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The Enlightenment

Question 4 of 8 • FL-2100310-United States History A

Under what circumstances did John Locke think it would be acceptable for the people to overthrow the government?

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It is never acceptable, as overthrowing the government would be a violation of the social contract.
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If the people were to break the social contract and seek a different type of rule, the people could overthrow the government.
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If the government violated the social contract, the people could overthrow the government.
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If the government failed to accept new natural rights, the people could overthrow the government.
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