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# Notes on Government The handwritten notes discuss various concepts related to government, focusing on historical and philosophical underpinnings. ## Key Concepts * **Hammurabi's Code:** This is mentioned as a historical example of a code emphasizing individual worth and the rule of law. * **In...

# Notes on Government The handwritten notes discuss various concepts related to government, focusing on historical and philosophical underpinnings. ## Key Concepts * **Hammurabi's Code:** This is mentioned as a historical example of a code emphasizing individual worth and the rule of law. * **Individual Worth and the Rule of Law:** The notes highlight that government must always be subject to the law, emphasizing individual worth. * **Local Government:** The system of local government, drawing examples from England. * **Limited Government:** Government's power is constrained; it can't take certain actions. * **Representative Government:** Government should represent the will of the people. * **Early Documents:** References to historical documents like the Magna Carta, Petition of Right, and English Bill of Rights influencing modern ideas about government are mentioned. ## Summary The notes outline historical and philosophical influences on the concept of government. It explores the idea of limited government, representative government, and how the individual's rights are not subject to the government's control. These ideas are traced back to historical documents.