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In History / High School | 2025-07-07

John Locke helped develop the idea of a social contract between citizens and the
A. monarchy.
B. church.
C. government.
D. philosophers.

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Answer (2)

John Locke was a significant philosopher who introduced the concept of the social contract, highlighting the government's role as a protector of individual rights. He argued that government authority comes from the consent of the governed and that citizens have the right to revolt if their rights are not protected. His ideas have profoundly influenced modern political thought and revolutionary movements. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

John Locke, a prominent 17th-century philosopher, introduced the social contract theory, positing that government authority stems from the consent of the governed. His work emphasized that citizens have the right to revolt if their rights are violated, thereby shaping modern political ideologies. The answer to the multiple-choice question is C: government.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-17