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What concept of government treasured during the Age of Enlightenment found its way into the writings of Thomas Jefferson?
the idea of political equality among people of similar backgrounds
the idea of deism as a way to fight the corruption of governments
the idea of a social contract between a government and its citizens
the idea that cynicism was the best approach to understanding government
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the idea of a social contract between a government and its citizens
Jefferson drew directly on Enlightenment thinkers (especially John Locke) when arguing that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed and exist to protect natural rights.
Jefferson drew directly on Enlightenment thinkers (especially John Locke) when arguing that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed and exist to protect natural rights.
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