The Declaration of independence Flashcards
Political Theory
Is a opinion, belief or Idea
What do humans believe they have the right to do? Philosophical question
Political Structures
How something is set up. the actual govern system created uphold a theory
Self-evident
No need for explanation
Inailenable
rights cant be changed (life, liberty, and pursuit of freedom)
What should a govern look like in order to rflect “self evident” truths
- Seperation of power (check nd balances)
- Government
- natural rights
The social contract
An agreement amoung participating memebers of society
What is the purpose of the government and what can the ppl. do?
That to secure these rights, gov. are instituted amoung men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, –That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall most liekly to effect their Safety and Happiness.
To make sure the ppl rights are respected. If the government is “destructive” they have the right to alter and abolish it.
Ex. Trump used his power to attempt to abolish womans rights & abortion
Despotism
the excersize of absolute power in a creul and aggressive way
Ex. The Nazis