24 Questions
What is the primary reason for the creation of a political power, according to Hobbes' philosophy?
To guarantee the survival and protection of individuals
What is the consequence of the separation of powers, according to Hobbes' philosophy?
The eventual outbreak of war and chaos
What is the nature of the political power established by Hobbes' 'Leviathan'?
Absolute and monarchical
What is the source of all laws, rights, and liberties in Hobbes' philosophy?
The will of the sovereign
What is the primary function of the sovereign in Hobbes' philosophy?
To guarantee the survival and protection of individuals
What is the consequence of the concentration of power in a single institution, according to Hobbes' philosophy?
The guarantee of order and peace
What is the relationship between the sovereign and the individuals in Hobbes' philosophy?
The individuals are accountable to the sovereign
What is the term used to describe the philosophical position that all laws and rights are derived from the will of the sovereign?
Legal positivism
What is the primary difference between the notion of sovereignty in the English theorists and the one presented in the text?
The English theorists believed in the absolute power of the monarch, while the other view emphasizes the general will of all citizens.
What is the outcome of men creating a political power through the social contract, according to the text?
They create a new political subject that represents all of them, while retaining their individual freedoms.
What is the relationship between citizens and the political power in a civil society, according to the text?
Citizens directly participate in the political power, making decisions through the common-self.
What is the primary source of legislation in the European context, according to the text?
The social contract and the will of the people.
What is the main characteristic of the political power in a civil society, according to the text?
It is a direct democracy, where citizens directly participate in the decision-making process.
What is the significance of the concept of the 'common-self' in the text?
It represents the collective will of the people, which is the source of legislative power.
What is the relationship between citizens and the law in a civil society, according to the text?
Citizens obey the law because they have directly participated in its creation and are therefore bound by their own decisions.
What is the main implication of the text's view of sovereignty and the social contract?
It leads to a system of direct democracy, where citizens directly participate in the decision-making process.
Why must executive power be kept separate from legislative power?
Because it may be a far too great temptation to not abide by the laws created
What is the supreme power of the state according to the passage?
Legislative power
What is the reason people might remove those with legislative power?
If they do not abide by their power
What justification does Locke give for removing a king who violates his mandate?
Violation of natural rights and liberties
What is the 'right of resistance' according to Locke?
The right to appeal to heaven
What happens if a person's natural rights are deprived under an exercise of another right?
They have the liberty to appeal to God
What connects the legislative power to popular sovereignty?
It is established by contract by the will of the people
Why was Locke not concerned about judicial power?
Due to the English tradition
Understand the concept of social contract, sovereignty, and the transition from individual freedom to citizenship. Quiz yourself on the role of general will and the state of nature.
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