Question

Why is john locke an important name to know? question 8 options: his second treatise on government explained that the best possible form of government is a divinely chosen dictator who exercises total authority over the details of everyday life. his second treatise on government explained the social contract theory of government and led to several revolutions. his second treatise on government explained that there was no single form of government that was best for everyone. instead, every society had to have the precise form of government that best suited its needs. his second treatise on government explained that the value of a thing was defined by the use that people put it to. if a property owner does not use his or her property, then it can be taken without compensation by someone who will put it to productive use?

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I believe the answer is: His second treatise on government explained the social contracy theory of government and led to several revolutions.

According to john locke's social contract, if the government somehow fail to secure the natural rights and will of the citizens, than the citizens should have the power to change the leadership through legal methods. Which can we see in the democratic system today.