John Locke social contract

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The social contract

Locks idea that individuals come together to form a government through an agreement (contract).They agreed to fill in the laws of the government and exchange for protection of their natural rights.

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Majority rule

Emphasise that the government is created by the consent of the governor, and decision should be made by the majority (though he also advocated for protecting minority rights)

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Democratic ideals

The concept is fundamental to the idea of popular sovereignty and democratic systems where the people are the ultimate source of authority

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