Chapter 3: The Foundation Of Government Flashcards
The authority and power to control, direct, and to rule the actions and affairs of others
Civil government
Authority
The lawful right to demand obedience
Power
The ability to cause something to happen whether lawfully or not
Principle of primacy
That which comes first has the greater position
We are given “certain unalienable rights”
Thomas Jefferson
Civil body politic
Government naturally began as soon as people came together
The purpose of government
To protect the life, liberty and property of citizens in order to promote and secure the blessings of liberty both now and in the future
The government which governs ——– governs ——-
Least
Best
(John Locke)
3 things government in a free nation should do
Protect the border
Maintain law and order
Administer justice
Two standards for a civilization
Written code of law
Organized civil government
Laws
Rules that people follow in order to live together in peace
The success of laws depend on 2 things
The people must be responsible to operate willingly within the law
The law must have been established on the right foundation.
Two types of law
Natural law
Revealed law
Limited government depends on 3 things
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Federalism
