How well can you answer these questions?

May 14, 2008 by Stephen Palmer · 7 Comments 

Do you know why the following questions matter? Can you list at least three sources of opposing views on the answers?

Read the questions then answer them by commenting below.

1. What is the source of man’s rights?

2. What are the differences between unalienable and civil rights?

3. What is the proper role of government?

4. What is the American form of government?

5. What are the four foundations of freedom, according to the American Founders?

6. What is more important–culture, or politics and government?

7. What are “legitimate foundation” and “legitimate authority” in political philosophy?

8. What is the fundamental character of human beings?

9. What are the seven major societal forms, or institutions, and what are the roles of each?

10. What are the connections between liberty and property?

Share your answers by commenting below.

Bonus Question: What is the significance of the picture I used on this post?

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