Why Government?

What did John Locke believe people are born with?

• A blank slate

• A set of natural rights

• A social contract

Which of the following is NOT one of the natural rights according to John Locke?

• Life

• Liberty

• Happiness

• Property

What did Locke believe was the purpose of government?

• To provide services

• To protect natural rights

• To offer protection

According to Locke, what can people do if the government fails to protect their rights?

• Revolt

• Accept the situation

• Move to another country

Locke believed that people are born with a mind like a ________, which means a blank slate or page.

John Locke believed that people are born with natural rights that include life, liberty, and property.

• True

• False

Explain the concept of the social contract according to John Locke.

Read the statement and determine if Hobbes and Locke would agree.

There are no laws in a state of nature, and people are always at war.

• Agree

• Disagree

Read the statement and determine if Hobbes and Locke would agree. Government is needed to create laws, protect people and provide services.

• Agree

• Disagree

Read the statement and determine if Hobbes and Locke would agree. The ruler should be someone that has complete power and cannot be overthrown if the people are unhappy.

• Agree

• Disagree