The Enlightement Flashcards
(24 cards)
Monarchy
All people are endowed with natural rights and should be equal
What were the natural rights John Locke said every person was born with
Life,liberty, and property
Don’t intrude on the rights of others
Don’t violate another’s rights
Governments purpose is to protect our natural rights
The government is in place to protect us
People have the right to overthrow the government
If the government doesn’t do their job, they can be overthrown
Government gets power from the consent of the people
Government is voted in
How did John Locke influence Thomas Jefferson in the writing of the Declaration of Independence
With his idea of the humans natural born rights
What was baron de Montesquieus idea of a “separation of powers” in the government
The government should be separated into three with separate jobs to do
What was Rousseaus idea of the social contract
As long as you follow the law, you can do what you want
What did Voltaire say about freedom of speech/expression?
I may not agree with what you have to say but I will fight to the death for your right to say it
What happened in Tinker V Moines
Two students wearing black arm bands were punished for no reason yet was ruled in favor of the court since they were being peaceful
What happened in Frederick v Douglas?
Frederick not ruled in favor because he was promoting illegal drug use
What happened in Mahoney V brandy
Brandy won because kids will be kids
What did Adam smith say about the governments role in the economy
The government should protect national borders, enforce civil law.c and engage public works and stay out of the people’s affairs
John Locke
Natural rights
Thomas Jefferson
Wrote the Declaration of Independence
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Concept of social contract
Voltaire
Freedom of speech
Adam smith: what would smith have said about government interference
The government should stay out of it and let the people handle their affairs
Natural rights: what are the natural rights that Locke believed all people were born with?
Right to life, liberty, and property
Declaration of Independence
A formal statement adopted by the continental conference declaring the separation from Great Britain
Overthrow
Remove forcibly from power
Social contract
As long as you follow the rules you can do what you want
Freedom of speech/expression
Protects the right to express oneself without government interference
