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According to Locke, why might people be willing to give up some of their personal freedoms?

A
for the benefit and protection of society
B
when they live in a peaceful society
C
for the chance to be part of the government
D
when they feel comfortable and safe
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Mayhew writes that rebellion against a government is not only lawful, but "glorious,” when the governments laws

A
are too closely tied to religion.
B
undermine the safety of the people.
C
disobey the existing legal establishment.
D
are a corruption of religious doctrine.
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Which Enlightenment concepts are found in both the opening of the Declaration of Independence and the Preamble to the US Constitution? Check all that apply.

A
the separation of powers
B
unalienable or natural rights
C
the social contract
D
the equality of humans
E
the powers of government

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