Question
Question 5 of 35
John Locke's interpretation of the social contract differed from Thomaas
Hobbes's interpretation in that:
O A. Locke largely rejected the principles of freedom and equality that
were part of liberalism.
B. Locke claimed that social contracts originated from a need for
stability and protection from violence.
O C. Locke argued that people have the right to overthrow governments
that violate their rights.
D. Locke suggested that people were naturally selfish and needed to
be ruled by absolute monarchs.
Answer
C. Locke argued that people have the right to overthrow governments that violate their rights.