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Under what circumstances did John Locke think it would be acceptable for the people to overthrow the government?

A; It is never acceptable, as overthrowing the government would be a violation of the social contract.
B: If the people were to break the social contract and seek a different type of rule, the people could overthrow the government.
C: If the government violated the social contract, the people could overthrow the government.
D: If the government failed to accept new natural rights, the people could overthrow the government.

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Answer: C If the government violated the social contract, the people could overthrow the goverment

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