Question

In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson's statement that "all men are created equal" is similar to which of the following theorist's belief that government is based on the "consent of the governed"? a. John Locke b. Karl Marx c. Jean-Jacques Rousseau d. Thomas Hobbes

Answer 1

Thomas Jefferson's statement that "all men are created equal" is similar to the belief of the theorist John Locke. John Locke is known for his philosophy of natural rights and the idea that government should be based on the "consent of the governed." Therefore, the correct answer is:

a. John Locke