Social Contract Theory: Voluntary Agreement (John Locke) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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John Locke's lifespan
John Locke's lifespan
1632-1704
Locke's major political work
Locke's major political work
Two Treatises of Government (1689)
Event that shaped Locke's views (1688)
Event that shaped Locke's views (1688)
Glorious Revolution
Locke's three natural rights
Locke's three natural rights
Life, liberty, property
Meaning of 'inalienable' rights
Meaning of 'inalienable' rights
Inherent in individuals, not granted by government
Locke's 'state of nature'
Locke's 'state of nature'
Pre-political state where no government exists
How social contract is formed (Locke)
How social contract is formed (Locke)
Voluntary agreement to protect natural rights
Source of state's legitimacy (Locke)
Source of state's legitimacy (Locke)
Consent of the governed
People's right if govt fails (Locke)
People's right if govt fails (Locke)
Withdraw consent & overthrow/change government
Primary role of government (Locke)
Primary role of government (Locke)
Protect natural rights: life, liberty, property
Locke's govt structure principle
Locke's govt structure principle
Separation of powers
Locke's view on government power
Locke's view on government power
Limited govt - powers restricted by law