John Locke Believed That the __________ Wields the Foundational Power

question 31

Multiple Choice

John Locke believed that the __________ wields the foundational power of any government.

• A)police
• B)court system
• C)bureaucracy
• D)legislative branch

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Definitions:

States' Rights

The political powers held for the state governments rather than the federal government, according to the United States Constitution.

Abolitionists

People who advocated for the immediate emancipation of slaves and the end of racial discrimination and segregation, primarily active during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Enslaved People

Individuals who are forcibly held in servitude and owned by others, often with their legal rights entirely stripped away, indicating a focus on the human aspect and experiences of those subjected to slavery.

Freed Slaves

Individuals who were once enslaved but gained freedom, either through legal means such as emancipation or by escaping from their enslavers.