John Locke on Government
Topic
Human Nature
Equality
Law
Rights
Government
Belief
People are born with a mind that is a tabula rasa.
All people are naturally equal and independent.
Natural laws govern human society, and they are more basic than laws written by legislatures.
People have no right to harm others or deprive them of their liberty or possessions.
The legitimacy of a government is based on the consent of the people.
3. Based on the beliefs in the chart, which statement would John Locke support?
(1) Rights are a reward given to people who behave morally.
(2) The laws people write replace natural
laws.
(3) Individuals have a right to pursue life and liberty.
(4) Political leaders derive their authority from God.