During the European Enlightenment, the democratic idea emerged that governments get their power from __________.

.... from people. That means that the nation give the government right to rule.

Answered by krzysztofheyda | 2024-06-10

During the European Enlightenment, the idea emerged that governments derive their power from the people, rather than from divine right or tradition. Thinkers like John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau advocated for the consent of the governed, emphasizing individual rights and the social contract. This period laid the groundwork for modern democratic principles.
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Answered by krzysztofheyda | 2024-12-16