POSC 100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Free Exercise Clause, Equal Protection Clause, Establishment Clause
Document Summary
John locke: founded the liberalism that defines our country today and shapes our expectation of government. Government serves to make our lives better; believed in frequent elections, participation in politics, optimism of man. Social contract: we give up the right to do whatever we want in order to receive government protection, and if they don"t protect us we have the right to a new one. Explains most accurately what u. s. citizens expect of their government. A breakup letter to england, along with a list of grievances. We are entitled to our god-given rights: life, liberty, pursuit of happiness (property) Government exists to secure the right of the people. Document served to lay out their desired rights as common sense and make their independence justified. Individuals pass on their political beliefs to others (parents, teachers, media, literature, politics) Keeps our government in power because we accept their morals. Most important protection to the framers: essential to freedom.
