Although they have different ideas of what the social contract is, both Locke and Rousseau agree that in giving up the state of nature, we submit ourselves to a form on social contract and by giving up some of our freedoms we gain security and respect amongst the civilization. ... However in giving themselves up to the social contract and giving up their freedoms they are obliged to adopt morals that allow everyone to live in harmony. ... Rousseau argues that even though in the state of nature people are much more free to do what they please, eventually that state can get too hostile and peopl...

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For this reason, Emerson and Thoreau argue that solitude and society are the most focused topic in their works because of Solitude's ability to give you more freedom instead of living under the rights of unjust laws and Society exploiting you to opportunities with education and grammar. Thoreau argues that living in solitude gives you more freedom instead of living under rights of unjust laws. ... Being in solitude gives you a chance to develop your personality to your own ability. ... To sum it all up Emerson and Thoreau argue that solitude and society is the most focused topic in their...

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By giving certain powers to the national government, they were resolute to reserve all other rights to the states. ... The people were given the authority to give power to either national or state governments. ...

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There are also two ways of removing the causes of factions, one by destroying the liberty that is essential to its existence and the other by giving every citizen the same passions, and the same interests. ... The second method is as impractical as the first because by giving every person the same passions and beliefs, soon enough one would see that he or she has a different view on an issue, therefore arguments would ensue, others would agree, and once again factions would form. ...

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By giving certain enumerated (and implied) powers to the national government, they were resolute to reserve all other rights to the states. ... The people were given the authority to give power to either national or state governments. ...

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Locke believed that individuals needed a government to keep them in check, but "it must be with his own consent, i.e. the consent of the majority, giving it either by themselves, or their representatives chosen by them (p.74)." In addition, Locke thought that government should be like a contract where the people give up certain of their rights in return for just rule, and the rulers should hold his power only so long as he uses it justly. ... Since "making law" was the most important trust of the government, the legislative function was by far the "soul that gives Form, Life, and Unity to th...

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Hobbes believed that people give up their freedom and put it into the hands of a sovereign or government which seems a lot more reasonable than giving everyone the freedom to do as they please. ... Our own government in fact follows exactly what Hobbes was saying; the people give the power to the government to make the important national and global wide decisions that need to be made. ... That is why we do what we do as a society and give our power to the government and trained professionals to make smart decisions that will benefit the good of the people which is what Hobbes state of nature i...

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How could the conflict be solved if every party do not give up from what thinks that it`s its right? ... In my opinion it does not matter whether you are in the state of nature, or in a normal state with government, you are going to be forced to give money. ... If someone objects that, he would be forced to give money anyway. ... Also if you don`t vote, you will give the chance others people to do that, and therefore one day you will be forced to follow the laws or the decisions that you did not have a say at all. ... But, in my opinion, Henry Thoreau gives the best solution how to deal with t...

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One of our most cherished rights in the Constitution is our right to freedom of speech; which gives us the political right to communicate our ideas. ... Constitutional democracies give the citizens a voice in their government. ...

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They also favored the proposed plans of the Separation of powers, which means the central government separated into three different branches and not giving to much power to another group, so the constitution could provide balance in powers and prevent tyranny. ... They believed that the Constitution would give the central government too much power and take a lot of civil liberties from the people. ...

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It might have been a good idea at the time, but as time goes on we start to see that people now a days just do not have enough time or will power to know every little thing that is happening with the government; giving them so many options ultimately led to the decrease of participation in elections; the exact opposite of what the makers of the Texas constitution were aiming for. Giving so many options to choose form for so many different positions in government is not the only thing that has diminished the total outcome of voting in Texas. ...

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It might have been a good idea at the time, but as time goes on we start to see that people now a days just do not have enough time or will power to know every little thing that is happening with the government; giving them so many options ultimately led to the decrease of participation in elections; the exact opposite of what the makers of the Texas constitution were aiming for. Giving so many options to choose form for so many different positions in government is not the only thing that has diminished the total outcome of voting in Texas. ...

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This State of Nature consists of a Law of Reason which gives humankind liberty, freedom, and equality and stresses that no man "ought to harm another in his life, liberty, or possessions" . ... Rousseau envisioned a society in which all the individuals would give up their individual powers in return for a new kind of equality and a new kind of power. ...

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In the same pamphlet he also wrote to communicate a sense of urgency about moving towards independence and denounced the British monarchy writing: "the folly of hereditary rights in kings, is that nature disapproves its by giving mankind an ass for a lion." ...

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He ruled for two years, which in this time, the United States did nothing about because it only helped her by giving her a strong connection in that country. ... " The united States and other world powers still give economical and military assistance to former colonies and their allies which leads to indirect control of a nation's politics and economy" (Encarta NP). ... "The United States gives $1.3 billion dollars in military aid and $700 million dollars in economic aid annually due to the Egyptian agreement to sign the Camp David Peace treaty with Israel in 1979" (Defense News). ...

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After analyzing the mercantilist policies of importing precious metals while exporting goods during the 1600's and 1700's, he came to the conclusion that by doing away with mercantilist monopolies and restrictions would give the people more incentive to produce. ... Bentham believed that society could teach individuals to be rational by giving them an ideal environment to learn proper behaviour in.Utilitarianism became quite popular and was a driving force behind a range of reforms in areas like prisons, law codes, and public health. ... After in depth analysis of economies in centu...

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By giving a voice to the people, the state is giving the opportunity for its citizens to form an educated public opinion on the ideas of declaring war and thoroughly examine the short and long-term effects from the costs of war on things such as their states' resources and their national debt. ... Also, he gives no credit to non-governmental institutions in the world politics schedule, nor does he allow any moral principles to interact in foreign policy. ...

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Both authors use an analogy which sounds similar in each book, but the opposite use of the analogy gives it a philosophical depth on two different levels. ... Paine elaborates by explaining that no one will give them thee respect they want internationally or international support on the long run as long as America is under the British and not independent. ... Otis' pamphlet was simply a preaching message to the British telling them to rethink their ruling strategies and improve their relations with the colonies in America by giving them the right to be fully represented in equality with t...

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By removing its causes Madison believes that liberty will be destroyed, or that by giving every citizen the same opinions, passions, and interests, would be impossible because people can never all be the same. ... Liberty gives Americans their freedom. ...

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This informality allows people to be uninterested if they wish, willingly giving up their input into the political process. ... As long as people choose to be unconcerned, they are choosing to give up their chance to be rightfully represented in our system of government. ...

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The goal of a classical liberal government is to give its people individual freedom, equal opportunity, and individual rights which includes keeping its people safe and preventing them from being harmed. ... To give an example for each role starting with infrastructure the terrorists hijacked commercial airplanes. ...

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There is countless numbers of these organizations each preserving the interest of countless members of society in order to give Americans a greater say in government. ... This act, "regulated how business firms, unions, and other organizations could give money, prohibiting donations directly from the organizations treasury" (Lowi et al 345). ...

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The goal of a classical liberal government is to give its people individual freedom, equal opportunity, and individual rights which includes keeping its people safe and preventing them from being harmed. ... To give an example for each role starting with infrastructure the terrorists hijacked commercial airplanes. ...

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He opens his writing piece by making it clear that he has good reason to be giving royalty advice on ruling and that he means no offense in claiming to know more than they do. ... By giving the masses access to weapons, they help both themselves and the prince from enemy attacks. ... According to Machiavelli, a prince must convince the masses that the ceremonies he gives are important and should be taken seriously. ...

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(Cole 9-25-01) Having a large income gives a citizen the opportunity and the resources to support their governmental institution, and by supporting their governmental institution they are participating in their government. Those who have steady incomes are able to give donations to help causes that they support as well as give donations to help stop those causes that they do not support. We know that politicians give great recognition to those constituents who back their support with financial aid. ... (Cole 9-25-01) Citizens who have good incomes and who are aware of the benefits of giving ai...

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