The Enlightenment Led to the Theory That Government Is Based

question 59

Multiple Choice

The Enlightenment led to the theory that government is based on ______.

• A) an ethical concern for the common good
• B) the divine right to govern
• C) a social contract
• D) tradition and custom
• E) a natural order

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