Thomas Hobbes
What is a contract?
"A contract is an agreement in which both sides agree on something in order to reach a shared goal."
What did he think the purpose of government was?
He thought that the purpose was to end the state of nature.
What does a natural-born citizen mean?
It means that you were born in the US.
What is an Anarchy?
Anarchy is when nobody is in charge and everyone is in control.
If you have the right to eat in the lunchroom, What is the responsibility?
Don't throw food or start a food fight.
Why did Hobbes want a state of nature?
He wanted a state of nature because he knew that people should seek peace in the world and not have to fight about everything.
What did John Locke want if the ruler did not protect people's rights?
He wanted the people to overthrow the ruler if they did that.
What is the highest level of being a citizen?
Nation
When you have a king or a queen what is it called?
Monarchy
What rights do you have at home?
Watch TV, eat food, play games, sleep, shower, and much much more
If we had a state of nature what would happen?
Everyone would always be at war with each other.
What do life, liberty, and property have in common?
They are similar because it is what your rights are and what you do with your rights.
What are some things that you have to do if you want to become a US citizen?
You have to take a test, do an interview, go to the military, live here for 5 or more years, 18 years old, speak English, have good character, Oath of Allegiance
What is it called when the government recognizes a god or divine spirit?
It is called a theocracy.
Why do responsibilities come with rights?
They come together because if you have rights but do not have responsibilities everything would be a mess and you would not want to do anyhing.
What else did Hobbes believe in?
He believed that we should have a sovereign or ruler, should have total authority over the people.
What is the Tabula Rasa?
The Tabula Rasa is like a blank slate or page when you are born.
If one or both of your parents are US citizens, but you are not born in the US, are you a US citizen?
Yes or No
Yes, you are
What is Direct Democracy?
Direct Democracy is when there are no representatives and people work to govern their country.
What is a responsibility for freedom of speech?
Do not go around saying mean things to people because it is not kind and people can do the same to you.
What did Hobbes believe in?
He believed that we should have a Monarchy and that was the only right way.
What did Locke believe in?
He believed that the rulers should protect people's rights and if they failed they could be over throwen.
What do male citizens have to do when they are 18 - 26?
They have to register for Selective Service System.
What is Dictatorship?
Dictatorship is when someone has complete power over everything and no one else gets a say.
Where would you put the right to play a sport?
School or City/town