Question

1. synthesis: if john locke were alive today, would he agree with people protesting against the government? why or why not?

think about his idea of \consent of the governed\.
your answer

Explanation:

John Locke's core political theory includes the "Consent of the Governed," which holds that legitimate political authority only exists when it is supported by the voluntary agreement of the people it governs. He argued that if a government fails to protect the natural rights of life, liberty, and property, or violates the trust of the people, the governed have the right to resist or alter that government. Protesting against a government that has breached this consent would align with Locke's view, as it is a way for the people to assert their right to hold the government accountable.

Answer:

Yes, John Locke would likely agree with people protesting against the government, under specific conditions. This is rooted in his "Consent of the Governed" idea: if the government fails to protect the natural rights (life, liberty, property) of the people, or acts outside the bounds of the people's agreed-upon authority, the people have the right to resist and protest to hold the government accountable, as the government's legitimacy depends entirely on the consent of those it rules.