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.
Supporters of the Constitution believed that the checks and balances system would allow a strong central government while preserving the rights of the individual states and the people. By distributing power among the three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial—this system was designed to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful and to protect citizens' liberties. This framework aimed to ensure that the government remained accountable and responsive to the needs of its constituents.
Government should exist with the consent of the people.
Yes, many members of parliament historically believed that government legitimacy derives from the consent of the governed. This principle is rooted in democratic theory, which posits that a government's authority is contingent upon the will of the people. If the populace withdraws its consent, the government risks losing its legitimacy and power. This belief underscores the importance of representation and accountability in a democratic society.
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.
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 .
State rights!
Ecuador is actually mixed. The government has some involvement, but they allow people to trade and export and import.