MC 202 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Constitution Of Kosovo, The Federalist Papers
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***participation is key in political issues, especially if one wants to be considered a citizen. Citizenship in ancient world- equal enjoyment of civil, political and social rights and participation in struggle to expand these rights. In federalist papers- citizenship is the rights and the adherence to constitution framework of government that protects these rights. Bellamy says- practice of civic virtue and dedication to common good is key because aristotle argues that human beings are political animals. Views should be based on social contract theory which states that citizens are free and equal individuals who consent to surrender a part of their freedom in exchange for protection of law.
