Which of the following statements is supported by John Locke's notion of the "social contract"?
A) All people have an innate drive to truck, barter, and exchange.
B) There are rules organizing innate cultural differences between different ethnic groups.
C) The only way to maintain the state's relationship with citizens is through harsh punishments.
D) People have a right to rebel against corrupted government.

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John Locke's social contract theory posits that individuals consent to surrender some of their freedoms and submit to the authority of the ruler in exchange for protection of their remaining rights. Importantly, Locke argued that if the government fails to protect those rights, citizens have the right to rebel and overthrow the government. This is a foundational concept in the development of democratic societies.

Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by John Locke's