Hobbes/ Locke
How did Hobbes describe life in the state of nature?
"In such condition... the life of a man, solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short."
This function of Government focuses on passing laws, and establishing courts. (HINT* Starts with an O)
What is Order?
What is a duty?
Something you are obligated to do.
No Government is in place
What is an Anarchy?
A royal family rules with total power and control; power passes through family lines.
What is an Absolute Monarchy?
How was the social contract according to Hobbes?
People agreed to give up some rights for government protection. However, as a result, the people lost the right to overthrow the government.
This function of Government prevents crime and protecting citizens from foreign attacks. (HINT* starts with Sec)
What is security?
What is a responsibility?
Something you SHOULD do.
Ruled by a few- based on race, religion, or military control.
Ruled by one person who seized control.
What is Dictatorship?
How was the social contract according to Locke?
People agreed to give up some rights for government protection. However, if the government failed to deliver, then people could overthrow the government.
This function of Government provides libaries, schools, hospitals, parks, water, utilities. (HINT* starts with Ser)
What is provide services?
Paying Taxes
Serving in a Jury
Defending the nation
Attending school
What are duties?
Ruled by religious law, where God or another divine being is the ultimate authority.
Citizens participate in all decision for the country. All people are members of the government.
What is Direct Democracy?
According to Locke, what are the three natural rights?
Life, liberty, and property
The date of Mr. Mac's birthday.
What is May 13?
Voting
Helping the community
Respecting others
What are responsbilities?
Ruled by the people through elected representatives.
United States functions under this type of Government.
What is Representative Democracy?
What type of Government did Hobbes believe in?
Monarchy
What is civics?
What is the study of duties and responsbilities of citizens?
Be an informed citizen and participate in your local community.
Citizens elect representatives; a King or Queen is given limited power by a Constitution.
The United Kingdom functions under this type of Government.