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The Legitimacy of Political Power
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According to John Locke, what is the fundamental basis for the legitimacy of political power?
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Consent of the Governed
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Locke argued that political power is legitimate only when it is based on the consent of the governed, as expressed through a social contract between the ruler and the people.