Civics and EconomicsCivics and Economics

Why do we need a Why do we need a government?government?

Warm Up-World Without GovernmentWarm Up-World Without Government

Copy:Copy: Thomas Hobbes said life without government Thomas Hobbes said life without government

would be, “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and would be, “solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short.”short.”

Copy and Answer the question in italics:Copy and Answer the question in italics: According to Hobbes, humans naturally According to Hobbes, humans naturally

compete for territory, resources and power. compete for territory, resources and power. Do Do you believe what Hobbes says is true?you believe what Hobbes says is true? If so what If so what would be the outcome? If not why?would be the outcome? If not why?

Why do we need a government?Why do we need a government?

What is Government?What is Government? What are the functions of government?What are the functions of government? What is the balance between citizens and What is the balance between citizens and

government?government? What are the foundations of the US What are the foundations of the US

government?government?

What is Government?What is Government?

Government- the ruling authority of a Government- the ruling authority of a community, an organization that has the power community, an organization that has the power to make and enforce laws.to make and enforce laws.

What are the functions of What are the functions of government?government?

Keep orderKeep order Provide servicesProvide services Provide securityProvide security Guide the communityGuide the community

What is the balance between citizens What is the balance between citizens and government?and government?

Natural rights- Natural rights- rights you have b/c you are human: Life, Liberty, rights you have b/c you are human: Life, Liberty,

and Property.and Property. Social Contract- Social Contract-

people agree to give up certain freedom in people agree to give up certain freedom in exchange for protection and security.exchange for protection and security.

What are the foundations of the US What are the foundations of the US government?government?

republicanism- ex. Romerepublicanism- ex. Rome People’s representatives administer gov’t.People’s representatives administer gov’t.

Democracy- ex. GreeceDemocracy- ex. Greece Authority of gov’t rests with the people.Authority of gov’t rests with the people.

Montesquieu- French PhilosopherMontesquieu- French Philosopher Gov’t powers should be separate, balanced and Gov’t powers should be separate, balanced and

equal.equal. US GovernmentUS Government

Representative democracy (democratic republic)Representative democracy (democratic republic)

Warm Up-Locke Vs. HobbesWarm Up-Locke Vs. HobbesGet a copy of the Locke vs. Hobbes handout and summarize Get a copy of the Locke vs. Hobbes handout and summarize

their statements about these topics:their statements about these topics:

What does Locke think What does Locke think about:about: Human natureHuman nature ConflictConflict Social ContractSocial Contract RightsRights Role of the StateRole of the State

What does Hobbes think What does Hobbes think about:about: Human natureHuman nature ConflictConflict Social ContractSocial Contract RightsRights Role of the StateRole of the State

Warm Up/Review-Who Am I?Warm Up/Review-Who Am I?

Copy the quote and identify the writer as either Locke Copy the quote and identify the writer as either Locke or Hobbes:or Hobbes:

““All mankind... being all equal and independent, no All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions.”or possessions.”

““It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.”It is not wisdom but Authority that makes a law.” “ “The condition of man... is a condition of war of The condition of man... is a condition of war of

everyone against everyone.”everyone against everyone.” ““Government has no other end, but the preservation Government has no other end, but the preservation

of property.”of property.”

Locke and Hobbes-W.W.L or H.D.Locke and Hobbes-W.W.L or H.D.What would each philosopher’s viewpoint be about the What would each philosopher’s viewpoint be about the

following topics:following topics:

LockeLocke Burning the American Burning the American

flagflag Owning a gunOwning a gun Voting for public Voting for public

officialsofficials Following the lawsFollowing the laws Owning a houseOwning a house

HobbesHobbes Burning the American Burning the American

flagflag Owning a gunOwning a gun Voting for public Voting for public

officialsofficials Following the lawsFollowing the laws Owning a houseOwning a house

Rights vs. ResponsibilityRights vs. Responsibility With a partner, you are going to address the With a partner, you are going to address the

following questions. BOTH of you should record following questions. BOTH of you should record your responses and BOTH should be prepared to your responses and BOTH should be prepared to share your answers.share your answers.

1.1. According to the author, how does the According to the author, how does the American way of thinking differ from American way of thinking differ from other cultures?other cultures?

2.2. What argument could a government What argument could a government make for denying a citizen his/her rights?make for denying a citizen his/her rights?

3.3. Do you think more about your rights or Do you think more about your rights or about your responsibilities? What are the about your responsibilities? What are the effects of this way of thinking?effects of this way of thinking?

Rights and Responsibilities of a CitizenRights and Responsibilities of a Citizen

You will be divided into 5 groups. Each group You will be divided into 5 groups. Each group will be given a freedom/right to consider. will be given a freedom/right to consider.

In your group, you will read the scenario out In your group, you will read the scenario out loud and answer the questions. loud and answer the questions.

Each student in the group is responsible for Each student in the group is responsible for writing all of the answers and should be ready writing all of the answers and should be ready to discuss his/her answer with the class.to discuss his/her answer with the class.