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1 A Key to John Locke “Civil government is the proper remedy for the inconveniences (inequalities) of the state of nature” - John Locke, Second Treatise of Government

2 Read Locke’s Bio  1) What are 3 of Locke’s beliefs about government  2) What US documents are based on the ideas of Locke?

3 The Problem We All Live With Norman Rockwell 1)What is happening in this painting? 2)Which principles of democracy are illustrated by this painting?

4 “The state of nature has a law of nature to govern it, which treats everyone equally…[B]eing equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, or possessions.”  Equal rights: The belief that all persons, regardless of sex, race, ethnicity, age, etc., have the same rights as everyone else.  Unalienable rights: Rights that cannot be taken away from anyone, for example freedom of speech. - John Locke

5 Flag with Male Symbol By Dave Cutler 1)What is happening in this painting? 2)How does this painting relate to the concept of unalienable rights? Equal rights?

6 “The old [traditions] are apt to lead men into mistakes, as this [idea] of [fatherly] power’s probably has done, which seems so [eager] to place the power of parents over their children wholly in the father, as if the mother has no share in it. Whereas if we consult reason or [the Bible], we shall find she has an equal title.” - John Locke

7 Photo of Tiananmen Square Photographer Unknown 1) What is happening in the picture and how does it relate to the topic of limited government?

8 “Whensoever…the [government]shall…put into the hands of any other an absolute power over the lives, liberty, and estates of the people, by this breach of trust they forfeit the power [of] the people…who have a right to resume their original liberty, and by the establishment of the new [government] provide for their own safety and security.” - John Locke

9 Do Locke’s Study Guide

10 Thoughts  Are all rights equal or are some more important than others?  How do we balance a limited government with the protection of equal rights?


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