Question

question 13
what principle did thomas jefferson refer to in these lines from the declaration of independence: \deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed\?
a. natural rights
b. limited government
c. social contract
d. representative government

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Natural rights are inherent rights (like life, liberty), not about power from consent. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Limited government focuses on government having restricted powers (e.g., separation of powers), not consent of governed. Eliminate B.
• Option C: Social contract theory (e.g., Rousseau, Locke) states that government's authority comes from the people's consent. The quote "deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed" aligns with this.
• Option D: Representative government is about people electing representatives, not directly about power from consent. Eliminate D.

Answer:

C. social contract