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Pluralism and Natural Justice
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Module 6
Institutional Pluralism and the Balance of Power
1
Montesquieu and the Separation of Powers
Explain Montesquieu's separation of powers as a mechanism for preventing tyranny through institutional competition.
2
Tocqueville on Intermediate Associations
Describe Tocqueville's analysis of intermediate associations as buffers between the individual and the state.
3
Medieval Constitutionalism & Jurisdictional Pluralism
Analyze medieval constitutionalism and the pluralism of competing jurisdictions (e.g., church, crown, guilds) as a historical model for liberty.
4
Understanding Subsidiarity and Authority Allocation
Explain the principle of subsidiarity and its allocation of authority to the most local competent level.
5
Polycentric Governance: Benefits of Overlapping Authorities
Describe polycentric governance and the potential benefits of overlapping, competing authorities.
6
Institutional Pluralism and Individual Liberty
Apply institutional pluralism to analyze how the balance between state, market, and civil society affects individual liberty.
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