Question

Which of the following Enlightenment concepts was not presented by John Locke? A. A government should have limited powers. B. A government should protect natural rights. C. A government should be a social contract between citizens and their leaders. D. People have the right to overthrow a government if it becomes too powerful.

Answer 1

Answer:

B.A and CA Better Choice in the government job

Answer 2

D. People have the right to overthrow a government if it becomes too powerful.

Explanation:

• John Locke was considered as a very influential Enlightenment thinkers and referred to as the "Father of Liberalism"
• The social contract philosophy of John Locke contains the belief that life, property, and liberty are inherent to us (natural rigts that the govt. must protect) and cannot be stripped away. Locke's philosophy suggests that the citizens are creating govts to preserve these freedoms, but for that to work, the rules of the govt. must be followed.
• Since the citizens gave the government authority, Locke claimed they have the ability to take the power away if the government would not serve their purposes. If they behaved against the population, the people might launch a coup against the government and substitute the government with the government representing the citizens' interests.