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Limiting Government's Power: Unalienable Rights, Constitutional Governments, and Historical Failures

Explore why people seek to limit government power, examining the concept of unalienable rights, the role of constitutions, and the pitfalls of failed constitutional governments. Discover the factors behind such failures, including poor planning and the dangers of a cult of personality. Reflect on the shortcomings of the Articles of Confederation and consider the question of adopting it as a form of government today. Delve into the distinctions between confederation, federal, and unitary systems and contemplate the form of government you would choose for a new country.

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Limiting Government's Power: Unalienable Rights, Constitutional Governments, and Historical Failures

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  1. C1.2(2) • Why Do People Want to Limit the Power of Government? • Govt’s often abuse power if not checked • Human beings have an “unalienable right” (right given by God, and cannot be taken away) to be free • How Do People Limit Government? • By creating a “constitution” - a body of fundamental principles to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

  2. C1.2(2) • Constitutional Governments That Have Failed: • Nazi Germany • The Soviet Union (Russia) under Stalin • France’s Constitutional Monarchy (1791)

  3. C1.2(2) • Why do Constitutional Governments Sometimes Fail? • Poor planning • Ex: U.S.’s first attempt at gov’t: The Articles of Confederation • “Cult of Personality” • An individual uses the media, propaganda, or other methods the create an idealized and heroic public image • Ex: Hitler • Citizens become “apathetic” - showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

  4. C1.2(2) • Why did Our First Attempt at Gov’t Fail? • The Articles of Confederation • No central authority • Too much power to the states • Little unity

  5. C1.2(2) Confederation Federal Unitary

  6. C1.2(2) SUMMARY QUESTIONS • Why Do You Think People Want to Limit the Power of Gov’t? • Do You Agree With the Theory of Unalienable Rights? If So, Why? If Not, Why? • Cult of Personality is Not Limited to only Gov’t. Give Examples Where You See it Today (TV? Music?) • Should We Go Back and Adopt the Articles of Confederation as Our Form of Gov’t Today? Why or Why Not? • Confederation. Federal. Unitary. Of These Three, Which Form of Gov’t Would You Choose if You Were Creating a New Country Today? Explain Why.

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