Discover the Foundations of Political Philosophy

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Which philosophy emphasizes the participation of citizens working toward the common good?

  • Civic virtue
  • Common law
  • Classical republicanism (correct)
  • Consent of the governed

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?

  • Civic virtue
  • Common good
  • Consent of the governed (correct)
  • Inalienable rights

What are rights that are universal and cannot be given or taken away?

  • Civic virtue
  • Inalienable rights (correct)
  • Legislative supremacy
  • Common 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?

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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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