose to stay in society
What is flexible government
Government can change to meet modern needs
What is a monarchy
One or two people in charge of government, usually king or Queen
How are king or Queen chooses in monarchy
Divine right/ heredity usually given to first born
What is a example of monarchy
Great Britain
What is a republic
Popular sovereignty (right to rule)
What is direct democracy
People vote directly on issues
What is a example of direct democracy
Homecoming princess
What is a representative democracy
You elect a representative to speak for you
What is a example of representative democracy
Congressman, president, governor, mayor
What are factions
Political parties