friday, february 1 st agenda –wrap up locke vs. montesquieu –answer essential question 1...
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Friday, February 1st • AGENDA
– Wrap up Locke Vs. Montesquieu – Answer Essential Question 1– Review Economic systems and philosophies growing
out of Industrial Revolution• Capitalism & Marxism
– Organization Time
Objective: Define Democracy and explain how Locke’s idea of natural rights and Montesquieu’s idea of separation of powers are both important in a functioning democratic government. (GOV)
Natural rights
All persons have these rights just because they are human beings
Everyone is born with these rights and they should not be taken away without a person's agreement.
PurposeMain purpose of government:
*To protect the people’s natural rights
*Kings should not have absolute power, that is, w/o limits.
*Cannot deprive people of their natural rights.
Social CompactPeople should agree with one another to give up some of their freedoms in exchange for protection and security.
Agreement is called a social compact or social contract.
An agreement people make among themselves to create a government to rule them and protect their rights. They consent to obey the laws created by the government.
MontesquieuFrench Political Philosopher
Absolute Monarchy
Divine Rights of Kings
Studied all the Constitutions in the world, searching for the “Natural Laws” beneath government
The Separation of Powers
France – King with 100% of power – could be tyrant
England – Parliament ran the Government, King figurehead
The Three Branches
The best way to avoid tyranny is to spread power among 3 branches
If there was no king, the majority could run the government
The Main Purpose of GovernmentProtect the Rights of the Minority