Limited Government: Consent and Constraints (John Locke) (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is limited government?
What is limited government?
Power restricted by law protecting rights
What are Locke's three natural rights?
What are Locke's three natural rights?
Life, liberty, property
What gives government legitimacy in Locke's theory?
What gives government legitimacy in Locke's theory?
Consent of the governed
What is popular sovereignty?
What is popular sovereignty?
Ultimate authority rests with people
When do people have the right to rebellion?
When do people have the right to rebellion?
When govt fails to protect rights
What is the state's role as a neutral arbiter?
What is the state's role as a neutral arbiter?
Enforce natural laws & mediate disputes
What should the limited scope of government include?
What should the limited scope of government include?
Property protection & contract enforce
What does rule of law mean?
What does rule of law mean?
Actions constrained by pre-set laws
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
Prevent single entity becoming too strong
How do natural laws relate to the state?
How do natural laws relate to the state?
They predate & limit the state
What characterised Locke's state of nature?
What characterised Locke's state of nature?
People free & equal, bound by natural law
Why do people form government from state of nature?
Why do people form government from state of nature?
To protect natural rights