A.1 Role Government, Economies, Philosophies

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Social Contract

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An implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits.

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Natural Rights

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Rights that are not contingent upon the laws, customs, or beliefs of a particular society or polity.

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Political Philosophy

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A branch of philosophy that involves concepts and arguments regarding political opinion.

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Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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A Genevan philosopher known for his influential works on political philosophy.

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John Locke

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An English philosopher and physician regarded as one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers.

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Thomas Hobbes

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An English philosopher best known for his work on political philosophy, especially his book 'Leviathan'.

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Traditional Authority

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A form of leadership in which the authority of an organization or a ruling regime is largely tied to tradition or custom.

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Rational/Legal Authority

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A form of leadership in which the authority of an organization or a ruling regime is largely tied to legal rationality, legal legitimacy, and bureaucracy.

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Charismatic Authority

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A form of leadership in which authority derives from the charisma of the leader.

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Absolute Power

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Complete control over the people and government.