1. Friday, February 1st AGENDA Wrap up Locke Vs. Montesquieu
Answer Essential Question 1
Review Economic systems and philosophies growing out of Industrial Revolution
Capitalism & Marxism
Organization Time
Objective: Define Democracy and explain how Locke’s idea of natural rights and Montesquieu’s idea of separation of powers are both important in a functioning democratic government. (GOV)

2. Natural rights
All persons have these rights just because they are human beings
Everyone is born with these rights and they should not be taken away without a person's agreement.

3. Purpose Main purpose of government:
*To protect the people’s natural rights
*Kings should not have absolute power, that is, w/o limits.
*Cannot deprive people of their natural rights.

4. Social Compact People should agree with one another to give up some
of their freedoms in exchange for protection and security.
Agreement is called a social compact or social contract.
An agreement people make among
themselves to create a government to rule them and
protect their rights. They consent to obey the laws created
by the government.

5. Montesquieu French Political Philosopher Absolute Monarchy
Divine Rights of Kings
Studied all the Constitutions in the world, searching for the “Natural Laws” beneath government

6. The Separation of Powers
France – King with 100% of power – could be tyrant
England – Parliament ran the Government, King figurehead

7. The Three Branches
The best way to avoid tyranny is to spread power among 3 branches

8. Checks & Balances
Balance of Power

9. If there was no king, the majority could run the government

10. The Main Purpose of Government
Protect the Rights of the Minority