The concept of "popular sovereignty" as incorporated in the Constitution was first promoted by which philosopher?

a. Thomas Hobbes
b. Jean Jacque Rousseau
c. John Locke
d. John Stewart Mill
e. Jeremy Bentham


Answer: c. John Locke

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