Reading Questions:
John Stuart Mill - A Classic Liberal Answer

1. How does Mill describe the origin of many historical governments?  How does this differ from Hobbes or Locke?
2. According to Mill, in what two ways did patriots in historical societies attempt to limit the power of their governments?
3. According to Mill what "new" abuse of power became possible under democratic governments?
4. In addition to protection from the tyrrany of the government, Mill thinks we need protection from what other sort of tyrrany?
5. According to Mill, what is the sole justification for government regulation of our lives?  What sort of justifications does Mill reject?
    --Note: The above is often called "The Harm Principle".
6. What exceptions to "The Harm Principle" does Mill accept?
7. According to Mill why are the freedoms of the press and of expression so important?
8. What would Mill say about interstate speed limit laws?  How about seat-belt laws?  Drugs?