Section I

How would you define "sovereignty" after reading Jefferson and Franklin's ideas?

Using a quote from Thomas Jefferson on good government, explain why good government is important.

What is the most important component of the "Responsibilities of Citizenship" (http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/GOV/ch7_p2.htm)?

Do you agree with the author?

Who wrote the "Responsibilities of Citizenship" (http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/GOV/ch7_p2.htm)?

Read the brief biographies of Thomas Hobbes and John Locke and explain why I have included them in this section.

Discussion Activity

Read the Article "A good idea from... Hobbes", by Alain de Botton and compare the ideas of Hobbes to John Lennon's song, "Imagine". How are they different? Which do you agree with?
 
 

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