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What are natural rights? How do people get their natural rights? .

What are natural rights? How do people get their natural rights?. Natural Rights are rights that all people have. Natural Rights are a part of the Laws of Nature. Examples are: the right to life, to think, read or say what you wish, to own property.

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What are natural rights? How do people get their natural rights? .

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  1. What are natural rights? How do people get their natural rights?. • Natural Rights are rights that all people have. • Natural Rights are a part of the Laws of Nature. • Examples are: the right to life, to think, read or say what you wish, to own property.

  2. What might life be like living in a state of nature? • Life would be unpredictable • Life would be insecure • There would be no laws to protect individuals

  3. Where does government get its right to govern according to the natural rights philosophy?. • Government gets its rights to govern from the people • Government is legitimate only when it is formed with the consent of the people

  4. What is a social contract? • A social contract is an agreement between the people and government • With a social contract the people give up the absolute right to what they want • But they gain the protection of the government

  5. What is the main purpose of government according to John Locke? • The purpose of government is to protect the natural rights of people • To protect the natural rights that would not be protected in a state of nature

  6. What is a constitution? What can you learn about a nation’s government by studying its constitution? • A constitution is a set of rules that tells how a government is set up and run. • A constitution can tell if the government has limits to its power. • A constitution can also state a nation’s ideals and values

  7. Explain the differences between a constitutional government and an autocratic or dictatorial government. • A constitutional government limits the powers of those who run the government. • A autocratic/dictatorial government has no limits or the limits on government is not enforced

  8. What are the characteristics that define constitution as a “higher law”? • A list of the citizens basic rights • Governments duty to protect the rights of citizens • Limits on the people in government and their powers • The use of private domain • The principal that the constitution can only be changed with the consent of the people

  9. Identify two areas of private life in which you think government should not interfere. Explain your answer. • Religion and beliefs • Friendships & marriage • Private conversations

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