WTP Lessons 1.2-4

The only way a government has the right to govern a people is if the people have given their consent to be governed.

In a S of N, people would agree to join together to form a gov't to make & enforce laws to protect life, liberty, prop.

Wealthy, upper class people that shared power to govern.

The Founders believed that the government of Great Britain was serving self-interests instead of the common good.

Which of the following is a limit on the government officials' power?

The United States of America today is a ___________(select all that apply).

A social contract is

Define limits.

Madison believed it was poss to org'ize a gov't so that no 1 person or self-interested grp could ctrl & abuse its power

A __________________ is the part of a person's life that is not the business of the government.

Madison believed that reps should be elected by a large # of people instead of by a small number or a favored group.

According to John Locke, in a state of nature there would be no government, laws, or rules people would have to follow.

In the story, "The Tragedy of Antigone" Thebes was a ______________.

In a S of N, weaker and less skilled would join together to protect themselves from stronger & more skilled people.

Small group that seeks to promote its own special interests not common good.

What is a constitution?

What is a autocratic or dictatorial government?

What is a constitutional government?

How do people get their natural rights?

Putting aside one's own self-interests in favor of the common good of one's community/country.

Madison wanted to create a gov't that would rely solely on the virtue of its cit's and leaders to serve the common good.

Madison believed that having a rep'n gov't with reps from throughout country is the best way to make laws & run a gov't.

To entrust (give) one's power to another.

Which of the following arguments support limiting King Creon's powers?

A type of government in which citizens have power to govern.

Consent means

The teaching of civic virtue to children was considered to be ONLY the responsibility of their parents.