John Locke - Key Ideas (1632–1704) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Limited government definition
Limited government definition
Govt power restricted by law; individual rights protected
Locke's three natural rights
Locke's three natural rights
Life, liberty, and property
Locke's social contract theory basis
Locke's social contract theory basis
Legitimate govt based on consent of the governed
Popular sovereignty meaning
Popular sovereignty meaning
Ultimate authority rests with the people
Locke's right to rebellion - when
Locke's right to rebellion - when
When govt fails to protect rights or acts without consent
State's role as neutral arbiter
State's role as neutral arbiter
Enforce natural laws, mediate conflicts, uphold justice
Limited govt functions (Locke)
Limited govt functions (Locke)
Protect property, enforce contracts, defend vs threats
Rule of law meaning (Locke)
Rule of law meaning (Locke)
Govt actions constrained by pre-established laws for all
Purpose of checks and balances
Purpose of checks and balances
Prevent any single entity becoming too powerful
Natural laws (Locke)
Natural laws (Locke)
Universal laws from reason governing society, predate state
State of nature (Locke)
State of nature (Locke)
Pre-govt society where people free, equal, bound by natural law
Source of govt legitimacy (Locke)
Source of govt legitimacy (Locke)
Consent of the governed
Natural rights - granted by state?
Natural rights - granted by state?
No - inherent from natural law, state must recognise them