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How are John Locke's ideas reflected in American government?
Locke believed that the government existed to prevent the state of nature from happening
What section of the Declaration of Independence contains the ideas of John Locke?
John Locke's ideas of government deriving from the consent of the governed is at the center of the Declaration of Independence, as is the idea of the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and property. The Founding Fathers saw much wisdom in Locke's ideas about limited government power.
Who first used Enlightenment ideas to describe a government chosen by the people?
John Locke
Who influenced American colonists by introducing ideas of natural rights and government by agreement?
locke
Who first used Enlightenment ideas to describle a government chosen by the people?
John Locke
What ideas about the government did Jefferson draw on in writing the declaration of independence?
The words Jefferson wrote show that his thinking was greatly influenced by john Locke. In fact, a passage in the second paragraph of the Declaration clearly was inspired by Locke's ideas about natural rights in Two Treatises of Government.
Which ideas did Locke steal from Hobbes?
Locke did not steal ideas from Hobbes; rather, both philosophers were influenced by similar enlightenment ideas but presented contrasting views on the social contract theory. While Hobbes believed in a strong centralized government to maintain order, Locke argued for a more decentralized government that protected individual rights and promoted popular sovereignty.
What Enlightenment thinker influenced Jefferson?
john Locke
How do john Locke's ideas help explain why the colonist looked to their legislature for leadership instead of to the colony's government?
The legislature WAS the government.
How does lockes ideas of government effect us today?
well locke believed that people were good and they are!
Which form of government does john Locke oppose?
John Locke opposed absolute monarchy as a form of government. He believed in the idea of limited government that respects individual rights and is based on the consent of the governed. Locke's ideas were influential in the development of modern liberal democracies.
How does John Locke influence the modern world?
John Locke was a famous philosopher who set forth many ideas about human liberty. His ideas helped influence the American and French Revolution, making democracy the most desired form of government.
