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Which philosopher argued that government holds its authority only with the consent of the people?
John Locke argued that government holds its authority only with the consent of the people. He believed that individuals have natural rights that should be protected, and that government exists to secure these rights through the consent of the governed.
What Enlightenment thinker argued that the purpose of government is to safeguard the natural rights of the people?
John Locke, an Enlightenment thinker, argued that the purpose of government is to protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property of its citizens. Locke believed that people are born with these inherent rights, and that government exists to preserve and protect them.
Which philosophers said that the people were selfish and they needed a government to rule them?
Thomas Hobbes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau both argued that people are inherently self-interested and need a government to regulate their behavior in order to maintain social order. Hobbes believed that without government, life would be "nasty, brutish, and short," while Rousseau argued that government should represent the general will of the people to ensure social harmony.
What are the key differences between Hobbes and Locke's views on government?
Hobbes believed in a strong, centralized government to maintain order and prevent chaos, while Locke argued for a limited government that protects individual rights and can be overthrown if it fails to do so.
What did Aristotle believe was the best form or government?
Aristotle believed that a mixed form of government, where power was shared between a monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy, was the best form of government. He argued that this balance would prevent the corruption and abuse of power that could arise in pure forms of government.
Can it be argued that local government is more politically legitimate than central government?
Certainly, any premise can be argued.
Who argued that government should stay out of private business?
John Stuart Mill argued that government should stay out of private business.
Why can it be argued that a government is an employee of the people?
because the people choose the government and the government is to protect the people
Why can it argued that the government is an employee of the people?
because the people choose the government and the government is to protect the people
Why can it be argued that a government is an employee of people?
because the people choose the government and the government is to protect the people
What document argued for a strong central government and was published anonymously?
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What did the federalist essays argue?
They argued for a strong federal government and that a strong federal gov was the only way to save the country.
Nineteenth century socialists argued that government should?
The government shoul activly plan the government. You Welcome!
Who argued for a national government with unlimited powers over the states?
Thomas Jefferson
A cross examination type of debate is?
when a government or public policy is being argued.
Nineteenth-century socilists argued that government should?
actively plan the economy
Nineteenth-century socialists argued that government should?
actively plan the economy
