The Philosophy of Freedom Question Title * 1. What is the definition of freedom? The privilege to do whatever the law allows you to do. The ability to get permission to do something you want to do. The ability to do whatever you want as long as you do not infringe upon another persons rights. The right to participate in making laws and electing people to government office. Question Title * 2. What is the purpose of government? To make sure that people stay safe. To provide programs and services for those who need help. To provide as many good paying jobs and benefits as possible. To secure the rights of every man, women and child. To enforce laws and policies that politicians make. To collect taxes. Question Title * 3. Why do we need a military or police? To stop people from taking life, liberty or property. To force the people to comply with the law. To force the people to pay taxes. To protect those who work in the government so they can make laws & regulation. To compel the people to give up their property so government official can get paid. Question Title * 4. What is the definition of a crime? When someone breaks the law. When someone infringes upon someone else's life, liberty or property. When you don't comply with a government policy or regulation. When a police officer gives you a ticket or arrest you. Question Title * 5. In what scenario do government official have authority to use force on a person? When they do not do what government officials say they should do. When they put something into their body that government official do not give them permission to. When they sell something to someone that government officials do not give them permission to. When they take or try to take someones life, liberty or property. When they do something with their private property before getting permission from government officials. Done