Questions and Answers
Which philosophy emphasizes the participation of citizens working toward the common good?
Classical republicanism
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?
Consent of the governed
What are rights that are universal and cannot be given or taken away?
Inalienable rights
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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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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