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the enlightenment (consent of the governed (COTG - it means that if the…
the enlightenment
consent of the governed
COTG - it means that if the government failed his/her duty then the citizens would no longer agree to be govern and they would have the right to revolt.
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for a king, he would ruled over the citizens whether they like it or not.
natural rights
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in order for people to enjoy natural rights, they must be protected.
the social contract
if there are no governments, people would live in a state of nature with no rules and complete freedom
social contract
citizens give up some freedom they would have in a state of nature, in exchange of governments protection.
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republican
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republican
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there are those who oppose the idea of democracy because they are scared that there will be a mob of uneducated people had the power to vote
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