The Declaration of Independence's Contractual View of Political Structure,in Which

question 20

Multiple Choice

The Declaration of Independence's contractual view of political structure,in which the government drew its authority from "the consent of the governed," was influenced most heavily by

• A) Edmund Burke.
• B) John Locke.
• C) John Stuart Mill.
• D) William Wilberforce.
• E) Voltaire.

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Definitions:

Group Unanimity

The condition in which all members of a group fully agree or concur on a decision or opinion, often researched in social psychology.

Asch

Relates to Solomon Asch, a psychologist known for his research on conformity and social pressure.

Milgram's Studies

A series of social psychology experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, which primarily focused on the willingness of participants to obey an authority figure who instructed them to perform acts conflicting with their personal conscience.

Obedience

A form of compliance that occurs when people follow direct commands, usually from someone in a position of authority.