Lecture 2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 classical theory | theory used by Aristotle that was about groups rather than the individual, saying that government is a natural state |
| What are the three types of government ? | monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy |
| What was Aristotle's solution ? | mixed regime |
| What were the parts of the british government | monarchy, aristocracy ( house of commons) and democracy ( house of lord) |
| liberalism | government is a necessary evil, focuses on the people |
| What was the Pamphlet War? | way for colonist to air grievances about british |
| what was the biggest issue for the colonist? | representation- tired of taxation and were told they had virtual representation |
| Paines model of government | begin with the individual, state of nature |
| what was Paine's fear | that the government would go to far, the people needed a limited government |
| 3 reasons why a mixed regime would not work | 1. violates natural equality of men 2. idea that there is no checking of power 3. the british system was too complex |
| what was Paines solution | elections with 1. representation and elections 2. frequent turnovers |
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