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What is meant by the social contract - Locke?
Locke's social contract theory states that people agree to form a government to protect their natural rights to life, liberty, and property. In this contract, individuals give up certain freedoms in exchange for the protection and enforcement of their rights from the government. The government's legitimacy is based on the consent of the governed, and if it fails to protect these rights, people have the right to revolt.
When does the government limit the freedoms guaranteed to the people by the bill of rights?
us constitution
The bill of rights guarantees the right to what type of government?
The Bill of Rights outlines the rights and freedoms of the American people. It ensures that the people get a fair and equal Democratic form of government.
What are john Locke's viewpoints on people's personal freedoms?
John Locke believed that individuals have fundamental rights to life, liberty, and property. He argued that these natural rights should be protected by a social contract between the government and the governed. Additionally, Locke believed that individuals have the right to rebel against a government that violates these rights.
Why would many people who opposed the constitution argue for a bill of rights?
People that opposed the US Constitution argued in favor of the Bill of Rights. They felt the constitution itself would give all powers to the government officials and jeopardize the freedoms of the people. The Bill of Rights laid clear understanding that these rights and freedoms of the people could not be violated regardless of the actions of the government officials.
The purpose of the Bill of Rights was to?
guarantee that the government would not take away people's freedoms.
Where does governmental power come from according to john Locke?
According to John Locke, governmental power comes from the consent of the governed. He believed that people form a social contract with the government, giving up some of their individual freedoms in exchange for protection of their rights and property. If the government fails to protect these rights, the people have the right to overthrow it.
How the governed?
Government was set up by the people to protect their rights as individuals and to keep order
How did changes in government policy in the 20th century affect the rights and freedoms of aboriginal people?
1901
What is John lockes social contract?
john Locke's social contract theory states that people consent to be governed by a society's government. The government must also protect the people's rights.
What effect does the Bill of Rights have on the Government today?
it allows for us to have many freedoms that the people before it didnot have
What are the result of positive acts of government that try to extend constitutional freedoms to all people?
Civil Rights
