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What is the primary purpose of a limited government?
What is the primary purpose of a limited government?
- To enforce strict regulations on individual freedoms
- To restrict the powers and authority of the ruling body (correct)
- To allow the government to infringe on citizens' liberties
- To expand the government's authority over citizens' rights
How does the rule of law ensure fair treatment for citizens?
How does the rule of law ensure fair treatment for citizens?
- By exempting certain individuals from legal consequences
- By subjecting every person, including those in power, to the law (correct)
- By allowing discrimination based on position or status
- By granting special privileges to those in power
What does limited government prevent the government from doing?
What does limited government prevent the government from doing?
- Imposing strict regulations on citizens' liberties
- Exempting certain individuals from legal obligations
- Overstepping its authority and violating individual freedoms (correct)
- Granting citizens unlimited rights and privileges
What are unalienable rights?
What are unalienable rights?
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Study Notes
Limited Government
- Primary purpose: to protect individual rights and liberties by limiting the government's power and authority
- Ensures that the government does not abuse its power or infringe upon citizens' rights
Rule of Law
- Ensures fair treatment for citizens by establishing a set of rules that apply equally to everyone
- Prevents arbitrary and discriminatory treatment by government officials
- Provides a predictable and stable legal environment for citizens to live and work in
Limited Government and Its Limitations
- Prevents the government from abusing its power and authority
- Restricts the government from infringing upon citizens' rights and liberties
- Ensures that the government remains accountable to the people
Unalienable Rights
- Fundamental rights that are inherent and cannot be taken away by the government
- Inherent rights that are essential to human dignity and well-being
- Include life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, among others
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