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Topic # 3 – Why do we need government?

Topic # 3 – Why do we need government?. RAP: In Colonial times, what kind of rights did women have ? Native Americans ? Slaves ?. What influenced the Founders concerning good government?. Students of history and philosophy Books Papers Sermons Discussion John Locke. John Locke.

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Topic # 3 – Why do we need government?

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  1. Topic # 3 – Why do we need government? RAP: In Colonial times, what kind of rights did women have ? Native Americans? Slaves?

  2. What influenced the Founders concerning good government? • Students of history and philosophy • Books • Papers • Sermons • Discussion • John Locke

  3. John Locke • English philosopher • Published Two Treatises of Government • State of Nature • No government • No laws • What would people seek in a state of nature? • Life • Liberty • Property • Locke called life, liberty and property- natural rights.

  4. Examining the State of Nature • What is human nature as it relates to the welfare of self and others? • What should be the main purpose of government? • How do people who run government get the right to govern? • What kinds of government should people support and obey? • What kinds of government should people resist?

  5. Founders and Natural Rights • Not man-made • Our rights are based on laws of nature, which were made by God. • No one may take away those rights • Declaration of Independence speaks of “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God.”

  6. How can rights be protected? • Social Contract • To get something, you have to give up something • Give up the absolute right to do anything • Everyone receives security that their rights will be protected • Government is better alternative to a state of nature • Purpose of government – protect natural rights

  7. WIO: Before beginning your assignment, review your learning goal. Your task: Draw a picture of the natural rights of human beingsand explain each.

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