Which influential idea does Locke describe in this excerpt?

A.
Revolutions are betrayals of the majority of the people by a smaller segment of the population.

B.
The government has the power to use any means necessary to enforce the rule of law on citizens.

C.
It is the obligation of the people to revolt against governments that act against the people's interests.

D.
The government has absolute power and will retain control even after protest or revolt by citizens.

C. It is the obligation of the people to revolt against governments that act against the people's interests.