Warner: American Revolution
Right to
Rebel: the original Contract
nState of Nature
nA condition of liberty and license
nThere is no magistrate to judge between men as to the
right
nA state of insecurity and war, where “might makes
right”
nThe original Contract of the People to form a Civil
Society
nFor the “mutual preservation of their lives, liberties,
and estates,” man joins in civil society
nExchange absolute freedom for security and rights under
the law
nThe legislature, represents the people, frames laws for
the public good of society; the
magistrate and the judges fairly administer
the laws