How does the Declaration of independence echo the ideas of John locke

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Broderick Cameron

17 September, 05:15

How does the Declaration of independence echo the ideas of John locke

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John Locke believed in a system of checks and balances and a separation of powers in government, ideas present in the Declaration. Additionally, John Locke believed that people had a right to overthrow their government when it wasn't working out for them; which is the basic concept of the Declaration