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Political Ideas that Shaped the US Government

Political Ideas that Shaped the US Government. Divine Rights of Kings. People had always been taught this principle God has chosen certain people to rule over others, therefore, people should obey their rule without question since that leader is God’s “vessel”. Laws of Nature and Nature’s God.

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Political Ideas that Shaped the US Government

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  1. Political Ideas that Shaped the US Government

  2. Divine Rights of Kings • People had always been taught this principle • God has chosen certain people to rule over others, therefore, people should obey their rule without question since that leader is God’s “vessel”

  3. Laws of Nature and Nature’s God • Originated with William Blackstone who was an early English law expert • He came up with this concept. • Basically it says: There is a “divine law” that God has revealed that governs the created universe such as gravity, seasons, etc. He also states that God’s revealed laws also govern humans. Example: Thou shall not kill, etc.

  4. Social Contract Theory • Thomas Hobbes • By contract people surrender to the state the power needed to maintain order and the state protects them • Remember that he did not believe that people could end the contract

  5. John Locke’s Ideas Unalienable Rights Rights of Resistence of Illegitimate Government • Rights that cannot be taken away • Life • Liberty • Property • People have the right to resist an unjust law • Governments are only legitimate if they have consent of people and protect basic rights

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