Chapter 1

Legitimate use of force to control human behavior also, the organization or agency authorized to exercise that force
What we believe is the role of
Government
What we believe is human nature

The Purposes of Government
Maintaining order providing public goods tragedy of the commons promoting equality
Protecting Freedom
Communism vs Liberalism

Communism and liberalism ownership in government hands vs individual freedom
Government distributes and equally shares goods. Total ownership in the hands of the people states should leave individuals to pursuit individual endeavors

Freedom of - freedom to do something
Freedom from - immunity from (equality?)

Equality of Opportunity Equality of Outcome
Everyone has the same chance to succeed
Society ensures equal outcome, sometimes through redistribution (social equality)

• National Sovereignty –
External recognized right to exercise final authority over its affairs
• Globalization – increasing interdependence of citizens and nations around the world

• Basketball games and security
• Community watch

• Segregation
• Equal pay in the work place