Enlightenment thinkers
Enlightenment thinkers
Enlightenment thinkers
Jefferson believed in limited government and reducing its burden on the people. He advocated for a smaller federal government with less power and influence over the lives of citizens. He believed that a more decentralized government would allow for greater individual freedom and self-governance.
The government can only do as much as the people allow them to do
According to Aristotle, a good government is one that seeks the common good and promotes the well-being of all its citizens. He believed that a good government should uphold laws that are just, provide for the basic needs of its people, and allow for the participation of its citizens in decision-making. Aristotle also emphasized the importance of moderation and balance in governance.
Government should exist with the consent of the people.
No government . To have government people would have to create communities. At this time people were hunters/gathers and followed herds. This life didn't allow for the creation of government .
Only under terms of the national security. When 9/11 occur President Bush signed a Rendition Act, with allow the government to seize and torture enemies who are believed to be waging war against there own country.
State rights!
To collect taxes and to only allow imbeciles to rule. No smart people allow.
The Sedition Act of 1918 allowed the government to imprison people who spoke out against the government. It was repealed in 1920.
Ecuador is actually mixed. The government has some involvement, but they allow people to trade and export and import.