Which of the following is a correct description of Locke's social contract theory and the Declaration of Independence?

A. Both argue that government exists for the good of the governed and the benefit of those who govern.
B. Both hold that governments exist based on the consent of the governed
C. Both proclaim that for rebellion to be legitimate, a list of grievances must be declared openly.
D. Both forbid rebellion against a government that violates the rights of its citizens

Ans: B. Both hold that governments exist based on the consent of the governed

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