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Which philosophy emphasizes the participation of citizens working toward the common good?
Which philosophy emphasizes the participation of citizens working toward the common good?
What is the concept that states a government's legitimacy and moral right to use state power is justified only when consented by the people?
What is the concept that states a government's legitimacy and moral right to use state power is justified only when consented by the people?
What are rights that are universal and cannot be given or taken away?
What are rights that are universal and cannot be given or taken away?
What is the principle that the king and government are not above the law?
What is the principle that the king and government are not above the law?
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What is the idea that people are born with unalienable, god-given rights that cannot be given or taken away?
What is the idea that people are born with unalienable, god-given rights that cannot be given or taken away?
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Study Notes
Philosophy of Citizenship
- Republicanism: emphasizes the participation of citizens working toward the common good.
Legitimacy of Government
- Consent of the Governed: a government's legitimacy and moral right to use state power is justified only when consented by the people.
Universal Rights
- Inalienable Rights: rights that are universal and cannot be given or taken away.
Principle of Governance
- Rule of Law: the principle that the king and government are not above the law.
Natural Rights
- Unalienable Rights: the idea that people are born with unalienable, god-given rights that cannot be given or taken away.
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Test your knowledge of political philosophy with this quiz! Explore concepts such as civic virtue, classical republicanism, common good, common law, and consent of the governed. Challenge yourself and learn more about these important ideas that shape societies.
