The Declaration of Independence establishes the belief

that people should not be subject to an all-powerful ruler. It

claims that the source of a government's power comes

from the people and that any legitimate government must

be based on consent from those it governs.

This concept is an illustration of which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas?

O

A. Hobbes's theory of the social contract

O

B. Locke's theory of popular sovereignty

O

C. Montesquieu's theory of the separation of powers

O

D. Voltaire's theory of the separation of church and state

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25 April, 05:34

The Declaration of Independence establishes the belief

that people should not be subject to an all-powerful ruler. It

claims that the source of a government's power comes

from the people and that any legitimate government must

be based on consent from those it governs.

This concept is an illustration of which Enlightenment philosopher's ideas?

O

A. Hobbes's theory of the social contract

O

B. Locke's theory of popular sovereignty

O

C. Montesquieu's theory of the separation of powers

O

D. Voltaire's theory of the separation of church and state

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Blaze Lloyd · Answer 1

B. Locke's theory of popular sovereignty.

Explanation:

The British philosopher John Locke wrote that men are born equal and free and have natural rights such as the right to liberty and property, the right to life. He thought that a legitimate government is that on which people have endowed with their consent to rule and administrate issues related to the common good.