Question

What idea in the decleration of independence reflects the influence of john locke

Answer 1

Answer:

That Power comes from the consent of the governed.

Explanation:

John Locke was a very influential philosopher when it came to the "Social Contract". He believed that the people could give up certain rights to be ensured protection by the Government. If the leader of the Government failed to keep this contract, then the people could have the authority to make them leave and ultimately change the ways of Government. This idea relates to the idea of "Popular Sovereignty"-the idea that the people (typically the majority) have the power.