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CHAPTER 1- Freedom, Order, or Equality

 

1. What is the "textbook" definition of government ? (pg.5)

 

 

2. English philosopher Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679) believed that preserving life was the most important function of government. What was his description of life in a "state of nature" (without government)? (pg.5)

 

 

 

3. Describe the type of government Hobbes felt would be best able to deal with this "state of nature" ?

 

 

4. According to John locke, what was the basic objective of government ? (pg.6)

 

 

5. Explain how John Locke's ideas formed the basis of the American Declaration of Independence, particularly with regard to a person's "natural rights" ?

 

 

 

6. Explain the difference between:

freedom to -

 

 

freedom from -

 

 

7. Explain the difference between; (pg.14)

equality of opportunity -

 

 

equality of outcome -

 

 

8. Describe the main characteristics of each of the following political ideologies.

totalitarian -

 

 

 

libertarian -

 

 

 

liberal -

 

 

 

conservative -