John locke principles of democracy activity


The five principles of democracy.

By: Dylan Pandya

​John Locke was an English philosopher during the Enlightenment, whose ideas served as the foundation for the American Revolution. Locke wanted to create a form of government that protected individual liberties while also creating a safe society. 

​What did Locke believe in?

John Locke believed in the social contract, which was an agreement between the citizens and the government.

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    • Individuals would give up some individual rights and agree to follow the laws made by the government in order to create a safe and functioning society. Locke believed that no side should ever become too powerful. That’s why if the government isn’t protecting its citizens, the citizens have a right to disregard the social contract and overthrow the government to instill a more just one.

    Locke also believed in the system of checks and balances, which was adopted by the American government.

    Locke wanted to have checks in place to prevent any branch of gover