1. 9/10/15, Day 3Get Going... How would you feel about coming to a school where there were no rules and no one was in charge? What would you like and dislike about this situation?

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3. Today we are going to discuss two theories about why governments exist and what their role(s) in society should be. But first, what do you guys know about "the government"?

4. government: the ruling authority for a community any organization that has the power to make & carry out laws and decisions for the community But, what does this mean??

5. GOVT. Who? Where do they get their $$/power? What does the govt. do for us? (Think, public services...)

6. Public vs. Private Govt.-owned & run Services free or subsidized $$ goes back to govt. Owned by individual(s) Services cost $$ $$ goes back to owners/investors

7. Public or Private?

8. GoodBad Turn & talk: Is the government good or bad? Why?

9. So, do we need governments? John Locke (1632 - 1704) Thomas Hobbes (1588 - 1679) 1. How does Hobbes describe humans in the state of nature? 2. Describe the "contract" people will enter into with the government. Why would people do this? 3. Who is Leviathan and how would a Leviathan state rule? 4. How does Locke describe humans in the state of nature? 5. Describe the "contract" people will enter into with the government. Why would people do this? 6. Explain Locke's idea of how governments should rule.

10. Hobbes' "Leviathan"

11. Reflection: What do you think the government’s role should be in our lives? In your answer, cite whether you agree more with Thomas Hobbes or John Locke.

12. Thomas Hobbes John Locke

13. HW: Syllabus & 3-ring binder due TOMORROW Field Trip forms!!