John Locke wrote that if the people of a country believe their government is unjust or abusing power, they have a right to overthrow it. Which founding principle does his statement support? Natural rights Limited government Republicanism Social contract

John Locke's statement that people have the right to overthrow a government they believe is unjust or abusing power is aligned with the principle of "Limited government."

The idea of limited government emphasizes that governmental power should be restricted, and there should be checks on the authority of rulers. Locke, in his political philosophy, argued for the protection of natural rights, including life, liberty, and property. He believed that a government's legitimacy derives from the consent of the governed and that the people have the right to resist or overthrow a government that violates these fundamental rights.

While elements of Locke's philosophy are also related to the concept of the social contract (where individuals agree to form a government to protect their rights), his emphasis on the right to resist unjust government aligns more closely with the idea of limited government, emphasizing constraints on the exercise of political power.