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CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Locke & Rousseau
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Locke & Rousseau. Contributions to American government. Locke & Rousseau. John Locke. Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Life, Liberty, and Property Jefferson changes to “pursuit of happiness” Government should have limited power Should protect and serve the rights of those it governs - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Locke & Rousseau
John Locke Jean-Jacques Rousseau
Life, Liberty, and Property Jefferson changes to “pursuit
of happiness”Government should have
limited power Should protect and serve the
rights of those it governsRule by a single individual
is wrong Consensus
Social Contract
Every man is born free
Individuals should look past personal interests and focus on greater good when forming government
Government must have consent of the governed
Locke & Rousseau