Question

John Locke theorized that people sacrificed a small portion of their freedom and consented to be ruled in exchange for the government's protection of their lives, liberty, and property. What did Locke call this implicit agreement?

Answer 1

Answer:

John Locke call this agreement as the social contract.

Explanation:

The Social Contract is not something new. One of the first philosophers to consider this idea was Thomas Hobbes, however, the social contract argued by Hobbes, humans have no liberty at all because they give their liberty to a king. In essence, Hobbes's point of view is an absolutist government. On the other hand, in Locke's point of view, even if the man gives his liberty (signing a contract), he has the possibility to take down the government. And most importantly, a state minimal.