Question

According to John Locke’s social contract theory, which government would be an “illegal” government?(1 point) Responses a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs a government that does not have a king as its absolute authority] a government that does not have a king as its absolute authority ] a government that can make war against its enemies and tax its citizens a government that can make war against its enemies and tax its citizens a government that has appointed and elected leaders

Answer 1

According to John Locke’s social contract theory, the correct response would be: **a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs**. Locke emphasized that legitimate government is based on the consent of the governed. If a government lacks this consent, it is considered "illegal."