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How are Locke’s works relevant?
They help us to understand the US’s government principles
Who created the principles that would lead to the founding of the United States?
John Locke
Who influenced how everyone should think about gvmt?
Locke
How did Locke approach creating his principles?
Secularly
What was Locke’s solution to people living under regimes of religions that weren’t theirs?
Get rid of religious regimes
Why are absolute monarchs dangerous? (Locke)
1 person holds all the power
What does people’s security depend on? (Locke)
Equitable laws, which you can’t have with absolute monarchy
What did Locke say was the real reason that monarchies had power?
They were the strongest
What did Locke say about people who claimed authority from heritage?
No benefit or authority should come from the “foundation of all power.”
Did Locke believe we owe obedience based on strength?
No
What were the 2 theories on gvmt legitimacy?
Government is legitimate to the extent that it: 1. Treats everyone equally 2. Is accepted by the people
What did Locke say government and law exist to do/What was the basis for judging all gvmts?
• Preserve property, life, and liberty (Secure unalienable rights • Defend from foreign attacks • Serve the common good
Why do people consent to government? (Locke)
To have their rights protected
What is the state of nature? What are our relationships like?
No government, independence from all other people
What is the state of nature also called, and what does it look like?
The state of war, everyone is against each other
What is Hobbes’ view on humanity? What do we lack in this state?
We’ll kill each other to preserve ourselves, steal from others, and have no respect for others. No safety, security, or peace
What did Locke believe we had to counter the state of nature? What did this say?
Law of nature- no one should harm another in life, liberty, or property
What does the law of nature enable you to do?
Everyone has the right to punish an offender
When is the law of nature given up?
When we consent to being governed
Why do we punish offenders? (Locke)
To get people to repent and to deter him and others from committing/repeating the offense
What did Hobbes say in regards to when people kill in a state of nature?
They kill out of necessity and revenge in a state of nature
Does partiality still exist with a state of government?
Yes, but hopefully to a lesser extent
What did Locke say needs to happen for a good government to deliver punishments?
They need to be objective
How do people react when being punished? What could go wrong when deciding punishments?
People refuse to accept punishments, and executioners can look for revente instead of reparations