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Lesson 3 What is government and why have it?
In this lesson you will learn what the term “government” means. Although government is an important aspect of most people's lives, many people do not take the time to carefully consider what it is and why it is important. To better understand government and its purposes, you will be introduced to the imaginative construct called “a state of nature,” which political philosophers and novelists have used to explain the necessity of government. You also will be introduced to the anti-government views of anarchists and how those views have influenced current social movements.
After completing this lesson, you will be able to:
- Analyze and evaluate justifications for the existence of government.
- Identify and describe the social and political movements that advocated life without government.
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