WorksheetsEither, Neither or Both: Hobbes & Locke
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 7mins
Monarchy is an out-dated form of government
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People need an absolute monarch to keep order. Without a strong ruler, there is chaos.
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Humans are naturally free & equal, so a government must protect the liberty of its subjects equally
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Future supporters of the American Revolution & French Revolution will draw inspiration from his ideas
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People are naturally selfish. If left to our own devices we will steal from & commit violence against each other.
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There is a Social Contract between a king and the people
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Complete democracy would be the best way to ensure rights & promote freedom
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“Life in the state of nature is nasty, brutish & short”
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If the people rise up against their king, that is a violation of the Social Contract—the only result will be chaos & violence
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All people maintain three natural rights that a ruler cannot violate—the rights to life, liberty and property
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Absolute monarchy is the only form of legitimate government
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You have the right to your own life—nothing else!
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The best form of government is a limited / constitutional monarchy
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No ruler can claim absolute power—this violates the laws of nature for one creature to rule over another
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Only the strongest survive in the state of nature, so a strong monarch is needed to provide security & protection
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If a ruler violates the natural rights of the people, he is a tyrant and should be removed from power
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You gave up absolute freedom in exchange for security & protection—sorry mate!
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King Charles I was a tyrant who was justly overthrown by the people during the English Civil War
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Bonus Question / Select Multiple:
Select ALL of the following that are included in your natural rights, according to John Locke
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Life
Party
Property
