The Enlightenment led to the theory that government is based on ______.

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The Enlightenment philosophers, such as Locke, Hobbes, and Rousseau, proposed the idea of a social contract as a foundation for government. This theory posits that individuals willingly give up some of their freedoms in exchange for protection and security provided by the government. The government's power is thus derived from the consent of the governed, rather than from divine right or tradition/custom.

The Enlightenment Led to the Theory That Government Is Based