Governments<span> are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. This was an idea that derived from Enlightenment thinkers such as John Locke. ... The writers of the </span>Declaration of Independence<span> borrowed their ideas from Locke and others like him</span>
D. The British had a navy, professional army, a blockade, and mercenaries
He believed citizens should base their role in government would be better used if they approached government using good morals. Government would be better if people did not focus so much on individual needs and more on what is best for the community as whole.
