Social Contract Flashcards
Agreement between themselves and the govt?
social contract, agreement between two parties and ongoing negotiation between the people and govt.
Why was society created ?
problems humans…
society was created by humans to resolve problems they face.
the idea that society is not natural but created by the people
social contract theory
Which of the following did John Locke view as the most important protection(s) under the social contract?
Liberty and property
accurately describes John Locke’s view of the state of nature?
the state of nature was peaceful and consisted of rational human beings.
According to John Locke, how much authority should society have over its citizens under the social contract?
Limited authority
theory on how people might have lived before society…
state of nature
a way to classify political ideologies …
political spectrum; American political spectrum consists primarily of liberalism (left) and conservatism (right), with most Americans identifying themselves as conservative, liberal, or moderate (center); in general, people on the left prefer more governmental involvement, while those on the right prefer less
the optimal form of govt. is ?
Represenative democracy.
describe the social contract?
social contract defines the relationship between the government and the people. specifies what people expect government to do on their behalf, and where they expect the government to leave them alone.
Why is the state of nature important for creating a social contract?
- defines human rights.
- defines natural rights.
Why is it important to know what the quality of life is like in the state of nature?
- explains incentive for working cooperatively with others.
- helps to frame type of social contract needed to make lives better.
purpose of a social contract?
acknowledge and protect rights.
weakness of a social contract?
requires consensus
