John Locke’s Idea of Natural Rights An action real or imagined that gives cause for complaint or protest, especially true of unfair treatment

Thomas Jefferson’s Idea of Natural Rights

Created among people in a society to cooperate for mutual benefit, for example by giving up some individual freedoms in exchange for protection by the state. Was used to explain the origins and purpose of government.

Rights given by natural law, to all humans, by the creator of all things

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Social Contract

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Natural Rights

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Grievance

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Life, Liberty, and Property

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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness