Political Science POLS-Y 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Boston Port Act, French And Indian War, First Continental Congress
25 Aug 2016
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Purpose of gov. is to protect life, liberty, & property. Gov. "s authority comes from the consent of its subjects. The people have the right to revoke consent if trust is lost. Smith wants an economy w/ very little gov. influence o. Locke & smith belong to a school of thought: classic liberalism . Wants to minimize gov. role in economy and our lives. When locke said to protect ll&p he means gov. should protect life and property and get out of our lives. He believed liberty would maximize by reducing gov. influence: legitimacy as a central question. Legitimacy: when the claim to rule is accepted by the people. The idea that gov. must be legit is central to the founding of the american. Locke"s focus on what government does could make british rule seem illegitimate. Paine"s focus on who rules sees a british king and unrepresentative.
