Instead, they ruled themselves directly; each man was a life long member of the decision making body. ... Locke's book, Two Treatises (published in 1690), stated that under the "social contract," the government's job was to protect "natural rights", which included "the right to life, liberty, and the ownership of property." ... In this great document, written by Thomas Jefferson, many ideas are taken from the aforementioned philosophers, Locke and Rousseau. From Locke, Jefferson borrowed the idea that all men are created equal, and he altered the right to life, liberty and prop...

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Thus this would improve the efficiency of Congress by forcing these Careerists to work for the benefits of the people in order to prolong their political life (Washington Post). ... The early American politicians, such as Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, all followed the tradition of serving under a term limit of two or three. But as the government grew in size, careerists were able to dominate American political life. ... Another reason for their opposition, although not one that they would voice openly if they wish to continue their political life, is the very vitality of the American pu...

• Word Count: 1760
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Thus this would improve the efficiency of Congress by forcing these Careerists to work for the benefits of the people in order to prolong their political life (Washington Post). ... The early American politicians, such as Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, all followed the tradition of serving under a term limit of two or three. But as the government grew in size, careerists were able to dominate American political life. ... Another reason for their opposition, although not one that they would voice openly if they wish to continue their political life, is the very vitality of the American pu...

• Word Count: 1760
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate