ENLIGHTENMENT IDEAS

 

SOURCES OF GOVERNMENT'S POWER- Consent of the governed; will of the majority.

 

STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT- Seperation of powers; checks and balances.

 

GOVERNMENT AND THE ECONOMY- Laissez faire; free market.

 

POWER OF GOVERNMENT- Debate: absolute power or limited power?

 

GOAL OF GOVERNMENT- Material well-being; social justice.

 

WHEN GOVERNMENT FAILS- People have right to overthrow the government.

 

PURPOSE OF GOVERNMENT- To protect natural rights.

 

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