Question
What did Locke believe should happen if a government fails to protect the rights of its citizens?
A.
Citizens must endure and obey the government.
B.
Government officials should be punished.
C.
Citizens have the right to overthrow the government.
D.
The government should impose stricter laws.
A.
Citizens must endure and obey the government.
B.
Government officials should be punished.
C.
Citizens have the right to overthrow the government.
D.
The government should impose stricter laws.
Answers
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C. Citizens have the right to overthrow the government.
John Locke believed that if a government fails to protect the natural rights of its citizens (such as life, liberty, and property), the citizens have the right to revolt and establish a new government that would respect and protect those rights.
John Locke believed that if a government fails to protect the natural rights of its citizens (such as life, liberty, and property), the citizens have the right to revolt and establish a new government that would respect and protect those rights.