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Which statement BEST explains the similarities between the philosophies of John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau?

A.
Both philosophers believed in social contracts between freely formed governments and their citizens.
B.
Locke and Rousseau believed that monarchies were the only stable forms of government.
C.
Locke and Rousseau shared the opinion that the separation of powers in government would take away the liberty of citizens.
D.
Both philosophers, unlike Sir Robert Filmer, believed that only governments formed with the consent of the people should enjoy “divine rights.”



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The answer is A. John Locke also set a basis for the Declaration of Independence. If you compare this to Rousseau both looked for social contracts.
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