To understand political power, we must consider the condition in which nature puts all men. It is a state of perfect freedom to
do as they wish and dispose of themselves and their possessions as they think fit, within the bounds of the laws of nature. They need not ask permission or the consent of any other man. In this passage, Locke is describing the “state of nature.” For Locke, this state of nature is one in which people are
A) unable to keep possessions
B) frustrated by natural laws.
C) perfectly free to do as they wish.
Articles of Confederation formed the Continental Congress comprised of delegates from the colonies who were instrumental in articulating the needs of the states. The Continental Congress was instrumental in the set-up of a national government following the Declaration of Independence,
Government officials were often bribed and these super corporations had a large lobbying influence and often planted their own people as senators and representatives. The government also made a lot of profit from these mega monopolies and they still do today.
