Why+do+we+need+a+government?

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[|Mr. TItzel's notes] [|wtpchp1.pdf] -- //We The People//, Lesson 1--Why Do We Need a Government? reading [|Subject or Citizen worksheet.pdf] -- Subject or Citizen worksheet

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 * Power-** the ability to make someone do something.


 * Authority-** the right to use power.


 * Government- A person or group of people who have the power to create and enforce laws for a country or small area. **


 * State of Nature- When there is an absence of government, civilization, laws, or anyone telling you how to live. **


 * Natural rights-** (John Locke's) life, liberty, and property. Rights that can't be taken away by the government.


 * Absolute power-** Power without limits.

Example- In a social compact people //consent// to be governed in exchange for protection.
 * Consent-** Agree. People agree to be governed in order to provide protection. (Thomas Hobbes)


 * Social contract-** An agreement among people to make a government and rule them and protect their natural rights.