Natural Rights John Locke believed that all men had “natural rights,” the right to life, libery (freedom), and property. Social Contract In John Locke's view, people organized civil societies (governments) to protect natural rights. This was known as a “social contract.” Further, the power of the government depends on the people's consent (which can be revoked). Thomas Hobbes also believed in a social contract but felt that people gave up their rights to a ruler to keep order in the society. The Right to Revolt According to John Locke’s social contract theory people can take back their agreement to the contract if the leader/government fails to protect their natural right. Thus givng a community the right to revolt. Popular Soveriegnty Popular sovereignty is the belief that the power, or authority, of government comes from the consent of the people who are being governed. In other words…the people (popular) are supreme (soverieign) and have the power to make the decisions in a community.
Natural Rights John Locke believed that all men had “natural rights,” the right to life, libery (freedom), and property. Social Contract In John Locke's view, people organized civil societies (governments) to protect natural rights. This was known as a “social contract.” Further, the power of the government depends on the people's consent (which can be revoked). Thomas Hobbes also believed in a social contract but felt that people gave up their rights to a ruler to keep order in the society. The Right to Revolt According to John Locke’s social contract theory people can take back their agreement to the contract if the leader/government fails to protect their natural right. Thus givng a community the right to revolt. Popular Soveriegnty Popular sovereignty is the belief that the power, or authority, of government comes from the consent of the people who are being governed. In other words…the people (popular) are supreme (soverieign) and have the power to make the decisions in a community.
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