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Which of the following ideas, promoted by John Locke, was NOT incorporated into the Declaration of Independence?
A.

the belief that people have natural rights to life, liberty, and property

B.

the belief that there must be a separation between church and state

C.

the belief that the purpose of government is to protect the rights of the people it governs

D.

the belief that the powers of government should be limited to those that the people consent to give it

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B.

The Declaration echoes Locke's ideas about natural rights, government’s purpose to protect those rights, and consent of the governed, but it does not incorporate a statement calling for separation of church and state.