1. ANARCHY AND TYRANNY

2. Rules are needed (and wanted) to
ensure that our behaviour is regulated
to meet the common expectations of
society.
 The absence of laws, the inability to
enforce laws or the unfair and
unequal application of laws can result
in states of anarchy or tyranny.
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What
circumstances
can you
imagine when
there might be
an absence of
laws, inability
to enforce
laws, or unfair
or unequal
application of
laws?

4. ANARCHY

5. DEFINE:
From the Greek word anarchia – “without a ruler”
 The absence of laws and government
 A state of chaos and disorder, resulting from the
absence of rules and laws
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6. A state of anarchy may break out during a
revolution or after a natural disaster, because law
enforcement agencies no longer exists or are
unable to enforce the laws of society
 Violence and widespread looting are two early
indications that a society is on the verge of anarchy
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Certain philosophers believe that anarchy doesn’t
imply chaos, but rather a ruler-free society with
voluntary social harmony.

7. TYRANNY

8. DEFINE:
The opposite of anarchy
 A tyrant is a single leader who has unlimited power
over the people in a country or state
 Generally involves severe punishment for any
infringements of the law.
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9. Tyrannical power is often (but not always) seized
 Countries where tyranny exists are often referred to
as “police states”
 There is no rule of law when there is tyranny
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