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Ideas Contributing to Becoming a Nation

Explore the influential ideas of John Locke, a famous English philosopher, including concepts such as natural rights, the social contract theory, and the role of government in protecting citizens' liberties. Learn about the characteristics of a republican government and how it promotes the common welfare. Discover the importance of civic virtue and how it should guide both citizens and leaders in decision-making. Consider different situations where putting the common welfare above personal interests is essential and explore ways to address disagreements for the greater good.

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Ideas Contributing to Becoming a Nation

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  1. Ideas Contributing to Becoming a Nation

  2. John Locke • Famous English Philosopher • Natural Rights: Life, Liberty and Property • State of nature: people are free to do what want (freedom or rights) –rights NOT protected • Social Contract Theory: (Social Compact) Agree to give up some freedoms in exchange for protection and security

  3. What might happen to your rights in a state of nature?

  4. Under Social Contract Theory • People have right to overthrow government if they are not protecting people • Free to make own choices AS LONG AS do NOT interfere with liberty of others • Jefferson uses Locke’s theory to prove that government in England was violating Natural Rights of colonists

  5. Characteristics of a Republican and Representative Government • Roman Republic ( 509 BC to 27 BC): • influenced founding fathers-intrigued They were able to rule selves without a king • Wealthy and common people shared power • 3 Characteristics of Republican Government • Citizens have power to govern • Citizens give power to representatives they elect • Representatives responsible for promoting welfare of people

  6. Democracy vs. Republic • Democracy: Direct Government ruled by a majority • Republic: Representative government ruled by law (like a constitution) • Civic Virtue: both citizens and leaders live hard working, modest lives. ALWAYS put common welfare above own individual interests • Montesquieu: French Writer • Believed you needed to Separate and Balance the Powers of a government among Branches to make sure serves the welfare of the people • Make sure each Branch has ways to CHECK the others

  7. FOUNDING FATHERS thought a republic was best form of government Important to teach and promote Civic Virtue among citizens • Describe a person you know or a leader in our nation who you think has Civic Virtue • Explain some situations in which you think you should put the common welfare above your own interests • Explain some situations in which you might not want to put the common welfare above your own interests • Explain some things a government could do that would be for the common welfare • Explain some situations in which people might disagree what is best for the common welfare. What should be done when there are such disagreements?

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