Why Should I Be Governed AS Terminology Quiz

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  • Created by: Sam
  • Created on: 11-05-14 12:52
Define: Egosim
Self-interested
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Define: Positive Freedom
The restrictions on freedom are internal
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Define: Tacit Consent
An implicit agreement made clear by one's behaviour
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Define: Dissent
An open disagreement with the state
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Define: Revolution
A forcible overthrow of governemnt in favour of a new system
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Define: Representative Democracy
The people elect someone to represent their views
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Define: Tyranny Of The Majority
Where the majority unfairly restrict the freedom of the minority
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Define: Hypothetical Consent
Not actual, but a theory based upon reason
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Define: Negative Freedom
Freedom from restriction or restraint, external
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Define: General Will
What is best for everyone as a group
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Define: The State Of Nature (SON)
A society without any formal structures or government
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Define: Enlightened Egoism
No act can ever be truely selfless as doing the act makes you feel good
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Define: Tyranny
A government in which a single ruler is vested with absolute power
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Define: Positive Freedom

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The restrictions on freedom are internal

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Define: Tacit Consent

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Define: Dissent

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Define: Revolution

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